Summer storms...

Last night there was a terrific summer storm to the west of us. It stretched across the entire horizon. We climbed into the back of the pick-up to have some shelter while we watched. I went inside when the wind started to rock the vehicle. The rain came down in sheets. Taylor's screen was ripped out of her window before it was through. I think more storms are forcasted for this weekend.

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We ran down and met Bethany in Salt Lake on Tuesday. We had a lot of fun seeing the sights. We headed down to Provo and I made dinner in Bethany's apt. while the girls swam in the pool. After dinner we left Bethany in Provo and drove to Lehi to stay the night with Tom, Denise and Clark Bench. It was fun to visit with them, and it was very nice of them to let us stay.

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The next day we spent looking around Provo. We went to the temple, volunteered at the MTC for a couple of hours as "investigators", and walked around BYU's campus. We ate lunch at the restaurant Bethany works at, Pastorero. Then of course we swam again.

(The word “Pastorero” in Mexico comes from Tacos al Pastor and is used to describe the artist who prepares and carves the Tacos al Pastor. In Spanish the term has also come to describe the loyal consumers of this style of tacos that has become so popular. As one of the originating chains of these unique flavors in the United States, PASTORERO™ Taco Grill was named after the Pastoreros throughout Mexico who inspire our effort and diligently please the hearts and stomachs of visitors from around the world.)

On the way home we stopped at the church historical museum--which was really great (if you have little kids, the new "I Am A Child of God" exhibit is really fun!), and then headed north, out of the traffic to our home, in much quieter, Rigby ID.

And now it is August...want to try a service berry tart?

This post really starts out in July. We took a little trip to Island Park and camped in the Box Canyon Campground. Taylor cut the tip of her thumb off while carving on a stick, and then caught her shirt on fire while sitting around the campfire toasting marshmallows. The next day we floated through Box Canyon on the Henry's Fork down to Last Chance before you get to Harriman Ranch. Taylor said it was one of the best camping trip she has ever been on.

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There has been a count-down to August 2nd going on at our house. Breaking Dawn, the fourth book in the Twilight series came out at 12:01 am. Madi and 2 friends, Allie and Whitney, joined hundreds of other kids at the Barnes and Noble in Idaho Falls to get their copies. The theme of the gathering was Twilight Prom. Just for your information, these three are on team Edward, not on team Jacob. Their t-shirts read: TEAM EDWARD--1. because he sparkles, 2. because Jacob doesn't write lullabies, and 3. because only a vampire can love you forever...

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(Edward is a vampire, and Jacob is a werewolf.)

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Getting ready to go--have to have the red glittery nail polish!

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The damage...(it cleaned up fine!)
.Ready to Party! The Charlie's Angels pose...

Yesterday after church we climbed in the car for a Sunday drive. We ended up at Mesa Falls. It is one of my favorite places--I love water falls!
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John pointed out the service berries to the girls, and they decided to take a chance and try them out. They ended up filling a water bottle with them to take home to Seth. They are hoping for a service berry tart from the master pastry chef of our house.
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P.S. When we came home from our drive last night, a hot, home-made apple pie was waiting for us--what a life!