A Penny for My Thoughts

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

250 YEARS!!! 1776-2026

IT WAS A HOT ONE! Abe still went over to the park early to set up his shade tents the day. Redwood Revival (George's band) was scheduled to perform at 11:00, which was also the time a military jet flyover was planned to happen. In the end, the flyover was delayed a half-hour. Which was PERFECT, because the flyover happened right after the band finished their last song of the set-- "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue. It was incredible timing.

Too cool!

It was fun to see him on the jumbo screens.

The stage was HUGE!

George and I walking over to the pavilion for Bingo. He loves his mama!

Abe always takes the kids over to the carnival and lets them pick one ride to go on.

The Bingo players. We did not win.

I should not be surprised when I (or one of my people) don't win. But somehow, I just expect we will. It's always surprising to me when we don't.

I'm sorry to be so harsh, but the Haystack Dive is the stupidest activity of Town-Days. Oh well, the kids like it. So go for it-- roll around in itchy, scratchy hay and get some candy.

We hung out all day and played games

We had a smaller group, but a marvelous time nonetheless.

Last year they were just dating:)

Greta made this beautiful American flag using sidewalk chalk. Impressive.

But then she really went to town!

We always enjoy the fireworks show. This year there have been a lot of wildfires all over the state, so naturally, everyone was a little jumpy about fireworks. Herriman city cancelled their fireworks show a day or two before the 4th, so the Riverton show was PACKED! I've never seen so many people at the park before.

America's 250th-- The 2nd and 3rd of July

One of, if not, THE highlight of this year's 4th of July Celebration and Riverton Town Days, was the city's Tribute to America concert. Peter and Greta were in the Children's Choir and Abe and I were in the adult one. The commitment consisted of several Thursday evening practices in the weeks leading up to the big concert in the city park on July 2nd.

This was really enjoyable to do with Abe, and of course, the music was all patriotic, so that was just the best!!

There was a great turn out.

Grandpa playing with Charlie who had officially started walking.

The greatest moment was when the fireworks surprised the audience during the final number, "Battle Hymn of the Republic".

On July 3rd, both George and Peter got to perform solo numbers on the Riverton Town Days Mainstage. Their teacher, Nate Anderson has good connections! Nate is also the manager for George's Redwood Revival band.

The PARADE! Greta and her twin friends were having a contest of "Most Patriotic". Greta put forth a valiant effort, but in the end, she conceded the victory to them.