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Happy   I N D E P E N D E N C E   Day! 

Normally this picture would be of me and my extremely handsome husband, 

but he was actually spending his 4th of July honoring his commitment to the

Marine Corps! 

Yes, this outfit is   E X T R E M E L Y   patriotic, but it seemed appropriate

to me that I should wear what Michael would wear had he 

been able to celebrate! 

God Bless America!

The day was spent with a lot of family thank goodness!

Every year, we go to the Lasson family picnic at Scera park.

Last year, we came up with a game that has really seemed to catch on!

You take a ball (one that is fairly light and is easy to hit ex. volleyball, soccer ball, etc...)

and hit it around trying to keep it off the ground. 

Basically it is the equivalent to "Keep it Up," normally played with a  balloon.

The hint to this game is the classic toe point.

This hint is accomplished by thrusting both arms out so your body forms a "T" like shape.

(This is to help better your balance.)

Then, flexing your leg, you lift it in a firm toe point in an attempt to make contact with the ball.

It is a skill that I don't think can ever be perfected! 

We love this game!

Our evening was spent without fireworks this year, which is just as well seeing how dry it has been! I hope you all were careful, and celebrated wisely!

We spent our evening in Park City swimming, eating, and playing games with our cousins.

Such a fun time! 

I am so grateful to have a family who is as ridiculous as I am!

They are even patient to put up with the weird games I think of,

and the awkward comments I make! 

Good thing Families are forever! 

#bedwetting

Thanks for reading!

The Ridings :)