Trampoline

Just a regular night at home...with the kids on the tramp... No camera shy kids here. Hudson, Liv, Thomas and Alex

David

Please take a minute to listen to this version of our National Anthem.

Today in church we had 2 women speak. The first sister has had a military life. Her father was in the service, and then her husband, and now 2 of her 3 boys. It was neat to hear her feelings and some of the experiences her "men" have had while at war. It made me proud of my family that has fought for our freedom.
The second sister spoke about home life during the wars. She spoke of the Great Depression, and rationing. 5 lbs. of sugar a month, 20 gal of gas a month, no nylon stockings (I could live without those). But she expressed concern about our lives now. Our children think they are going without if they don't have the newest game or CD or whatever. We feel deprived when our cell phone battery dies, or our TV doesn't work. It made me grateful for my blessings.

I titled this entry "David". My brother is currently in Iraq. I am so proud of him. I see him on facebook, and he emails me, so I know he is OK. But, I want to tell him thank you. He and his family are sacrificing right now so that we can be free. Men and Women are fighting for our country, and yet we scarcely give them a thought. I am so proud of my brother, father, grandfather, uncles, brother-in-laws and friends who have served for me. I thank them for their sacrifice.
I am proud to be an American. And I am proud to live in "The land of the free, and the home of the brave."

Happy 4th

We spent today hiking. The kids were great sports, and we had Grandma White along to help with crowd control.
Many years ago (like 15?) Brandon's family went on this hike for Memorial Day, and it was fun, but the first 1/2 mile was sand, like straight up the mountain. It is called Adams Canyon in Kaysville. It has an awesome waterfall at the top, but we all remember the painful beginning, and we have not been back. (then 1995) (now)
We decided to try it today, with 4 kids (duh?). But, they have fixed it. They have come in and made switch-backs with reinforced wood to help erosion, and some fencing to help lead up the new path. So, not a bad start like we remember.

It was so fun. We had to stop and look at every bug and tree and flower and dog and horse poop, so a 2 hour round trip turned into a 3 1/2 hour (not even making it to the top) round trip.
But, no major falls or blood. No bites. Typical whining! We had so much fun. We are going to try to go to Timpanogos later this year...so we are warming up for it!!!