4th of July

This weekend was pretty fun, I must say.

On Friday night, Amy and I rode our bikes downtown to check out the craft booths at the 4th of July festival in Provo. There were some cute things, but unfortunately, at the cost of a free hot dog, I left my phone at a booth and when I went back to get it, it was stolen. I cried for a few days. But I'm better now. RIP little one.

Then on the 4th, Ryan and I went to the parade in the morning, ate a great breakfast at Dev. 5 of blue pancakes, hashbrowns, and eggs. That night, Amy, Camie, Jeff, and I went up to Rock Canyon park and watched the fireworks. We got Subway before and while it was still light, Jeff taught Amy and I how to play Egyptian Ratscrew. All I can say is, Amy's got super-quick little hands--beware.

I made red, white, and blue cupcakes to take up to the park. I think I used too much oil and the white cake mix was just too delicate, so when I tried to take the cupcakes out, it was a disaster. I made some homemade buttercream icing though, and that was delicious. I may not be the best baker, but at least I'm festive!

Ryan had to work on the 4th, but when I got back from the park and when he got back from work we lit some sparklers on the balcony. I LOVE sparklers. Writing secret messages with them is pretty fun as well. And isn't Ryan just adorable? The next day, after church, I made a 4th of July meal including bbq beef sandwiches, potato salad, and corn on the cob. All I can say is: YUM