4th of July Weekend

Happy Independence Day and Canada Day. I have actually done quite a bit the last few days, especially since I didn't really have many plans. After work on Saturday, July 1 (Canada Day), I decided to go watch what I could of the Stadium of Fire fireworks. I love fireworks. I love the burst of color and the pictures they create in the sky. I drug my roommate and her two nieces with me. Here are a few pics from the fireworks. Aren't they fun? Imagine what it's like in the stadium!

 On July 3rd I hiked up with some girls in my ward to the Y on Y Mountain. This was my first time up there. Boy am I out of shape! It's only about a mile hike but I was dying the whole trip up. It's switch back and uphill the entire way. Once we made it, we decided to stay until sunset. After walking back home we treated ourselves to some creamery ice cream. Yum! Thanks Kelsey and Katie for hiking up with me!

 Today, July 4th I went to the parade. I can tell I'm use to small town parades. There was no candy throwing, several floats and marching bands. So of course I had to take some pictures of it all.

Out of all the bands I must say the bagpipes were my favorite. 

You can't really see them well, but here are several disney characters that came to Provo for the parade.

Cookie Monster

Only in Utah County do the missionaries walk in the parade.

Angry Birds

Rock Creek, Roommate Reunion, and Father's Day

This was a busy weekend! My weekend started on Thursday when I decided to drive home to see Upper Stillwater Dam spilling over. This is totally a basin thing and I love it. It is one of my favorite places to go at home. I wish the pictures would do it justice. Mom, Mandy, Mary, Carol and I went up to see the sight. It was great and much needed for me to let some of my stresses melt away.

Upper Stillwater Dam

My attempt at some selfies with everyone

 Friday night I was able to catch up with my former roommates from Price. We were just missing Shanna and Megan. What we didn't get was a group photo and this is the only picture I actually took. We met up for dinner at Chili's in American Fork. After that we went to Pleasant Grove's Strawberries Days. We went to this cute little place for dessert and I got some strawberries and cream. They were delicious! I also got this chocolate strawberry cheesecake for later. Jill had a Unicorn Shake with some other goodies and Amanda had strawberries and cream and a chocolate truffle of some sort. To end the night we went back to Amanda's and visited late into the night. It was so good to see everyone!

 Saturday afternoon I headed up to Dad and John's for Father's Day weekend. It's been a while since I've been to their house with my sisters being there too. I've gone up for a couple of quick trips, but it's just been me. It was fun to have almost all of us (just missing Meg) there at the same time. They have a fantastic yard and we just like to sit outside and chat for as long as possible. Happy Father's Day to some amazing men in my life: Dad, John, Rob, Brent, and my uncles!

Baby Showers

It is the season for weddings and baby showers. 3 of best friends are due this summer. So I've been to several baby showers in the last few months. These women are going to make such amazing mommies. I am so excited for them and I can't wait to meet the new addition to their little families!

Amanda and Ben have decided to be surprised to the gender of the baby. So no one knows what she is having.

 Rachel and Justin are having a little boy. They are so excited to meet him.

 Sorry there are not very many photo's from Kelsey's. I was also playing hostess for it. Kelsey and Kurt are expecting a little girl. How perfect for Kelsey and her love of pink.