The 24th of July is the day the Mormon Pioneers came off the Rockies and overlooked the valley and declared Salt Lake their home. In Utah there is a big parade downtown and fireworks at night. Local companies usually give their employees the day off but most national companies do not recognize it as a holiday. So, unfortunately, Shawn did not have the day off. Rebecca and I took Cruz to the beginning part of the parade. It is a huge parade and lasts about 3 hours. Cruz needs his morning nap, so we didn't stay too long. Besides, I think Cruz had more fun going up to all the people waiting for the parade and saying hi. My good friend Sherri was kind enough to come and watch Cruz for the afternoon while I could spend some time with my dad. Tonight Shawn, Cruz, and I had the opportunity to go to dinner with my good childhood friend Karen Carpenter McMinn. She was basically my big sister growing up. Her and her husband Doug live in Virginia, so I don't get to see her much. We had a fun time catching up!
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Too funny- right before I read your blog I was kicking myself for not getting a photo of us all at dinner! Oh well, I have a couple more weeks to work on that.
Great to see you (and Shawn and Cruz) and we'll see you again soon (once I get the big guy out of town:)
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