New Mexico Fourth

P. was glad to get an extra couple of days off this weekend. We came up to Farmington (just 3-1/2 hrs. away) on Thursday morning and made it to a fun community concert by the river (that our cousin Rachel was singing in).

We enjoyed the city's fireworks on our friend's, the Buchanans, lawn (which has a great view) where T. loved their yard toy and the grass. Julia and her friend Candace went out and bought a $20 pack of fireworks that we set off in front of the house (and cleaned up the mess for Dad).

Friday was fun, including a vegetarian BBQ (black bean or veggie burgers), fourth of July fruit salad, corn on the cob, and s'mores (over the grill... mmm). We got downtown for the glow-in-the-dark parade where we were surprised how much candy came to us (usually it's out in the road for the kids to go out and get). Dad stayed home with T.

N. and I got out for a nice workout on Saturday morning. I think it's easier to breath down at a mile-high :). I ran 8 miles, and she biked a little further (to get us some Gatorade). I think I'll be fine for the marathon in 13 weeks.

Saturday evening, we spent some time with family that were in town for Farmington's annual triathalon (my cousin Taylor won his Male 20-24 division!). We had homemade ice cream and cookies out at Mama and Papa's.

and tonight we will celebrate T.'s 1st birthday (see our blog) before heading home tomorrow.

It's been a nice time - I'm glad we live close enough to do this.

I appreciate our country and annual celebrations of what it means to be Americans. It would be fun to be all together, but this blog will be the next best thing :)