Celebrating the 4th in Eagle

What a perfect 4th of July week we had in Boise! I really love my family and spending time with them gives me so much joy!

We enjoyed ice-cream and relaxing at the Village in Meridian.  It is a nice shopping, entertainment area. 

Matt grilled for us.  He says that I take a photo of him that looks just like this every year.  He does a great job on the grill.  If you don't want to do something, don't be so good at it!  He is definitely our designated barbecuer!

Isabella loved the little wading pool and we loved watching her 'swim'.

Sidewalk chalk was a bit hit for quite awhile until she decided that the most fun was throwing the chalk on the driveway and watching it break! 

Our attempts to teach her how to play hop-scotch didn't go too well but she did get the idea of jumping and jumping HIGH! 

Bubbles provided a lot of entertainment both for both Bella and the 'bubble makers'!

Sparklers were fascinating with frequent cries of 'fire' and 'stars' and 'hot'!  Isn't it fun watching a little one discover new things?

Last year she was not a fan of loud fireworks but this year she loved them!

This year there was no fear at all!

My guys, who are not excited by crowds, were willing to go down to Ann Morrison Park where we had a great view of the fireworks.  Happily the traffic wasn't too bad getting home either!

Isabella loves ice cream and shaved ice!

She takes after Uncle Matt in her climbing abilities.  I can see him taking her rock climbing in a few years. 

And she loves the slides, the bigger the better, and will do them over and over and over again.  I loved when she went down one of the small slides, got off and looked back at it and said, "Baby slide"!