24th of July Celebration

Kailey and I didn't get to go to St. Johns this year for the 24th. We were so sad. Instead we were at girls camp. I went as the camp nurse although I am currently the Laurel advisor. I can say I am so glad that we made is through and nothing major happened! I am glad that Rob took some pictures so that I could see the kids enjoy the festivities.
Every Saturday during the 24th they have a parade. The whole town participates. They shut down main street and make sure it is safe to start the parade. They usually have a theme and each different axillary from the church makes up a float according to the theme. It is so much fun to go to. So everyone lines up and down main street and watches the parade and cool floats. Rob didnt take many pictues of the floats, but he did takes lots of the kids running out and getting the candy. Kade had a blast and had to show me first thing that he got lots of candy. With any luck I will be able to make up for the 24th next year!









The fire truck always ends the parade by shooting water at everyone. It is a nice way to cool off as the summer days can get hot in St. Johns.




My niece jenna and her cousin and friend have been participating in the grocery race at the rodeo. The race consists of 3 people and a horse with no saddle. The 3 people have to hop on to the horse ride it down to the end of the arena. They then hop off and 1 girl gets a cup of water, another an egg, and the last one a watermelon. They quickly grab them and then have to hop back on the horse and run back. In order to win you must still have a cup with water in it, and egg not broken and a whole watermelon. This year they took first place on both days! It is always a high light of the rodeo and fun to watch. Rob took the kids out to watch. Kade was even lucky and got a ride from mitty.