AZ July Tradition

Our yearly 4th of July tradition continues in Prescott, Arizona! I am writing about this event many months after it happened so I can't remember too many details :). But of course the girls had a wonderful time visiting their cousins and Grandma and Grandpa Close. It's also a great time that the whole family has off of work and can really spend some great time together.

This year the kids participated in the kiddy parade and had a blast. We had just driven through the night so Nora and I stayed back at the house and rested :). Tara did a great job decorating a wagon and getting the boys all geared up for the fun!

Of course there was the annual Prescott parade and boot race. However, this year we did NOT get poured on and washed out! It was absolutely perfect weather. 

One of the favorite things the kids do at Grandma and Grandpa Close's house is ride 4 wheelers in the back yard. Reese also got brave enough this time to do them by herself!

Cade and I got a day and night away and it was very needed and wonderful! We met up with the Vizzard's and Egan's and cousin Tamara (and cute kiddos) and got to catch up. We stayed at a resort in Phoenix and played at the water park and ate good food. We just drove by the LDS Gilbert Temple for fun (but didn't attend this time). It was a wonderful time just the hubby and I!

We always love taking the girls to Prescott for the 4th. A tradition that may be continued for many years to come.