I loved going to the Bountiful Parade each year. Most of the years, my family had the opportunity to walk in the parade as pioneers. The past couple of years, however, I see less and less pioneers and more sponsored floats for advertising. Sad.....but I still enjoy it. It's Tradition!! To gather the family together and enjoy our front row seats on my Aunt Gina's lawn. I love it even more now that I can share it with my children. This year Preston had to work late so he missed the parade, but at least he made it to the fireworks later on that night. Don't you like our patriotic tattoos!!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

We were also able to squeeze in a quick trip to Phoenix, Arizona to visit my brother Jonathon and his wife Wendy. The kids really had fun visiting with their cousins. There is something in the water down there because my Sister-in-law just had her 5th girl. Poor Aaron was the only boy in a sea of 6 girls. By the time we left he was running around the house with princess shoes and a pink purse. I was getting a little worried until I saw him running the barbie car into the barbies. That's my boy!!! We had tons of fun swimming, playing games, dancing to my brother's loud music, celebrating Preston's 30th, and having some really yummy Mexican food at the original Garcia's Restaurant.

We have had a fun summer camping. This trip to the Spruces campground, was our first time we had camped just ourselves. At first I was a little nervous, but knowing that my husband would be there to protect us brought me a lot of comfort. I love being married to a righteous husband who respects his priesthood and is also an eagle scout. My 4-h skills don't help much in the wild....food yes, survival....not so much.

I love taking a trip into Salt Lake to have lunch with my mom and sister. Not only do we get to eat at the cafeteria at the Church Office Building, but we also get to walk around Temple Square. The kids love playing in the water fountains and I love having the opportunity to talk to them about the Temple. We are so fortunate to live so close to so many Temples.