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What a wonderful week I have had. I could get used to this not working but being with family thing. We left Ohio and got to Utah which I wrote of. But July 4th was really fun with family and events. Ty and Kieren did the Main Street mile in Hyrum. And we just hung out with family and had a wonderful time catching up with all of them. Then we came down to Kaysville and say Brigg and Michelle and kids. They are fun to be with. We them took an evening hike up to Adam's canyon falls. Ty and Mom and I did it and it was very nice up a small canyon to a great falls. We came out as it really was dark so we made it just in time. 

Lys went down with Kieren that morning and had fun at BYU while we were with Ty. 

The next morning started early for a great reason. Growing up in Ohio does not give one the opportunity to really experience mountains much. And Ty wanted to climb to a mountain peak before he left. So he and I left early and hiked up to Squaw Peak above Provo and the temple. It was really nice, a beautiful day and a great hike. We did not talk much because I would have puked too much. But what a view for a reward. 

And we finished with plenty of time. We cleaned up, had lunch, and then had a lifetime experience again dropping Ty at the MTC. I as so pleased with Ty and Gavin that you would fulfill your Priesthood duty and also make the choice to serve full time. It was a proud papa moment. 

On Friday Kieren, Lys, Mom and I went down to Zion's and had a great 2 day extravaganza. We stopped by the family of a sister serving in our Ward to drop off some heavy things since we were goi g right by. They were very nice and we enjoyed meeting them. 

We then spent the eve hiking Emerald pools and the Kayenta trail. We again left late and when we got back to the hotel it was late late. 

We decided to go to Alfredo's Mexican. And the other sign says Alberto's, so we really don't know which. But it was awesome. As authentic as we can find in America. We all loved it. And then crashed. We got up fairly early (not early enough) and hiked the narrows up to Wall Street and it was fantastic. We had so much fun in the river and everyone did so well. 

On the way home we saw the cutest thing on the back of a semi. See the pic. Hilarious. 

Today we went to our old Ward in Orem. Think of Alma 17 first few verses and how I feel about seeing so many that still are working out their own salvation. It was wonderful to see.  We also discovered that Caleb Andreason's mission president is our old stake president Bro. And Sis. Watson. Small world. 

I loved the lesson in priesthood as we studied the temple and the refuge it provides in our lives. Spiritual, physical, temporal, and emotional. The temple, the recommend, qualifying ourselves to be there, they all play a part in helping us find personal peace amongst the turmoil around us. 

I have so enjoyed seeing everyone, being with Kieren, dropping of Ty, and remembering just recently seeing Skjelse and Jeff. I am so happy Lys is still with us and gives me good hugs. And I am excited to see Gavin again soon. 

Gavin, Liam said tonight your. Is keeps asking when you are coming back. You must have made a great impression. They are so hoping you will come back and work there. Liam said you could start any time!

Love you all forever. 

Dad

3 John 1:4