The 24th of July in Utah is a very special day. We celebrate the entrance into this valley by the Mormon pioneers. John and I have a great Mormon Heritage that we are very proud of.
The kids wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle in Salt Lake and celebrate the holiday by going to Ephraim and camping out in Grandpa Bill and Grandma Ellen's front yard. So we packed up our things and headed to Ephraim. John thought it would be nice to sleep under the stars so we did'nt take our tent. Bad idea! We got rained on (John would say sprinkled on) we decided to sleep in G & G's trailer (too hot in the house!)
The 24th was a great day. We enjoyed the four wheelers, dinner, fireworks and just being with family.
Saturday wasn't as nice. Grandpa Bill got very ill and we had to take him to the hospital. We are hoping that the procedure they do on him this week will help him feel better. The kids were all very nervous and worried. We sure hope we can keep Grandpa Bill and Grandma Ellen around for many years to come.
Left to RightBrandt & Soupie's tent, Shannon's tent (Larry was in CA) and Jay and Natalie's tent
Dresden and Collin really concentrating on their DS games
Grand kids playing with Carlee
Going for a ride on the four wheelers
Getting ready for the fireworks (thanks Jay and Natalie)
Watching the fireworks in front of Grandpa and Grandmas
Two year old Tayler giving her Cousin Collin a hug
Grandma Ellen and Grandpa Strong
Sitting outside just enjoying the weather
Dresden and Collin really concentrating on their DS games
Grand kids playing with Carlee
Going for a ride on the four wheelers
Getting ready for the fireworks (thanks Jay and Natalie)
Watching the fireworks in front of Grandpa and GrandmasThe fireworks were pretty loud!
Two year old Tayler giving her Cousin Collin a hug
Grandma Ellen and Grandpa Strong
Sitting outside just enjoying the weather
