The 4th – Independence Day
The annual big family ranch reunion was short and sweet; Brother Russ did a fantastic job! Fireworks in the city seemed twice as big as 2010 -- no passing fad; our expense: $0.
“The Crossing” (I gave 4.4 stars) was inspiring, as we recalled our visit to Valley Forge last month. “1776” (I gave 2.0 stars) had too much satire/comedy/frivolity for a sobering declaration of independence.
The 24th – Pioneer Day
Our family summer "camp" on the 22nd and 23rd, including a game marathon and work party, was a success. We finished cleaning up after the family was gone, then actually relaxed and watched the sunset from the deck. After the
4-day weekend, we loved the movie “17 Miracles”, and highly recommend it.
Our family summer "camp" on the 22nd and 23rd, including a game marathon and work party, was a success. We finished cleaning up after the family was gone, then actually relaxed and watched the sunset from the deck. After the
4-day weekend, we loved the movie “17 Miracles”, and highly recommend it.
Three grandchildren marked their one-year birthday (all born the same day) and celebrated together with us yesterday in Canyon Rim, SLC; plus two other birthdays. Then we drove to Holladay for a 50th-wedding backyard BBQ for my sister-in-law and her husband. He sang the love song he wrote for her and performed on their wedding day. And we won’t forget going down the scary old slide that Lon salvaged from Grandpa's farm!
So-long, hottest month with the toughest yard work! After widespread damage by pests elsewhere, I thank the Lord for this tender mercy: a nearly perfect, bountiful harvest of the best apricots I have ever eaten.
