Happy 4th!

 We woke up not quite knowing how to spend our holiday yesterday. Usually, we go to the town parade and the kids ride their decorated bikes and gather up bags of candy. This year, I didn't get organized enough to gather decorations and we read their would be no candy at the parade. They had even cancelled our fireworks show because of the high fire danger. Sounded like a bummer!

So, after a little research on the ipad- I found a hiking place we'd never known- St. Mary's Glacier. It was about an hour-ish away. 3/4 mile hike up- not too bad- but we made it. It had some spectacular views. That water was cold!!! People were actually swimming in it- yikes! There were people actually skiing on the ice- in their swimming clothes!

I feel so blessed to live in a state with such amazing beauty at our doorstep. It's fun to explore and show the kids the creations God's left us to enjoy!

Who can say they played in snow on July 4th?

Before...

After!

We headed a bit further west and had some yummy treats at Dairy King! The littlest man finally is loving his ice cream. The first time he tried it (back in March) he was in tears- maybe too cold! Now, he couldn't get enough!

After a long drive home and resting up for the night, we headed to a nearby town to watch their fireworks show. I have a cute photo- but it is still stuck on the hubby's phone!!!