The Fourth

The Fourth has never been my favorite holiday. It's always been stressful and hot. This year was the perfect low key family fourth I've been needing.

After swimming, we had the traditional BBQ then took pictures out back. Jake's friend Travis from VanLadyLove was doing a show in Victor, Idaho down the street so we went and checked them out then did some fireworks in the driveway.

I love this country! Especially Idaho. I love Idaho.

To sneak a peek at last year's San Fran Fourth click HERE

Freedom Swim

I have a new favorite fourth of july tradition.

Swimming.

Rexburg has a fantastic city pool, so we lugged all of our Kearns kiddies and massive cooler full of goodies to the rapids. So much fun. Graham even took a nice long nap in his stroller while I laid in the sun reading People and eating Rainier Cherries. Heaven.

Fast forward to present tense and Jake's deployment has been pushed back a week. I found out Monday and a few hours later I was in the car driving to California. Now I'm at home in a surreal state of marital bliss. Heavenly Father knew I needed this bonus week with my little family. Feeling so so grateful

Celebrate America

Every year Huntsman Springs in Driggs, Idaho hosts "Celebrate America," a fun show featuring the Beach Boys and an amazing fireworks show that surrounds you! We hadn't been in a years so we soaked up the entire evening! Graham was mesmerized by his first fireworks show. Maizey barked and trembled the entire time, poor thing. Here's to sweaty popsicles, loud rockets and melty cheeseburgers. Hope everyone has a fantastic Fourth of July weekend!


Our last visit to Huntsman: Click HERE

Dressed in our Easter Best

Ohhh I love California Spring. Yesterday was perfectly pleasant.

Even though Graham has had the worst cold yet and I'm pretty sure he is teething.

(Notice all the drool?)

Jake was home and we had a wonderful Easter dinner outside with friends. 

So grateful for my little family. Graham is getting ridiculously cuter every day. 

If you haven't seen this short video "Because of Him" do watch it. 

We have so many blessings in our life because of Christ. 

- my husband gets to fly a massive plane to crazy places

- I get to raise a beautiful little healthy boy 

- we worship freely in the best country on earth

Easter is quickly becoming my favorite holiday.