two good things to look forward to

this:

and this: 

book review

If we have had a conversation within the past couple of weeks, you have probably heard about this book:

It is about Greg Mortenson, who is just a "regular guy" who made an unthinkable difference in the lives of numerous Pakistani children.  It is a long book, but so worthwhile.  So inspiring.  

Read it; I know you'll love it.  

off to cali

because samuel is off studying mountains and rocks, the girls and I are off to sunny california to hit the beach, celebrate kaite's mission call, and have an adventure.

happy summer

Fourth of July weekend is summer at its peak.  Its best.  Its boldest.

It involves so many things I love: parades with Lyv, patriotic pennant flags, homemade hamburgers/ lemonade/ ice cream, sunshine, water balloon volleyball, breakfast up Milcreek canyon, sitting on the grass to watch fireworks, the national anthem.  And this year it means Samuel will be home (for 2 days)!  I'm so jazzed.  We're going to ride bikes.

It will be nice to be home this year, but the past few Independence Days have been nothing short of amazing:

Last year I spent the fourth of July weekend in Ghana.  We went on some adventurous hikes, and then ate mangoes and guacamole.

The year before last I spent the fourth of July at Hebgen with roommates and family.  West Yellowstone knows how to do fireworks, that's all I can say.

And in the epic summer of 2007 I spent the fourth of July in London.  A little ironic, but completely worth it.  I think we ate hamburgers.


Anyway, here's wishing you a weekend full of barbeques, red + white + blue, fireworks, the Sandlot, parades, and watermelon.  Stars and Stripes Forever!

this is lyv as a tiny patriot- 2(ish) years ago