Lazy days of Summer

Poor Laura. Only three weeks for her until school starts. Oh well, it's much too hot to really plan much of anything anyway; heat indexes well above 100 degrees as far as the forecasters can see! I feel the most sorry for Eric, who has to work close to full-time outside in this insane weather! Poor guy. I have no excuse to complain about the heat.

Here's a list of books I've read this summer, since that's about all I've done besides eat and occasionally swim:

1. Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination

2. Thomas Sowell: A Man of Letters

3. Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America

And right now, Parley P. Pratt's Autobiography. All of the books have been very good and insightful :)

In other news, Josie is now a married woman! Congrats, Josie and Ray :) May your marriage be a happy one, filled with love and laughter! The reception's tomorrow. I think it's so cool that Sarah and Josie's anniversaries will forevermore be one week apart exactly. Until next time,

--Sannah Bailey

UPDATE: I forgot that the first book I read this summer was Bob Bennet's "Leap of Faith: Confronting the Origins of the Book of Mormon".

Things I'm Grateful for:

1. The knowledge I have in this life about who I am and my relationship with God.

2. My wonderful family. I cherish the many memories I've had with them, and am so thankful that they're all still in good health!

3. Eric, who is the best man I've ever known! He's such a optimistic, extraordinary guy, and a great example to me. He has such a positive outlook on life!

4. That I've been able to read many great books this summer. I haven't had time for so long!

5. My good experience of living in Logan last year. I had a blast!

6. Eric's family. They have been so welcoming, kind, and generous to me and my family. They're also a lot of fun to be around! :)

7. All of the beauty found in nature! I love the changes of every season :)

8. My sister and good friend Josie's marriages this summer! SO HAPPY FOR THEM!! 

9. I'm grateful for the blessing of living in a free and prosperous country. It's something I too often take for granted.

10. And finally, endless possibilities for the future! I'm looking forward to all the things I'll learn and experience.

Utah and Sarah's Wedding

This past week I was able to once again visit one of my favorite places on Earth-- Utah! Goodness, I missed that place. It was a weird feeling driving into the valley, because I just felt like I was coming home... even though I knew I had to leave. Anyway, between dropping Olivia off and Sarah getting married, it was a jam-packed week. Sarah looked beautiful, and I'm happy to have a brother-in-law. Now to wait for the pictures!

--Sannah

Fourth of July weekend!

I had the fun surprise of getting invited to take a trip with Eric's mom and little sister Sam to visit their relative in Indiana for a little celebration. It was a long drive, but we had a blast :) It was good to stay with Jan and her husband Jerry again, they're very nice people. It was my second time seeing them, because we had visited two years ago with the whole family (minus Mike). That was a great trip, because we also went to Chicago and got to go to "The taste of Chicago" and the new sky-boxes in the formerly-known-as-Sears tower! Those are great memories.

After our visit, we drove back and I was able to spend time with Eric and the rest of his family (including Mike), and we ate great food and watched fireworks. Eric drove me home and we went swimming and shot off little fireworks. I think they must have legalized regular fireworks within city limits this year, because I noticed plenty going off close by. Today, we relaxed and watched some movies before he had to leave for work. I miss him so much. I know it will be a while, but I'm excited for the day when I won't have to say goodbye anymore! :)

--Sannah