The X-Adventure

So Kyle and I decided to go for a little drive the other day, and it turned out to be quite the journey. We took the x-terra out towards mustang because Kyle wanted to get some cool pictures of wheeling in his x. So we were messing around on some fairly rocky roads to set up some nice photos, and we wound up running into an unforseen problem. We were heading down a hill that had been washed out on one side. So we tried to avoid the big trench, but it didn't work so well. The dirt on the edge of the trench was extremely loose and right as we hit it, the x started to slide and tip. We stopped and got out to check out the situation, and we were definitely sliding into trouble. So after several minutes of trying to figure out our best option, we started piling all the rocks we could into the trench. eventually we got it built up enough to get ourselves out. I must admit that I thought we were actually going to roll the x for a while, but we made it out alive and well. Kyle and I almost had to change our shorts after that one. Enjoy the pics of us not being stuck.

4th of July

Well it was another great 4th of July holiday in Blanding Utah. It was great just having Zeb, Hil, Far, and Tina around again. This was actuslly kind of a big pit stop for Zeb and Hil because they came down with a moving truck with all their stuff so they could move down to Mesa Arizona. Anyway, on Thursday night we all got to go to the annual melodrama at CEU. That has always been a 4th of July tradition for our family (even though we didn't go on the 4th). This years show was a little shorter than most, but it was still full of little laughs and funny scenes. I always think everyone has more fun throwing popcorn at the villain than anything else. On the morning of the 4th we enjoyed a pancake breakfast before heading off to the parade. We went to our usual spot in front of Redds TrueValue. Our family has sat there for every parade I have ever been to. Anyway, It was a good parade with some good entries. It was just good to be around for annother small town 4th of July. Right after the parade I had to go to work, so that was kind of a bummer, but I guess someone had to do it. Later that night we headed to the park for dinner, a concert, and the best part of the evening, the fireworks show. This year we had the best show I ahve ever seen in Blanding. The grand finale was very impressive. Of course, this holiday was also a good time to reflect and be greatful for all the freedoms we enjoy living in this country. A lot of sacrifice has gone into what we have today, and I am very greatful for all those who work to make America great. It makes time with family even better because we are free to enjoy more fun activities together.

The Melodrama:

The Parade:

The Fireworks:

HEY TIFF!

You are in TROUBLE! Debo came over to our house to do some electrical work, and something bad happened. Shirley got hold of your son, and now she wants to keep him. She wants to withdraw a "little Cash" from your family. I even think the dog likes cash!