July 4th fun and more

Our 4th of July started with the patriotic program and breakfast at the church.  Then some of us headed up to Pine Valley for a picnic and hike and some cooling off.  That evening we got together for dinner and the fireworks.  It was a really fun day with plenty of family, food and fun.  Thank goodness we live in this wonderful country where we have so many opportunities and freedoms.  I'm sure that I have no idea just how great I have it.

Thursday Paul and I had the sweet experience of attending the temple sealing of our neighbors.  They were sealed and then they brought their little boys in to be sealed to them.  In the evening we got to visit with the Randalls for a few minutes at the Green Show in Cedar City.  After that we went to the play To Kill a Mockingbird...thanks to all of you for the gift certificate for that.  It was fantastic!  We also used our gift card from the Randalls to got out to dinner up there..thanks.  It was yummy.  It was a great day, but didn't get any pictures of all that goodness.  

Friday when Juge and Lance got to town she organized some of us to head to the Town Square for a picnic and cooling off.

Saturday we needed more cooling off, so Paul and I went out to Falls Park with the Weavers for some fun in the sun, sand and water.  It was a blast! (I'm getting more and more convinced that I need a waterproof camera for all of these fun outings.)  Lance, Paul and I took our turn jumping off that rock (see pic) into the deep pool while Juge watched the kids and kept her hair looking nice!  In other years when the water is more plentiful, you can jump off in more places.  I love this place.  You can enjoy views of Zion and play in the water at the same time. 

Sunday morning Supe headed north where he will wind up all his stateside business, get some rest from all his St. George activities, and then take off for Africa.  We've all enjoyed having him here for a few days.  We hope we'll be able to have him here permanently someday.