boise

For the 4th, Hallie and I got to go to Boise! We went for Kylee and Seth's sealing, which was amazing. I don't have any pictures from the Temple because I didn't think to bring my camera there, but it was a great event. I spent the rest of the weekend staying with Kylee and Seth. Devin didn't get to come due to work and Hals and I sure missed him.

As I was packing the night before we left, I noticed that my Temple Recommend was missing- of course right as I am about to leave. I had just used it the week before but it was not to be found ANYWHERE. I was so panicked. Of course I did not start packing until like 9:30 pm, so by the time we searched a while, it was 10 pm. I decided I had no choice but to call my Bishop. He met me at the church to give me a new recommend. I am sure it was not his most favorite thing to be doing on a Thursday night at that hour, but he came. I was so stressed I just started bawling through the interview. I am pretty sure I scared him, poor Bishop.

I then woke up the next morning and started calling members of the Stake Presidency at 8 am. One line was busy for a half hour. I tried the next one and the guy answered on the first ring. He said he would be leaving for work in 15 minutes but to come over right away. Hallie and I ran over there and he was so nice. I just felt so calm and happy as I was meeting with him; he totally put me at ease and relieved a ton of stress. We left town at 8:45 am with the new recommend in hand. We had initially planned on leaving at 9, so we left even earlier than originally planned. It all worked out and I was so grateful. Don't worry, I will be guarding the new recommend very carefully. I was worried about Hallie in the car for the six hour drive, but she surprised me and did amazingly well. I brought a portable DVD player to try to entertain her, but she didn't even want to watch that. She was just happy to sit or to read books to herself.

Saturday we got to spend the day in the wonderful town of Middleton, which is where Kylee and Seth live. The sticks? Yes! But of course they have the best 4th of July celebrations. We started at the local firehouse for a fireman's breakfast. Jayda and Hallie had a good time waiting in line with us. They will be best friends later in life, I am sure. Kylee and I think they have similar personalities, so it will be fun to see what happens as they get older.

Here's the lady and me. Love her.

Kylee insisted that I stand in front of the firehouse and the lovely sign that says Middleton, just to prove I was there. The funniest part was as we just got into the line, the man in front of us turns around and says, "Hi! I haven't seen you two in forever!" Or never, since that was my first trip to the great town of Middleton!

After the delicious (and fattening) breakfast, we headed to the local parade. It was a great parade, I must say. Tons of candy, short enough, and the weather was perfect. Not only did Hallie get a ton of candy, she also got a Popsicle, we got drenched with water, and she got a stuffed animal. Seriously! One float was throwing off stuffed animals. She was pretty excited about that.

The rest of the day was spent with Ky and Seth and at Seth's parents house. We had a great trip but had to head home Saturday night to be home in time for Primary Sunday.

Hopefully it won't be too long before I see Ky again. I can't go too long without seeing her; its hard on me. So sad that we live so far apart. Hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July weekend too!