It's Independence Day!

I love the 4th of July, it is on the top of the list as far as great days go.
I started the day off with a nice 10K with my friend Marci. Stef and Sue ran the 5K. I developed a bad cold the day before and slept about 3 hours tops the night before; I wasn't sure running in these conditions plus the huge altitude change would really work out. However Marci pushed me and basically told me to "suck it up" and I was able to finish the race. Marci and I got 5th and 6th place in our age group, not too shabby.

I ran so I could then partake of this for the rest of the day.
We had a big BBQ at my dad and Lori's house that day. Lot of my family from the Taft family came as well as three of Christian's sister and their families. It was great to be able to spend the day with 2 of my favorite things, family and food.

We got a 5 generation picture while there. My Great Gram Utella is doing so well! Good looking family if I do say so myself.

We had some fun running around and games at the park with all the cousins. We did races rolling down the hill, running, skipping, etc.

I love these women.
Lori is my Dad's better half, she is so generous and sweet all the time.
My Aunt Nean is always easy going and fun. She is my best shopping partner, we both love to find a good deal.
My Gram, is always caring and up for whatever. She has overcome so much this year thanks to her wonderful attitude and determination.

We filled up the kiddie pool. The cousins dominated at first and Berke observed them; when they left for the hot tub Berke made his move. He loved splashing Gram Taft and playing in the cold water.

Berkeley and his Great Grandpa Taft. Love this picture.

Can you believe this is only half of Christian's family? This is us with his 3 oldest sisters and their families. We are missing his parents, 2 younger brothers and his younger sister.
A pretty cute crew if you ask me.
(Isn't my Dad's backyard beautiful?)

The view from my Dad's house. I just miss these mountains; I am always amazed by their beauty when I go back to Utah.

Later that night we lit of fireworks, saw huge fireworks from the hot tub and just relaxed.