Well, July came and went without a single blog from me. So, in case you were wondering (or in case I want to remember) here's what we have been up to since my last post:
June 28th - got called to be the YW's President in our ward
June 29th - left on a two week vacation (do you like the timing of that!). We spent a couple of days in Albuquerque while Dan has some work meetings.
July 1st - drove from Albuquerque to St. George, with a detour to go to the Four Corners.
July 2nd - drove from St. George to Provo, to hang out with Dan's family.

July 3rd - Took some family pictures. Went to Seven Peaks - and had a blast. My favorite ride was the Boomerang!
July 4th - We started the day with the Provo Parade. I lived in Provo for 8 years, and that was the first time I went. What's not to love about people walking by and throwing candy at you!

Then we had a BBQ and games at the Church Pavillion by Spencer and Joanna's house. My mom and sister took Suzy and Kim to the

Stadium of Fire where they saw (SCREAM, WOW) The Jonas Brothers! They has so much fun - thanks again ! The rest if our group watched the fireworks from outside. Emma and Kassidee had a wonderful time getting to know each other and playing together.
July 5th - Today, Spencer and Joanna's baby, Bianca, was blessed. It was neat to have so much family together.
July 6th - We went to the Oquirrh Temple Open House. The last Temple Open House we had been to was the Manhattan Temple when I was pregnant with Emma. It was the greatest feeling to be in the Temple with my children! Then, we drove around our old Utah haunts. We went to Lehi Elementary, where I taught fourth grade the year I was pregnant with Suzy. We toured BYU, and bought souvenirs at the Bookstore. We saw the outside of our old condo - the girls wanted to go inside, but when we knocked on the door nobody answered.

July 7th - Karen bought Kim's baptism dress. I can't believe sh's almost 8! Then, we had lunch with my old HS friend and BYU freshman year roommate, Maren and her husband, Nate. Maren was with me the night I met Dan. We went to Hoogie Yogie, which my girl's thought was the greatest place to eat, ever. Then, we drove back to St. George.
July 8th - Along with my mom, sister, and niece Laura, we went to Touachan and watched, "Annie." It was so fun. We own the movie, and the girls love to sing the songs. That was I movie that I loved as a little girl, too.

July 9th - 1 word - SHOPPING...
July 10th - Hanging out with Aunt Kathy, and my favorite cousin Jenny.
July 11th - Our Belated "Pearson Family 4th of July Festivus." Many astouding Feats of Strenth were displayed...
July 12th - After church in St. George, we drove partway home. We stayed in a hotel in Gallup, New Mexico.
July 13th - We pulled into our garage at about 5 PM, so happy to be home. We opened the car door, and knew we had a problem. I can't even describe the horrendous smell! At some point while we were gone, the circuit breaker in the garage flipped. So, our freezer FULL of food sat in the extremely hot garage. Not a good combination. We spent about the next 4 hours cleaning that mess up.
July 14th - 15th - Unpacking, laundry, avoiding the garage because of the lingering smell, etc.
July 16- 18th - went to Youth Conference in Mayhill, NM. Joann and I had so much fun with the Young Women. (I'll never be able to play the game "Spoons" again without thinking of them and laughing!)
July 18th - As I drove into town from Youth Conference, I got a text from my best friend Kim, telling me that they were moving to Utah the next Friday! Not only was I devestated, but my kids are really good friends with her kids. Also, my niece Ashley was born early after a very scary day. (She and mom are doing great!)
July 19th - I got released as YW's 2nd Counselor, and sustained at YW's President.
Ok, that wore me out just typing it up. The rest of the month wasn't as busy! That's what I've been up to. What have you been up to?