Our 4th of July

Saturday morning we opted out all of the morning festivities since we wanted to make sure Hallie was going to be ok and at least 24 hours out of having a fever. I was so bummed when my parents decided not to come for the 4th and then with both kids sick we didn't have the option to hang out with friends or Matt's family for fear we would get someone else sick. When I think of the 4th I think of family, food, fun, and fireworks so I was really frustrated with the situation. So when noon came and both girls were doing great we decided to get out and do some car shopping. with Matt changing jobs we were in the market for a new vehicle. We drove around the parking lots looking and if we saw one we saw Matt would get out to look while the kids and I sat in the car and watched a movie. It was super exciting....not. I hate car shopping. After the entire morning shopping we grabbed some lunch and headed home for naps. After naps we were ready for something more fun but also wanted to stay in open space just in case. So we found some cheap tickets to the demolition derby and headed out. Hallie loves the demolition derby but Gracie was to little to remember the last time we went but we know now she also loves it. When we first got there for the first hour it was so hot but luckily the sun went down quickly so we could really enjoy ourselves

It was so sweet to watch Gracie put her hand on her heart while they sang the national anthem to celebrate this special day. Im so proud to be an American!!!

Gettin our redneck on

We sat on the 3rd row on the isle so the girls spent their restless time in the isle and playing on the platform below.

We also took some pom poms to the girls could cheer for the cars they chose each heat

After a while we started to get hungry and while Matt was gone getting food the girls and I to some pictures of us enjoying the beautiful night

Our silly faces

At some points it was really loud so there was some ear covering

The girls decided on nachos to eat and I think they enjoyed every bite

During the final heat a huge fight broke out  below us and by the time they got it under control the heat was over but no one knew who won:( After they cleared the trouble makers out they shut the lights off for the fireworks. The girls were both so excited and had talked about it all day they didn't disappoint. Even though I missed spending time with our families it ended up being a good day with just us. Happy Independence Day!!!