Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day was such a lucky day for us:
BOTH OF US GOT THE DAY OFF!
Hallelujah!

We had so been looking forward to this day, and boy did it not disappoint!
We spent Pioneer Day Eve playing 4 square with Mike's brother Brad and his friend for a while,
and then decided to see The Lone Ranger at the Megaplex!
Being married, we find ourselves trying to get to bed earlier and earlier each night.
It is so fun for us when we actually have an evening
to relax and go out late!

The only thing I can relate it too is when little kids have a bedtime of 6:00pm, but
every once in a while, the parent allows their child to stay up until
8:00 or even if they are R E A L L Y  lucky, 9:00!

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The morning of the 24th, we got up pretty early and headed up to Ogden and met up with our good friends Michael, Jill, and their B E A U T I F U L daughter Olivia Garlick.
We had made plans to go to the Ogden Pioneer Parade, and although I am sure it wasn't as extravagant as the SLC parade, it was pretty impressive!

That night, Michael and I decided to attend the days of '47 rodeo!
It was absolutely amazing!
The Bull Riders were competing for a $200,000 G R A N D  P R I Z E!

Even though I A L W A Y S cheer for the animal, the cowboys were still pretty impressive!
I am so grateful to be living in Utah!
We feel so blessed to be able to celebrate our Pioneer heritage!
Happy Pioneer Day!