I was really eager to get away for the 4th of July weekend because I'd been cooped up at home with the babies for just too long...so we made a grand plan to fly up to Santa Barbara to visit our friends, the Marquis. However, we ended up feeling a bit unsure about the flight on such a busy weekend, so, sadly, we were stuck without a place to go. Thankfully, last minute, our friends invited us to their river house in Blythe, CA. We happily accepted. Thanks Scott, Shellie, and Avery--and the Gardner family--for including us in your fun 4th of July Festivities.
Check out our sweet tie-dye--a highly recommended 4th of July activity...thanks Ray!
We've been to The River once before with the Gardner family and Matt had the time of his life, so he was super excited to have Tanner join in on the fun. And oh boy did Tanner have fun.
He tried out the Jet Ski
(don't even ask me what I'm doing with my dangling hand there...a bit odd looking, i know...)
He went wake-surfing with Dad
He cruised around in the boat and on the tube
And he picked up some mad four-wheelin' skills.
Matt had his share of fun. He baked himself in the sun...
took on the giant slip n' slide
And just wore himself out...
(The boys wanted Matt to come out and play and were tired of waiting for him to wake up...so they took matters into their own hands)
I'll tell you one thing, Blythe is the place to be on the 4th of July. They put on a fabulous firework show on the local high school football field, and even hand out free popsicles that are seriously the size of your arm.
It was a bit of a late night for Tanner, but as soon as the fireworks started, he calmed right down and enjoyed the show
Kaden had a great time over the weekend...and was on his best behavior so Mom could have a nice, relaxing weekend. Isn't he just such a little cutie!?
WE HOPE YOU ALL HAD A "SPARKLING" 4TH OF JULY!
