Everyday should be like the 4th of July!!!

All preparations were done ... the 4th of July was officially here!

Teams were picked and the competition was ON!
Our theme for the year was "Hawaii Celebrating 50 years!" Did you know that it is Hawaii's 50th year of being a state? We started with a quiz about Hawaii and then on to relay races. Everyone is included ... young and old. We were then given the challenge of creating a "Hawaiian" dance to a specific track of music (each teams music being different). Then we all gathered in Aunt Lorelie's yard to watch the performances. They were great! One of the highlights of the day.

Each team must also pose for a team photo. I was on the orange team.
We ROCKED!

It wasn't long before it was time for the most anticipated event of day ...
Culd-de-sac of Fire 550 South!
Is there anything better than the sight of all your friends and neighbors coming down the street and gathering! It gave me chills! I grew up in the best neighborhood.

Um ... did the Governor show up to YOUR 4th of July festivities?
Governor Herbert happens to be our neighbor so he and his sweet wife and their family joined us. It was very cool when they came down the street with their sirens on. He gave a very nice little speech. The 'Fire Girls" drill team escorted him in.The Fire Girls 550 South had practiced and were SO ready for our big performance. We marched in the parade, escorted our surprise guest in and did a tribute to MJ dance. It was a great night! Don't we look pro! I don't want to brag .. but our dance was so good (how could it not be .. it was to a medley of MJ songs) We just love to dance, what can I say!

Sister Loveland was crowned Ms Firecracker 550 South. She was the first resident on our street. She was simply lovely. (pleast note her security man. he he)

We had a blimp .. that dropped candy. Awesome!!The 'Bonus Brothers' made a guest appearance. The girls went crazy .. for real they did.

The fireworks were great. Oh how I LOVE fireworks!

The finale ... Carmen Rasmusen! That's right, from American Idol. She finished us off with the national anthem and a sing along of America the Beautiful. (do you love the scouts holding the flags. They led us in the pledge early in the night. Cute!) It was a star filled night. It could not have been more SPECTACULAR! A big thanks to everyone that worked so hard! There is so much that simply cannot be captured in a blog post. I love the 4th of July! I love everything it represents. I love this country.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!

for more pics and stories from the night see Cass's blog