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Fabulous 4th and 5th

The Holiday Weekend continued yesterday.  My new ward meets in the morning, and is just a 2 minute walk away, which is incredibly convenient and attractive after so many years of going in the afternoon.  I was home by noon, changed into my casual clothes by 12:15 then started working on my dish to take to our family dinner.  While I was cooking, I watched 1776 on TCM - I really love that show, and continued reading from "Founding Mothers".  

By 3:30 I was on my way to my brother's.  Played with the kids (both of the kids have new beds they were excited to show me), grilled some fruit and some chicken, then went outside and helped with the fireworks.  The kids were too excited to wait until dusk, so we actually started around 6:15.  My niece got bored pretty quick, but my nephew totally loved every minute of it, and really enjoyed helping his Dad set everything up.  We had a great evening.  I left there around 8:30, and arrived home in time to watch the rest of "A Capitol 4th" on PBS.  I actually got the fireworks in stereo - on the TV, as well as outside.

This morning I left early to head up to Bountiful.  Played a round of golf with Janeen, then met up with Inge for lunch at Arella Pizzeria before heading to the theater to see "The Last Airbender".  It was pretty lame, but thanks to Inge, I did not have to pay for my ticket.  

Came home, made my first ever batch of guacamole, wiped all the dust off the car, and am now getting ready to spend the rest of the evening on the couch.  It's really been a terrific few days, and a great time to celebrate being an American.

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Holley said…
Does this mean you have moved to the family ward? I hope you love it!
July 7, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Tracie said…
Yes. Little issue with being a few blocks out of the singles ward boundaries. A bit of an adjustment, but so far so good.
July 7, 2010 at 6:48 PM
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