4th of July Weekend

Brent's parents came up from Arizona to spend some time with their kids that have decided to live in states that you won't MELT in.

We were able to do some fun things. One day was spent shopping. Girls at girly stores and boys at- where else- Cabela's

On Friday we got together with Brent's brother and his family and spent the day around Monte Cristo biking, fishing, swimming, boating and four wheeling. Lots of fun! (And lots of sun- ouch!)

On the 4th we went swimming at Brent's brothers house, ate hamburgers and made homemade rootbeer (our 4th of July tradition). Afterwards we came back to our house to watch and set of fireworks. We are lucky enough to see the city's fireworks from our front yard. Little did we know that our neighbor was shooting off a better show than the city. No joke- probably $10,000 in fireworks. What a show!!!!

On Sunday after church we went to my Mom's house for a BBQ with the Miller side of the family. More hamburgers, more rootbeer, and more fun. I think the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays because it encompasses the 4 F's: Family, Fun, Food, and Fireworks!

We hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July holiday. Thanks to the sacrifice and dedication of thousands of our fellow countrymen- we live in a free country! Please take the time to thank a soldier for their hard work and sacrifice on our behalves.

Thanks to my brother, Kerry (Army Master Sargeant), and to our friend and neighbor, Steve (F-16 pilot) for their tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. WE LOVE YOU!!

High Adventure in MOAB!!!

Brent and Dennis spent 4 days biking and river rafting with the teachers quorum.

It is hard to believe that Dennis is 14, almost 15 years old. Where does the time go.

How do you like the shaggy hair. He went from straight hair to this kinky curly hair in about 3 months time. I think it is thanks to Uncle Loren.

I think Brent was more excited to go on the trip than Dennis. He has really taken a liking to biking.

Check out the white legs! BLINDING!!

Boys will be boys! You will notice that the leaders were right in the thick of it all.

River rafting on the Green River.

(left to right) Sergio, Mitch, Bro Nielsen, Aaron, Ryan, DENNIS (in green and white swim trunks), Bro Gertge, River, Connor, Bro Howard, Brock, BRENT (hiding in the back- red baseball cap), Corey. (On raft) Daniel and Josh.