Smoke covered mountains

This week was kind of hazy both in what we did and where we lived. We have been dealing with thick smoke in the air from the wild fires states away. It’s rather sad to not be able to see any of the beautiful mountains around us, blue sky or clouds. The South and Oquirrh mountains that are so close have been barely visible.

Here are the good things about the week-

Lucy tried out for and made the sophomore volleyball team.

Lilly got a job at a place a bunch of her friends work and has promise for being flexible with her schedule.

Meeting at a park and playing and visiting for Logan’s birthday.

Joe surprising Ellie, Beth and Ridge by climbing the pyramid to answer their calls for him to “come get us.”

A good counseling session that gave me hope for answers and solutions.

A wedding reception for my cousin’s daughter. They were finally able to come to Utah from Canada to celebrate with family here.

Seeing the sun rise on a clear day before the smoke settled in the valley and getting a walk in before air quality got really bad.

Training one of the ward family history consultants, I get to work with for my calling. She is great and had skills and cool family history experiences.

Gunner checking Lucy’s phone

Joe on the playground equipment

Dancing’s at the wedding reception

Goob

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Paige said…

The disasters we all share make this planet a sad place to live sometimes. I’m sorry you can’t see much of your sky or mountains. That’s one of the best things about Utah. The glorious views. I hope you and your beautiful Ruth get the answers you need it sooner rather than later.

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