Thursday, we woke up early to watch the hot air balloons take off in the sky. Later, Collin had to work while the rest of us went tubing/rafting. It was quite an adventure and the water was anything but warm... While rafting, we all worked as a team to get through the rapids. The song "Just Around the River Bend" came to my mind, so I sang that out loud as I paddled. I felt like Pocahontas for the day. Hehe. ;) I decided to go tubing shortly after. It's actually not as easy as it looks when you go by yourself. I've been tubing before, but not like this. You have to keep using your hands to paddle at all times. At one point, I drifted off course and, without looking behind me, hit my leg on a rock. I ended up with a giant goose egg by the end of the day. Now, it has turned into a big bruise that is slowly healing. Overall, tubing was so fun and a big rush!
For the rest of the day, we got to go swimming and hot tubbing. We also got to see my sister-in-law Jocelyne, her husband Paul and their adorable daughter, Lila. I was glad I got to spend time with their sweet baby. :) For dinner, we ate at Brick Oven Pizza and took a picture with the Wheeler cousins. :)
Me, Collin, Brett, Justin, and Chase (love his mustache. :) )
On the 4th, we went to watch the Annual 4th of July parade. It was really neat to see all the floats and all the things that represent Utah. The highlight of the day was seeing the cast of Studio C ride their scooters and give everyone high fives!
This was our fourth of July picture at the parade. :)
We ate lunch at Stan's where we ordered a delicious banana creme milkshake. Mmmm.... We made a bbq chicken dinner along with corn on the cob, rolls, watermelon, and chips. It was all so amazing. My mother-in-law knows how to make good bbq chicken!! We waited until it was dark to watch a firework show near the Stadium of Fire, which occurs every year.
On Saturday night, we played 4 square with the family while Justin was lighting fireworks which he never got to use for the 4th of July.
Sunday, we went to church and had a break-the-fast dinner at our apartment. Collin perfected himself once again at making pot roast. We made pizookie for dessert along with ice cream and strawberries. We went on a family walk and fed the ducks by the end of the day.
On Monday we played some pickle ball and did some swimming.Tuesday, we ate at this Mexican place called Los Hermanos. We played outdoor games and went to the BYU creamery. It was our family's last night with us so we said our goodbyes until we would see each other again next month.
I will always cherish these wonderful memories with family, especially with my wonderful in-laws. I couldn't have asked for anything better!
In other news, I recently got a job to work as a nanny this summer! I couldn't have been more excited to have gotten another job. I was trying so hard all summer to look for a job. I have had two other nanny jobs turn me down. At first, I felt discouraged, but didn't give up on getting interviews. When I got a call about the nanny job, I felt a new door open to possibilities. I nanny for a 5-year-old girl in her home while her parents go to work. It has been really great to get to know her and do some fun activities!
I also received a new calling in my ward as a relief society 1st counselor! I honestly couldn't believe it at first, but graciously accepted the calling. When I was single, I had a calling as a 2nd counselor in a student ward, so I knew what to expect from this calling. I look forward to serving the ladies in the ward and hope and pray that I can be a good example to them. My calling will be busy, but I like keeping busy so that is not a problem. :)
It comes to show that the Lord does hear and answer our prayers. You know He is there when blessings come to your doorstep. We have been praying for months that I would find a summer job, and I felt like they were heard when I received that phone call about the nanny job. Heavenly Father really does know when we are in need and comes to our rescue. I am so grateful for the blessings that Collin and I have as a couple. Even though there will be hardships, He is there to pick us up and lead us to happiness.
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