Spanish Fork Rodeo

We had so much fun at the Spanish Fork Rodeo with 

the Vanhille family and Miss Mak.

It was definitely weird to wear masks, but whatever will help

make this world seem a little more normal :))

The rodeo started with a flag ceremony and a prayer, now that is

my kind of rodeo. Being thankful for a FREE country and

praying for safety. The world needs more of this in it.

Skee did well considering the allergy to horses and hay, but

 he was a champ and we had a blast. We spent the night with

the Vanhille then off to Easton baseball in Orem in the HEAT.

Fun 24th of July activities.

24th of July

For the 24th of July because of COVID we didn't have

a parade or any city celebrations. so we decided to go golfing

for the night. It was so fun. Stockton had to work and Peyton was

with Makinley so the rest of us had fun. We played till dark

and then the fireworks were overhead. It was awesome!

Easton had a baseball tournament in Orem earlier.

Happy 24th

Our NEW normal

Things are a little crazy here in July of 2020.

School is being decided on if and when the kids get to go to school.

Masks WILL be required, which is fine with me if they

get to attend school this fall.

Covid numbers are insanely high and therefore if numbers

don't slow down we close Utah August 1st :((

Covid is a serious virus, BUT the deaths aren't even close to

those of suicide, car accidents or even cancer.

Costco, Smiths, Sams Club and now Walmart all require

masks while in their store. It is a crazy feeling walking into a store

and having everyone in masks.

Church is 2 times a month and we have split our ward up into 

2 groups (A-H) (I-Z) we can only have 99 in the chapel.

Church requires masks and its only 45 min long.

We have a song, the sacrament one speaker and then

a song. Wipe down the seats and head home.

It is really weird to go to church, there is no smiling, laughing,

hugging or handshakes, good thing the spirit is there. 

Weird weird stuff.

Numbers of Covid for July 18 is 729 for the day

up to date 

Utah 34,117 confirmed 243 deaths

United States 3.8 Million confirmed 143K deaths

World 14,773,694 confirmed 610,956 deaths 

The Temples have been closed since April and slowly are starting

to open up for sealings only. On July 27 12 temples will open for own

endowment, but sadly none are in Utah since the numbers are still so high.

It's weird to think that Peyton and the future missionaries will be 

entering the mission field without their garments. We will be praying

hard that the temples will open BEFORE Peyton leaves in September.

Basketball, Cheer and baseball and golf are all being played, but

caution is on their side, masks worn if they aren't playing and sanitizing

all the time. So thankful they have approved sports though. The kids would

be so sad if they didn't get to participate.

Palisades for the Weekend

We went to Palisades last weekend, and it was

AMAZING!! Definitely will be doing this again, it needs to

be a new tradition.

We had a blast kayaking, rhino riding,

walking around the lake,

playing games, eating and being on the beach.

The weather was amazing and maybe even a little too

hot. We had church in our little cabin and felt the spirit

while Easton taught the lesson.

I love this family so much and am thankful they are mine.

Here is to traditions for our future.