Independence Day Eve

July 3rd - the plan was to go to the foam party & then fireworks at Kelly Park later that night.  So much for plans right?  We started the morning by shoveling dirt - lots of dirt.  Mom has been needing to get the ground right in front of the house filled back in after 35 years of settling - we also tore out the old shrubs several weeks ago.  Jim was able to load the dirt with a backhoe, but we got to shovel it off by hand.  It was a good job done.

It got good and chilly that afternoon so we talked the girls into a 4-wheeler ride instead of the foam party - I think that had more fun anyway.

Megi, Shelby, Jade, Jenna

Dutch oven chicken & potatoes were next - Yummy!

 

The Cook

Look at this:

Its a beautiful view from my back yard !

Seth & Shelby headed to town for the FFA ice cream social, but didn't make it far before Seth tried to turn his truck around & went right off the road - high centered.  It takes talent to stay on the road all winter & then run off on the 4th of July weekend.

Thanks for the entertainment Seth!

The rest of us decided that the fireworks in town didn't sound that great anymore, so a fire in the backyard was a better option:

We had a great time just making smores & talking - the Stoors across the valley even provided some pretty great fireworks.  It was a pretty great way to celebrate!

Wayan Parade

Apparently it's an annual event - I've never manged to go - It's usually on the 4th of July, but with the 4th being on a Sunday the Annual Stoor Independence Day Parade was held on Saturday.  Jim, Blake, & I were in town shoveling dirt, but the girls got an invitation.  So here are a few photos they took & even a video!

What fun & they even threw candy!!

Summer ball

Snake River Summer ball camp this past weekend - didn't take the camera, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Shelby & I went up with Seth & his friend Braden  Smith on Friday.  They boys played well - it is really going to be a different team this year - not sure if that is good or bad.  We played Firth(last years state champions) - lost by 1.  Then played Preston -  big school, and lost by 6.  Then came Butte county - can't remember the score, but I think we won by 12.  Seth played good & a whole lot.  I can't believe that there will only be about 5 seniors next year. When we were following them around the country in 5th grade there were 12 of them dying to play.

Saturday morning Shelby, Megan & I went with Seth.  They played Roy, Utah - huge school - in the first game.  It was unbelievable!!  I have to brag.  The game tied at the half and was close until the last few minutes.  We ended up losing 41-51, but the fun part was watching Seth shoot.  I have never seen him play like that - everything went it!  He made 26 out of the 41 points.  7 three point shots!!!!  That was fun!

After that we played A.F. - it wasn't even a challenge.  Seth got 2 three pointers right away.  I didn't count points in this game - it was a better team effort.  The boys were watching the Preston-Roy game more than their own game.  We ran out of gas for the last game with Snake River, but it was fun to watch some ball again - next week they play in Smithfield, UT.  Makes be all excited for Seth's senior season - that sounds crazy!!

What a girl won't go through to get Flowers?

I'm working on catching up the blog - I'm sure I'll miss something.  Have I said before - I love flowers.  These pretty daisies came a week before my surgery.  I love my big brother Todd - he sent the flowers the Wednesday before my surgery to the hospital.  The lady from the flower shop was nice enough to go pick them up at the hospital and bring them to me at work.  It turned out great - I think I enjoyed them more than I would have all drugged up.

I love Daisies almost as much as Lilacs.

My folks, my other brothers & families sent this pretty one to the hospital!

My boss & and guys at work sent this one - Spoiled Huh?  Later in the week 2 of the owners came to my home with a big hanging basket of petunias.  I do love flowers, and appreciate eveyone sending them, but I'm not sure it was all worth it.  

That's where the I.V. was before it ripped out!

Mara took this picture of the wires responsible for my I.V. incident.

It was not a fun experience overall, but I'm at 6 weeks now & I think I'm starting to feel better than I have for quite some time.  I guess it was worth it after all - except the bill came last week - ouch - it hurts again!!!