Well I am out here visiting the good old dry state of Utah because my little brother got married yesterday. I just love his new wife and am so excited for the two of them, they are great. They dated a few years back and then he waited for her while she went on a mission. She got home in March and they got engaged on Mother's day. She has one year left at BYU and my brother just graduated. He is planning to go to medical school in Wisconsin but was able to defer his enrollment for one year so that she can graduate and they can spend some time together before he starts med school. The wedding and everything were so beautiful and things went well. I was able to really enjoy myslef because I had some great help from a special aunt and uncle! The wedding lunch was at Thanksgiving Point and children weren't invited. The bride's nieces and nephews all had in-laws in the area so they went there but I was at a loss for what to do with Hayden until Anne and Peter came to the rescue. They were so great they came to Thanksgiving Point and took him around the Farm area to see the animals and go a pony ride and stuff. Hayden must have had a good time because he talked about it the whole rest of the day! Plus, he even gave Peter a nice hug before we left which is huge because he hasn't wanted to hug anyone since we got here! Thank you again Anne and Peter, I can't tell you how much I appreciated it. I hope to see you again this weekend, I will call you.

So I plan to stay here for another week because it's way to expensive to fly around the 4th of July and there's no reason to go home next week because Tom will be so busy studying for the boards that we will just be a big distraction! But it's hard to be away from Tom so hopefully the time will pass quickly. Hopefully he is getting a lot done while we are gone.

Well I better go take a shower now. My parents took Hayden to Costco with them so I could have a small, much needed, break and I should take advantage of the time. The deck looks great, I can't wait to see it! Welcome back Japan Stinchfield's, I guess now we'll have to give you a new name! I hope you all enjoy the 4th of July! God Bless America! Take care!
Tracey