Summerfest

Well we had our annual Orem Summerfest this weekend. This consist of a carnival, evening parade and awesome fireworks display.

Every year it has been my tradition to take Shannon's kids (3+) and join Patrick and his family to enjoy this day. We usually do rides early in the day, then head for swimming, back for dinner, parade and fireworks. This has been the first year that Shannon had let the kids stay for fireworks since they are late and usually have early church the next day. Church starts at 1 this year.

Well with Laura here we had Shannon come with Kailey. Left Landon with Nana. Started out really nice and looked forward for a fun day. Then about 2 o'clock rolled around the the sky looked quite threatening. We were all headed to a local Subway for lunch except Laura who stayed with Parker and her father-in-law for some more rides. Reilly, Quincy and I were on a faster ride then headed to subway. It started to rain, then poor, right before we made it. Laura got stuck in the storms and searched for a refuge from the deluge. The only place that they found safe were the port-a-potties. Paul had Parker with him and Laura in another. From subway Patrick took Shannon's keys (she was parked closer) and went for her van and then headed to find Laura. She had already left to go for her van. She was already drenched by then. She picked up Parker and Paul. Took Paul to his car and he headed home. Patrick picked the rest of us up and went for our cars and met at my home. Slowly the weather became calm and the clouds moved on. We headed back around 5 for dinner and parade. All looked well and the kids were having a blast at the parade. Parades should be in the evening when it cooler, much more fun. Halfway thru the sky looked threatening again and we headed back to our vehicles. Some didn't make it before the rain began. Laura left to take Parker home. Scrub the fireworks. The rest of us crammed into Patricks' van to watch "Cars". Shannon ended up leaving with her kids. So much for fireworks this year. Meghan and Patricks family stayed for fireworks. It had cleared up somewhat by then. As always the best display.

This month has been a very wet month. We have has so much rain.

Well enjoy what pictures I did get.