July Summers

Where to begin the good times! So on July 1st I flew out to Utah for a week of the excellent adventures. My only real goal was to be in the sun as much as possible! So I got in Friday evening and I got to drive from the airport to Provo...the best feeling in the world was going 80 mph without the worry of a getting a ticket! Oh how I have longed to drive fast.

Saturday, we woke up early for donuts. Of course, I had stayed up until 3am talking to Lauren because I had to get all the updates. So unfortunately, we were unsuccessful at donuts, but found another place. Then I got to go swimming!!! The pure joy of water in the sun. It was a pretty hot day so it was so perfect and also had a bbq. After that, I went and got ready for the best firework show in America.

Stadium of Fire

It was even more magical than I could have dreamed of and there was just something so amazing about sitting in the BYU football stadium. I darn near cried twice! Celebrating independence and America is just so right with a jet fly over, sky divers, dancer, Brad Paisley, and FIREWORKS! It was amazing! It was one of those moments that I wish could have lasted forever because there was no where else in the world I would have rather been!

Sunday, I went to church with Lauren and Adrian in hopes that I would find true love. Didn't find love, but was spiritually fed. After church, I got to see Heidi and Jannifer, which was such a treat because they are awesome! We just chatted and enjoyed catching up. Then we had dinner at Dave's grandparents before we headed up to Idaho.

4th of July

Idaho knows how to celebrate! We started with the Rexburg parade and it is the best parade I have been to EVER. It ended with the Army National Guard and Fire Department getting into a water fight! Most intense water fight. Then we played outside on the bikes, went to a bbq, swam, and had tons of fireworks. Lots of illegal ones! Idaho knows how to party.

The next few days in Idaho were spent playing with Darin and Logan, biking, reading Hunger Games, seeing the Bodies exhibit, shopping, and eating! Oh, and every night ended with fireworks. I like that I had 5 nights of fireworks!

On Thursday, we drove back to Provo and got to see Landon and Shelley. We did all the essential things like dollar movie theater, nickelarcade, BYU chocolate milk, Cafe Rio, and the BYU Bookstore. I got to see Emily and Julie, which made me just want to go back to the Caribbean. It was just such a great trip to see friends and family. I have such amazing friends! I am especially grateful for Lauren who provide me a comfortable stay and even a place for my family and friends to gather! Adrian also helped me out with bedding!