It has been a wonderful day. I got a lot of things accomplished at work today. I went to Stoke's (our local grocery store) and got rodeo tickets for Cameron and the boys. I came home and enjoyed some tomatoes and cottage cheese. I have checked out my daughter's blog and will check out Nikki's after I'm finished here. I helped the agents get ready for the parade. I will be taking my cameras to work tomorrow. I'll probably take pictures all day long and during the parade.

Cameron is here from California for a few days. His wife, Rebecca, and all their kids were here. Then Rebecca and some of the kids went to a wedding and the two oldest boys, Braden and Trevor went to an "Especially for Youth" event. Cameron, Adam, and Dallin stayed here to move hay and enjoy some time with their grandparents. We've barbequed, we've made S'mores, they have moved hay, and today they worked and then they went over to Croslands' to play. The Croslands have tree houses, rope swings, all sorts of animals, fireman poles, and more. It is like going to a extra special park. They will come home tired and happy. Jeff and Cameron just went over to get them and bring them home.

Tomorrow they are going to the parade and the rodeo. They are getting really excited. They work hard in the hay. Then they play hard afterward. They have been riding horses too. It's too bad there's nothing to do at Grandma and Grandpa's.

We have had family here most of July. Matt and his wife and kids came up. Taylor and Mikayla came up after Allison's wedding and spent a couple of months here. Mikayla worked on the ranch. Taylor played on the computer a lot. Shawn and Ginger came up and visited and then left Shawn's daughter, Nichelle, for about 10 days. Shawn and Ginger came back up and picked her up. They left and then Cameron and his family came. It has been a busy month for Jeff and I, but we love our kids and grandkids. We enjoy spending time with them and love to have them come to see us.

My adherence to my Weight Watchers this month has been horrible. I don't think dieting and entertaining family go well together. I'll get back in the saddle in August. I love the fact I have done so well, but I want to get to goal so I'll get back to work soon.

Good Morning,

It's already July 25. Time is going so quickly. I love summer and think it should last longer. Who do I send my wishes and desires on that issue to?

Allison had a beautiful wedding. The weather had been kind of crappy before and I was a bit worried, but she had a positive attitude and everything was perfect. Her photographer was a kid she has known forever. I'm not sure but I don't think she even knew he was in the business until she met him. Her dress was perfect! Everyone looked wonderful! It was a very special day. She married a very wonderful and special man named Scott Blakley. My favorite part of the whole thing is that they are both so very happy. They are perfect for each other.

The famous Preston Rodeo Days are coming up this next week. There is a parade Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Richard will probably have the horses in the Saturday parade. That's usually what happens. I'll try to get some good pictures and include them next week. I work at Exit Realty and our broker dresses up as Capt. Jack Sparrow. I'll get some pictures of our float and him too.