Look at our Hats!!!

These are the hats that Tucker and I wore on the Pioneer Trek. The kids were having a blast playing outside and wearing the hats. They looked so cute. I just love watching them play and have fun.

THE PIONEER TREK

The Pioneer Trek was truly an awesome experience that was both faith and testimony building. It was rough the first night. It had rained for several hours and it had taken us longer then expected to get to camp. We were soaked and tired but managed to set up our camp. Most of us didn't even feel like eating. The next day brought about a brighter outlook. We cooked breakfast. Try flipping pancakes with a machete. We had a family devotional and headed across the creek. We managed to keep our handcart on the raft and all of our stuff dry. The sun shone all day and even though it was very hot we kept trekking. Tucker and I had an awesome group of kids. They all pitched in and did their part. It was nice to be able to set up camp for the second night during the day and without rain. There were several activitities and a Hoedown for the kids and it was nice to see them finally having some fun. Saturday, our last day, was filled with lots of spiritual moments. We had talks from the Stake Presidency, then we had solo time, where you could read your scriptures, read pioneer stories, or write in your journal. It was great seeing all the kids truly reflecting about their journey and those of the pioneers. Then we sang songs to gather up the children for testimony meeting. It was beautiful to be able to listen to all the youth. It can see how this trek really touched some of them. With our renewed faith and strength we headed home and it seemed like the load we were carrying was so light and we were so excited about getting there. I imaginge that must have been how the pioneers felt as the neared their promise land. It must have been a beautiful sight to their eyes and the most glorious feeling to the hearts. A place for them to worship in peace and harmony. What a sacrifice they made for us. The stake presidency told the youth this is all their heritage whether they had actual ancestors make the journey or not and that is so true. What a wonderful heritage. I also is so glad that I got to experience this with my wonderful husband. He was so awesome with the kids. We both strengthend our testimonies and our hearts were so touched and I was able to experience with someone I love so much. I just can't explain it. It was so big and I hope that someday my children are able to have this experience. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to set it up and to the kids who worked so hard to make the journey.

Young Womens Camp

Lara and I got to go to Girls Camp. We had fun with our girls, despite all of the bugs and there were so many bugs. Forget about them being called noceums (not sure about the spelling), but they were so thick you couldn't help but see them everywhere. We stood at flag ceremony constantly swatting the bugs. Some of the girls were eaten up so bad from the bugs. We went swimming and we even went canoeing. I didn't not get any pictures canoeing which it was a good thing I did not take my camera as the girls decided to have a water war and we came completely soaked but we had a blast. The girls did an awesome job on their skit. We even went on a boat ride to Trapper John's and it turned out to be a murder mystery boat ride. I think all the girls had a lot of fun. I know I did and I am so glad that I got to share this experience with them. Taylor and Melissa were 1st year girls and they were such troopers and did so great. I am so proud of them.

Happy 4th of July

We had a nice 4th of July weekend. We took the kids to the beach and had a blast as usual. This morning the church had its annual Picnic Breakfast and the kids got to do relays and had lots of fun. Then at night we went over to Megra & Papa's for hamburgers & hotdogs and as usual Papa provided us with an excellent firework show and lots and lots and lots of sparklers. We had a great time. Unfortunately Tucker had to work and we missed him not being there. Happy 4th of July to all our family and friends.

For All Our Heroes

They all fought for the Red, White and Blue.

The white men, the black men, the Indians too.

They were all heroes, or so it is said,

When the blood flowed, it was all crimson red.

They all fought for freedom, side by side,

Some of them lived, and too many died.

They were all valiant soldiers, every man,

They gave what they had, to the last stand.

We shouldn’t forget them, not one single soul,

And we should make sure their story is told.

They fought for the freedom of every man,

Their bravery is known, across our great land.

They all are our heroes, a much treasured lot,

And we should thank them for all we have got.

So raise up your hands, give thanks to a-high

For all the brave soldiers who lived and died.

As our lives go on, and in freedom we live,

We thank every soldier, for what he could give.
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