DAY 5: So on Saturday morning, we woke up in the RV at the Turkey Shoot, but drove up to the camp site to have a great breakfast - afterward we went to Dan's dad's so they could help bring down an old cinder-block barn. We had another cookout and got to visit. It was nice to be with his family. Later that night we parked at a golf course so Dan could meet up with his youngest brother. Unfortunately something came up so Dan took Harrison out on the course instead and it turned out fine. We stayed and watched a movie in the RV. That night we parked across the street from the church in Dayton.
DAY 6: Despite our proximity to the church, we scurried in a few minutes late. Gladly Dan's dad & his wife had saved us a spot. I'm glad we go to Dan's old ward whenever we go "home" - it's such a great, home-town feeling, kind people, loving atmosphere. I really enjoy it. After church, we set out on our day trip down to Spring City . . . another small town in Utah down near Moroni and Manti. Our friends the Fryers live there. We met the Fryers 10 years ago when we were a very newly married couple in Vermont. They had just had their third child and of course, we didn't have any yet. We made it a habit of dropping in on them often and they always welcomed us with open arms. Over all the years, they are more like family to us. They have a beautiful home and property . . . and horses! Emery LOVES horses . . . so we couldn't wait to ride them on Monday.
DAY 7: That morning we got up and again had a fabulous breakfast {I'm amazed my kids don't demand more than cereal now that we're home!} Then Alexis took about a hundred trips around the neighborhood so we could all have a turn on Sassy. She was such a sweet horse - and by the end was quite annoyed with taking these inexperienced riders nowhere in particular. Dan of course waited till the end - when Sassy wasn't fresh and willing - he should have known that procrastinating wouldn't help ease his fears! But Emery LOVED the whole experience!
That night we drove back up North and parked at Dan's brother Dave's house in Provo - after a little detour to Lehi first. We dropped in on the Shwartz family. Kerry was one of Dan's Young Men leaders growing up and has always thought the world of him and his wife {I happen to as well now that I know them!} They have adorable kids and were able to make our otherwise ready-to-end-the-day children not want to leave. Good to see them!
1 comment:
Enjoy the warm weather and the sun! The whole month of July has been cloudy and rainy. Glad you are having a great time! Horses are so fun! My grandparents had them!
Post a Comment