Adventures Surrounding the Fourth

Basically the first thing I did upon returning to Utah was to throw a party! And give people gifts!

Here are the ties, all donned.

Unfortunately I did have to work that weekend down in Salt Lake, but I made a return trip to go on this splendid airsofting date!

We played partner teams, 4 on 4, Assassinate the President, Civil War, and solo duels.

It was SO fun.

I returned that day to work a shift, and then that evening I was privileged enough to get to spend the night at the Harman's! And I got to see another of my best friends! 

Funny story: I called to ask her if I could stay the night, and of course she said yes, but then I asked if I could go to church with her.

"Well, my family's church is at 9."

..."When is your church."

"You can just go with my family"

..."Why can't I go with you?"

Turns out she was speaking in Sacrament Meeting! Subject: Obedience. It was great, and I loved seeing her.

So my friends and I have this deal where we find out what both of our wards are doing for FHE and then pick the one we'd rather go to.

On this particular Monday: Ice Blocking!!!

(Please take a moment to admire Nic's face on the far right)

Confession: I had never done it before! It was just grand!

 And then on the 4th, Matt, Taylor, and I were bored so we bought fireworks, invited Heather, and set them all off! Another thing I've only ever done once or twice in my life.

At work, though, I have been assigned to do cakes! And I love it so much! My most recent accomplishment was learning to do flowers. Here is a cake. Admire it. I sure do ;)

And, in conclusion, allow me to leave you with this picture of Matt Dean contemplating life in the cemetery, sitting on a Dean bench. We tried to find the fudge recipe rumored to be on a headstone. We did not succeed.

So... life. It's real. And I love it. 

Also, if you can handle it, go watch Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It's a stupendous show.

That's all.

Love you.

-Kelene