Our 4th!

Don't you like our view? The trees made it extra special :)

For the first time in my life, I can finally see why some people think that the 4th of July is the best holiday of the year. We Siegs had SUCH a ball! One of my favorite things about Provo is how they celebrate this patriotic day. Because this year the 4th landed on Sunday, all the events were celebrated either the day before or after, leaving the actual holiday low key and family oriented. As a result, we got to party-hard all the way from Friday, with the Bethards at the Freedom Festival, to Monday with our beloved singles ward as we floated the Provo river. Hot dog!
On Saturday night, we Siegs snagged Uncle Bryce and drove a couple blocks up into the neighborhoods near our home to watch the fireworks (and trees). Apparently it was a rather coveted spot as another family pulled up mid-show and parked RIGHT in front of us. Fancy.

Our family, minus Char. He was still enjoying a tasty bottle in his car seat.

All in all we had a ball! Can't you tell...

...by how happy everyone looks?!!!

At least Mason thought it was mighty fine. Of course, that could largely be due to the fact that he got to inhale a whole box of candy by himself. Oink.
The late night made our morning church feel WAY too early. However, both boys were able to freshen up quite nicely in their holiday bow ties.

Charlie and Mason on their way to church. Taken minutes after being pulled out of bed. That is Mason's excuse for why he is sporting pageant bangs.