Kade's team got to go on the field at the beginning of an RSL game. Then they watched the game. It was the night of the Steel Days fireworks so we sent Kade with team mates and we didn't go with him. I think he was ok with it since he loves hanging out with his team.
We didn't have anything on Saturday of Steel Days. We put some chairs out the night before. Saturday morning was over cast so it was the perfect weather during the whole parade. Otherwise it would have been sooo hot. Bailey came with us. We had to park far away but everyone was really great about walking. (The boys were still at young men's camp.)
Sienna's friend Audrey invited her to the Steel Days carnival. I was so grateful because I was gone to Kade's soccer game and so it gave Sienna something fun to do for the day.
Marshall, James, and Tag went to Young Men's Camp. It was a really hard decision for Kade. His team had a tournament and the games were at the exact wrong times. We were hoping if the times we a certain way, he could catch a part of camp. Sadly it didn't work out. His coached begged for Kade to play in the tournament. Kade felt needed and decided to miss camp.
Everyone met up Thursday morning. They drove to the Syracuse Temple and did baptisms for the dead.
My coworkers plan a night at the Timpanogos outdoor theater in Midway every summer. I enjoyed going last year to see Fiddler on the Roof. This year it was Wizard of Oz. I really wanted to take my girls too but didn't think about it until the morning of the performance. I was able to find extra tickets so they could both go with me. It was fun having their company! We took apples, cookie dough dip, and a tin pan of chocolate rice Krispy treats. Mmmm! I didn't get a picture with my coworkers even though Cheryl did take one. She was very drunk and acting very silly so it made it kind of awkward.
There is a new Tree of Life at Thanksgiving Point. It's cool because we got to go to the model of it at the sculptor's studio about 5 years ago. It was during spring break and she was giving tours. There is a blog post about it in 2020 or 2021. Anyways, the project was fully funded and is now life size at Thanksgiving Point gardens. Our friend Laura gave us a tour and told us about each statue and the story behind how the sculptor made each statue. It's pretty incredible!
Kade was invited by Aunt Lisa to go fishing with her grandson Ethan. Grandpa Lowry took them out on an early Monday morning. She picked Kade up Sunday night and they slept over in Midway. They fished all morning and caught quite a few fish.
Katelyn gave a wonderful talk in her ward at her mission farewell. We really enjoyed getting to learn more about Vietnam and her mission. She also shared about her own journey and she was so authentic and transparent. It was so good!
Then they had a really yummy breakfast after at a pavilion in Vineyard. I love meals with my family because there is always really good gluten free food. I loved trying the Trader Joe's muffins. Also the breakfast burritos were so delicious!
