For Pioneer day this year (for those of you who aren't aware, Utah celebrates July 24th as a state holiday: Pioneer Day), we took a day trip to Mill Creek Canyon. We walked along the river boardwalk and hiked up a trail; we had Kai with us so we stuck to easy trails. It was beautiful and green and much cooler than the desert valley. Utah really is amazing with its diverse climate, and close proximity to the mountains no matter where you live.
When we returned home for the evening, we had decided to forgo seeing fireworks (the thought of hauling Kai around to a crowded venue was just not appealing after being out all day; not to mention, River), but Zuri saw some from our bay window and was so excited that I couldn't say no, so she and I went out while J stayed home with the other two kids.
It was already pretty late and there were tons of firework displays already started, so we went to the Pioneer Days because I knew they started later. Last year I was really impressed with how close we were and the fireworks they had, so I was expecting another great event this year.
I was sadly disappointed. There were still some beautiful, amazing fireworks, but overall, the display was very short. Next year I think we will go to another venue. Zuri and I did have fun with just the two of us....and look, I am getting better at selfies (this was taken with my camera and not my phone, so I had no idea how it would turn out)!
Zuri was pretty funny about the fireworks. She wanted to make sure I was taking pictures of them. Every time I put my camera down she would get after me and tell me to get more pictures of all "the pretty fireworks."
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