Happy Independence Day, America

A year ago, I was in another state, with another family, doing another activity. I found myself in front of the Idaho Falls temple watching the crowd grow.

We set up only to move an hour or so later. And best friend Boy was trying to give me sass. :)

The things I put up with last year...

This year was much quieter. It's on a Sunday. I bore my testimony. We had a family BBQ at a good friend's house in town and I got to see the bunny, Doug! Doug used to live with us and was our guard rabbit. Our garage is not safe anymore. Now he's living the life of luxury.

Vicious, I know.

I got to thinking about last summer, too. By this time last year, I had already gone out to Rexburg twice since being back from winter semester. First time, I flew. Second, I drove. I remember back to all of the memories I created with all these friends that I've grown to love along the way.

July 4th has always been my favorite holiday. For whatever reason; the warm summer weather and the bringing together of a nation, incredible fireworks and shows, or yummy BBQs. This year, I'm in my bed with best friend Dog by my side; writing letters and staying up late to the blasts of power off in the distance that keep me happy.

Happy Independence Day, America!