4th of July Celebration - Stadium of Fire

4th of July was uneventful during the day.  I didn't golf like I usually do.  Instead I headed to Stadium of Fire at BYU.  

It was Brad Paisley as the musical guest.  He isn't my first choice.  I listened to him before hand and I didn't know his music but I love country music so it was good.

Stadium was full

Gentry sang the National Anthem.  Love them.  They are our favorite performers from Hale Center Theater.

We had some motor cycles, and dancers and awards.  

Brad was the singer

This is the other Brad I went with.  

Fireworks were fantastic.  Better than I have ever seen before.  I didn't take any pics cuz I usually make fun of people taking pics of fireworks.  Like when do they want to look at them again.  But they were really great.

This is what I decided to wear.  I didn't wear the belt.  Brooke said I look like a sailor so I am taking it back.  

Abi and Brody went to the Diamondback baseball game on the 4th and Brooke and Ty went to the Bee's game.  Ty also went to a reinactment at the Freedom Festival in Provo of the Declaration of Independence.  He loved it.  

Sunday night July 5 we went to the Ed Kenley Amphitheater for a free concert.  It was something like 60's music abou protest.  It was ok but fun to go and be with Andrew and Brooke.  We forgot our Ranch Salad that a guy was eating last year and it was super hot and smelled HORRIBLE.  He was so proud of himself because it was 4.00 from the Winco.  NOPE. YUCK.  So good no one was eating a ranch salad.

Great weekend.  Best part is no fireworks in the neighborhood since it is so dry.  Governor Cox banned personal fireworks.  Loved that part.  Happy Birthday America.  250 years.  

Your not gonna believe it - Jack's email from Alaska

Well this week was actually so good holy cow. We had so many miracles happen and it was so good. 

We got a text on friday that our mission president wanted to come out and proselyte with us. So on Saturday my companion and I finish our personal study and president shows up to our door which was so funny. We did comp study with him and then went out and talked to people. We had pretty much no success with him except for the last 2 people we talked to. We talked to 1 guy who had a strong testimony and said he'd come to church but he didnt show lol. 

We were able to reschedule our friend Emmanuel date for baptism to the 23rd of July. We also set up kaipos baptism for this Saturday which is going to be so awesome to see. We had a random friend text us and ask for a lesson and he showed. He brought his fiancee with him and also brought her to church which was so cool. It was a blessed week for sure, I've been loving my time here in the YSA ward. 

Spiritual thought: 

Alma 7:11-12 

And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.

12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.

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Aquarium with Zookeeper Brooke

Thursday started with a trip to Provo to see the Balloon Launch for the Freedon Festival.  I got up early and left the house at 5:15 am.  Pulled in the parking lot at 6:30 am.  Balloons were out and ready to launch

There were soo many people there.  I was surprised.  It was cool but early...they flew around and threw darts to targets on the launch area.  

After the balloon event, we headed to the Aquarium.  Brooke got us all in.  She was working hard and got Soya's food.  He is the Tree Kangaroo that she trained in Florida to manage his care.  

Showing me the diet for Soya

Very seriously working

There is Soya

There he is up close.  He was hesitant to come down.  

Terra Lynne was at the Aquarium too.  

That is me, feeding Soya.  Nothing like a nice arm pic.  He did eat the banana I was feeding him out of my hand.

After the Aquarium we headed to a place in Lehi that had Peach sundays.  They were super good and just what we needed for the July 3.

Then we went to the River Meadows 4th of July party and visited with Mark and Paula.  She was just finishing up her huge party.  I didn't take any pictures of them, but it was fun to see them in action.

Wasatch and Harmony at Hale

 Played golf at Wasatch mountain Course.  Such  beautiful day and course.  Got paired from a kid that played at Woods Cross.  He didn't act like he knew me so that was good.  I can't remember his name.

Hurried home so we could go to Hale.  Harmony was what we saw.  Barry Manilow did the music.  It was about WWII and it was good.  Music was fantastic.

Marlena gets mad when she's cut off from the photo. She thinks its personal but she's not looking during a photo.

Next day headed to Hotworx and the FX training area.  I've been wanting to try it and it was good.  Need to stay longer in that area next time.  Old women have weak upper bodies so they need to strength train.

After that, headed to Rose Park again for golf with Andrew and Nick.  

Great time, and great golf.  

Golf League and Eaglewood

 Michelle and I are killing it at the Mulligan's Ladies League on Tuesday Mornings.  Look at Michelle's new golf shirt?  She got it at the PGA Superstore. She's coming right up in her golf style.  My shirt on the other hand, I got it at the Sun Hills.  

Went to the JCW's across the street for lunch afterwards.  What's better than playing golf, talking to Michelle for two hours, then going to lunch for more talking.  And a kid meal for $7.87.

Went to the PGA Superstore after golf to buy some stuff.  Here's our favorite on the tour on the side fo their wall.  Shane Lowrey.  We like him because he is thicker. 

Our Nephew, Christopher, got a tattoo.  Nice.

This is his dad.  Look at all his HUD in the background.  We always store our paper towels from Costco in the middle of the room and have a Razor back (pic) on top of the china cabinet.  I didn't see the autographed pic of Bill Clinton he bought or the Woody Wood Pecker golf ball holder from the cruise he went on.  Wonder where those precious items are.  

Played at the Eaglewood in the evening.  Good time.  Carted with Victoria.