This year for the 4th of July we tried something a little different. It was definitely an experience and a memory we will never forget...but not something we will probably ever try again! We decided to be a food vendor at the Plain City 4th of July Celebration. Only those who wanted to give up their usual 4th of July traditions participated and we were pretty sure we were set up to make a fortune! Grandpa and Grandma, Alex and Kacey, Clint, Heidi and Maddie, and our family chose to participate. We set up shop to sell cotton candy, popscicles, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, drinks, chips and ice cream bars! We were very brave for our first plunge into it. It took a ton of work on everyone's part. We spent months talking and planning and shopping...and the whole day before setting up. When our big day arrived we were very frustrated to find that there were tons of other food vendors. We had been assured that we would be one of only a couple! Needless to say...after a very long, hot but pretty fun day we were excited to be done. The moment of truth awaited as we went back to Grandpa and Grandma's house to find out if we were in the hole, had broken even, or made the thousands we were hoping for. We had big plans to take the money and rent a huge cabin at Island Park next summer. Well......we made enough to give each of the kids that helped $15.00!!! Not what we were hoping for, but we were so grateful that we had not gone in the hole!
Even though it was not as successful as we had hoped, it was pretty great to see us all work together to accomplish something BIG! It was a big undertaking and we did a good job even if we didn't make our millions! We will just have to save our pennies and find a different way to get us that great cabin in Island Park!!
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