This 4th of July started just like every other.....The Clearfield Parade. It is a tradition in our family, we always go and I will probably be 80 still sitting out at the Clearfield Parade. I just wish it had a few more actual floats in the parade. It is basically one big commercial, everyone is advertising something. They slap a sticker on the side of a truck and ta-da, you have a float...NOT! The kids enjoy it and always end up with a sack full of candy so I guess that is what is important.
The 4th of July was always one of my Grandma and Grandpa Weaver's favorite holidays. After the family went to the parade we would always end up at Grandma's for some R&R and KFC. These are memories I will have forever, playing in the drive way or playing "Shadin' Up" on a blanket in the grass. Now that they are gone, we improvise.....
This year my Aunt thought it would be nice to meet at the cemetery and do a balloon release, it was a great idea. It was nice to be all together thinking of them , remembering what a special holiday this was for them and knowing that they are proud of each and every one of us.
These are all the Great Grand kids. There are a few missing but the majority were there. My Grandparents loved the little ones, I picture them holding hands looking down on us and as we all had a tear in our eye I am sure they did too.
We decided to have the evening be very low key and stay home. After our whirlwind weekend we were kinda pooped. Nate bought me a fire pit for Christmas and we were finally able to get it out and enjoy it. We roasted marshmallows and enjoyed the West Point and Hooper fireworks from the comfort of our very own trampoline, with blankets, pillows and all. We lit a few fireworks in the front yard but mostly enjoyed just being at home. These two people are my little piece of heaven on earth. I am so blessed.
