4 days off, 4th of july, getting used to 4

this was the first july 4th we spent up at green valley lake. there were fun activities set up by the gvl women's club like a petting zoo and pony rides for kids. they had their annual 4th of july parade and everyone went to "inspiration point" at dusk to watch the fireworks from lake arrowhead. the view was amazing (sorry i forgot my camera for those, heres one from someone else) and the unique perspective of watching fireworks from atop a mountain looking down was just surreal. there must have been 100 people (or more) sitting together, all in folding chairs singing patriotic songs, watching the sun set, the moon rise and the fireworks burst, all "oooing" and "ahhing" together. love this gvl community!


parade highlights






pony ride


fishing with dad




getting the boat on the lake





we didnt catch any fish, but had a great time anyway! (check out the burned out area behind)



i got to read a little, loving this book right now.

yeah 4th of july and being off work just hangin' with the family!