GOD BLESS AMERICA!! A very happy 4th of July!

4th of July with the Gannons.  We went for the traditional Cornerstone Park Fireworks put on by the town of Littleton.  Tons of people which made the night entertaining as we watched all the different walks of life enjoy their holiday.  The kids tried out the inflatable activities as seen here in video! 

Michael got a kick out of watching the big kids play.  

                           

I love my husband in baseball hats...he looks so young!   

 Awww...I have a photo like this from years ago that I cherish.  Now I can add this to my favorites!

 Joe wouldn't pose with me so I had to force a photo

 We applied 4th of July tattoos before the night started.  

A sleeping beauty

 

 Night starts to fall and the silliness begins...

Family moments on both sides of the family tree

A girls night out of pampering and filling our faces.  Brendan got us tickets to the Rockies game in the Aramark Suites.  It was delightful!

 Diet Coke, cheesecake, chocolate cake, bruchetta, brie and crackers...I was in heaven...and this was my second helping.

 Brandon Acker just as content as can be! 

 Now the Hayden/Wilson side of the family...A very special night as my brother Mike and I were sealed to my Mom and Mark.  Finally,  after 18 years!

 Sat on the grass and enjoyed Yogurtland afterwards with my step brother, Rex, and family!  

To be a Kid Again...Summer Night Games and Youth Conference 2011

Many of the kids summer nights consist of "night games" at our house.  It was especially fun when we had cousins visitng from out of town!  Kick ball at the school.

 Emily Annie

 Megan Tice

 Joe's buddy, Derek Severson

 Samantha faith making scarey face.

 Let's see if I get this spelling right...Yadaira, visiting from Texas.

 Shandolynn visiting from Alaska!

 Joe cool

 Brad got in on the fun...

 Youth Conference at Polson Ranch in Sedalia was nice.  Emily, Megan and Grant decorating their bandanas

 Taylor too

 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner was one of the favorite activities!

 This is what I did for the majority of the time...hang in my car and reflect on what a great life I have!

 Ellie, Taylor and Ems

 Ems, Taylor, Megan and Ellie