Summer Festivals

Last summer Andrew and I decided to try and go to as many festivals as we could that were put on by different cities in Utah County. We were able to go to the summer festivals for Orem, Payson, Springville, Provo, and Pleasant Grove.

Orem Summer Fest

We touched a helicopter in the park

Orem's Summerfest had a dog pen next to the library

Rose likes the money so well, she is not sure if  we should spend it  or eat it

We finally got Rosie to give up the money and traded that dollar for a wooden Rose for her

Springville Art City Days

Fair-skinned Rose tries on Grandpa's hat to protect her from the sun

A little too little for the Merry-Go-Round, but it makes for a good picture!

Are we sunburned yet?

Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days

Rose is looking berry cute

Watching the parade with Daddy

Rose gets a better view

Our home-made homage to Strawberry Days

Provo Freedom Fest

Up before sunrise, we see the little balloons, but we are  waiting for the big balloons

Here is a big one!

The pig balloon is one of our favorites, especially because it is sponsored by our bank

Check out Smokey the Bear's head

We met some of the original freedom fighters at the  historic part of the  Freedom Festival

Andrew was thrown into the stocks...

...but then he got to try on John Smith's armor 

Payson Scottish Festival

Real men wear kilts!

There was a beautiful stream and pond in Payson's park. 

There are competitions for everything, including little girl highland fling. Andrew has dreamed of living in Payson some day, and if we do, Rose will have to compete in this dance-off

Here is Andrew's attempt at a highland fling

There were a lot of strange feats of strength in the highland games