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July, as always, was a very busy month. We had a great time and the best part was Ben was able to join us for all the fun! That has not happened in more that 8 years!

On the 3rd we went to the Bountiful fireworks up at Eaglewood Golf Course. Always one of the things I look forward to it every year!

We enjoyed ourselves at the Bountiful Parade. The last "float" was the 2000 stippling warriors. It was an amazing sight and brought me to tears.

On the 4th of July we spent our day out in Vernon, Ut. Ever heard of it? I had not until Melinda joined our family and that is where she is from. It is a really small town and the kids loved every minute of it! They were able to be in a parade, go to a carnival, enter a watermelon eating and pie eating contest, and run around a real live farm! They have already planned that we will go again next year. Thank you Ekker family for letting us join!

Sizzler was in another parade and my kiddos always love being able to ride in "bumble bee" and throw candy.

We always have fun at the cabin. We drove down to pass lake and spent some time. It was pretty cold and the kids were sad we couldn't play in the water.

 Last but not least, Noah started 2nd Grade. His teacher is Miss Isaac. He seems to be enjoying it so far and it doesn't seem to bother him that his summer was cut short!