It seems like everyone in our ward and neighborhood go away for the 4th. And since there isn't a lot going on in Phoenix we decided to head out too. So we packed up the van and drove north to Prescott. The weather was beautiful (80's) and they had so many fun festivities to enjoy!
On the 4th we went to the Prescott Rodeo
We also went miniature golfing for only $2!
Tyler sporting the cute headband
Went and saw Despicable Me 2
It was fabulous! And we decided that Clara sometimes can turn into a purple minion.
Then we "hiked" (had to walk about 1.5 miles) to a huge park to wait for the fireworks show. It was well worth the walk. The fireworks were choreographed to music and lasted about 30 minutes. It was beautiful.
Live bands were playing
Ella was making the time go by faster by practicing her gymnastics
Clara made it thru most of the show and then couldn't keep her eyes open anymore
On the 5th we went to the Prescott Town parade. It was about 3 hours long so we didn't stay for the whole thing, but it was really fun too! Almost every car/float/horse, etc. was honoring the 19 fallen fireman from Prescott that had died the week early trying to help put out the Yarnell Wildfire. It was a very somber and special atmosphere.
Of course when you stay at a hotel you have to swim in the pool! We stayed in a small Holiday Inn Express, but it was great! They served free breakfast and had an indoor pool. And so we just put sandwich condiments in the mini fridge to make our own lunches and we were set!
*You might have noticed that Cooper was not in any of these pictures? That is because he was in CA with Grandma and Grandpa and his cousin for that week. So while we were in Prescott he was in Santa Cruz watching fireworks on the beach. As much as I love the beach it was so wonderful to be in Prescott for the 4th. I hope we can do it again next year!
