July 4th & 5th

Chris, Kristen, Livy, Ivy, Chloe, and Lily arrived early in the morning on the 4th and were up and ready for the annual Pepperwood parade which started at 8:00 am. Mike took lots of pictures so I felt like I had a good view of the show. Kathie Horman (grandma to Chris' girls) made a fabulous Genie float which she pulled with her golf cart and the girls looked great riding on it dressed in genie costumes. Lily was riding on the back of the float facing backwards and ate more candy than she threw so she got a little sick by the end of the parade. In her lispy words " Gwamma, it'th not gweat sthlidding off a float!" Emrey and Sofey rode in grandpa Johnson's decorated Argo and he treated them to several 360's along the route. Abbey and her motorcycle were decked out in red, white and blue but the entourage moved way too slow for her! Haley was in heaven as the only horsewoman. Rusty (her horse) looked great with his new shoes and bright red halter. All in all everyone had a great time and it was a perfect way to start the weekend celebrations. Everyone came to the house after the parade and we loved being together for the day. We left all the girls home in the afternoon and enjoyed a two hour lunch at Kneaders on the patio. Because of daylight savings fireworks start after 9:00pm so Mike and I watched them from our bedroom window. Today was another fun filled day for everyone starting out with golfing for the guys and them the adults savoring a fabulous lunch at Zupa's (Kristen's favorite place).
It has been such a blessing to feel the healing powers of the Savior as I'm gaining strength daily and healing from the surgery. I'm confident that I'll be able to start treatment on schedule and grateful to everyone for all their help and loving care. I'm pretty spoiled by my family. We have truly been grateful for the delicious meals and fabulous treats that our friends have been bringing to us. You will never know how much it means to us and what blessing it is to come home after a long day at the hospital and have a beautiful meal ready to eat. I need to send thank you notes, but I want those of you who have sent flowers to know that my home looks (and smells) beautiful and happy because of the wonderful bouquets. I have never seen such unique and georgeous flowers!! Thanks to: Bonnie, Vicki, & Betty; Kiewit "family"; WW Clyde; Jeff & Connie; Steve, Angie & Owen; Julie & Danny, Dick & Tony, Bill & Cal; and neighbors who helped plant 4 flats in my yard! And tons of love and thanks to Scott and Cyndee for the gifts and visits.
I have loved visiting with those of you who have come to my home and hope you feel welcome at any time. Thanks again for your love and prayers.
Love,
Shirlene