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If you live in Utah then you know that the 24th of July is a big deal. It is the day we remember the pioneers that entered the Utah valley on July 24, 1847. We celebrate with a huge parade and fireworks. Business typically close the doors so workers can be with family. Everyone whether Mormon or not spends a little time thinking about all the people who came before us. I think hooray for the inventor of air conditioning and Popsicles. I reflected over this last week by watching the parade (love the shiny floats), having dinner at Fridays with Hilary, attending 2 concerts in honor of the Pioneers, having dinner with my friend for her
birthday at the Dodo, having a sleep over with some cute kids and family dinner with my friends family. It was a busy week. At first I thought I might be nuts to attend the concert twice, until I saw it the first time. I went with my friends Beki, Candice and Sue. It was hot, but Sue had ice in bags and we stayed in the shade on the way to the conference center. There were 20,000 people watching with us. The room feel silent and everyone stood up when our Prophet walked in. I then felt this surge of joy. I love to be in the same building as
my prophet. He is a wonderful man, and I know when I follow his advice I find peace and lasting happiness. I had a great conversation with Beki as we waited for it all to start. It was neat to see how much Sue knows about the workings of the choir. Then to see disco balls and groovy light in the center with clapping and stomping and hooting and hollering- WOW. It was amazing to watch the choir let
their hair down so to speak. We were far away from the stage but the second night I got a better view of the cool archives and hip digital images playing in the background. Marie's dress was super sparkly the first night. I cried from the beautiful spirit I felt to the heavenly music performed. I laughed and clapped and tapped my feet. What a close loving family the Osmonds are. I enjoyed the talent, music, dancing, stories, love and testimony shared. I was envious of the Donny Marie songs thinking I wish that was my brother and me! Anthony and Missy-reunion tour. I guess we would have had to have a
first tour to have a 50 year reunion. As a child I was Marie for Halloween for 3 years and I chopped off my long hair when Marie did- which is ironic since right now her hair is super long and mine is short short. SO much for copying her this time around. We gave multiple standing ovations and were very touched to be a part of the night. The next night it was fabulous to be with Marlene and her parents. I really like them. We giggled and reveled in the wonder of it all, even our 30 minutes stuck in the parking garage at gateway. We bumped into her Aunts on the way to the car. I loved the greeting I got from the kids:) They are all getting so tall. Kelsie, Kaden and I drew photos. I watched Monk with Karson and Marlene. Marlene made this big meal the next day for all her family. It was a busy but great week. (
Thanks to Tom Smart for these photos from the Deseret News)
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If you live in Utah then you know that the 24th of July is a big deal. It is the day we remember the pioneers that entered the Utah valley on July 24, 1847. We celebrate with a huge parade and fireworks. Business typically close the doors so workers can be with family. Everyone whether Mormon or not spends a little time thinking about all the people who came before us. I think hooray for the inventor of air conditioning and Popsicles. I reflected over this last week by watching the parade (love the shiny floats), having dinner at Fridays with Hilary, attending 2 concerts in honor of the Pioneers, having dinner with my friend for her
birthday at the Dodo, having a sleep over with some cute kids and family dinner with my friends family. It was a busy week. At first I thought I might be nuts to attend the concert twice, until I saw it the first time. I went with my friends Beki, Candice and Sue. It was hot, but Sue had ice in bags and we stayed in the shade on the way to the conference center. There were 20,000 people watching with us. The room feel silent and everyone stood up when our Prophet walked in. I then felt this surge of joy. I love to be in the same building as 
my prophet. He is a wonderful man, and I know when I follow his advice I find peace and lasting happiness. I had a great conversation with Beki as we waited for it all to start. It was neat to see how much Sue knows about the workings of the choir. Then to see disco balls and groovy light in the center with clapping and stomping and hooting and hollering- WOW. It was amazing to watch the choir let 
their hair down so to speak. We were far away from the stage but the second night I got a better view of the cool archives and hip digital images playing in the background. Marie's dress was super sparkly the first night. I cried from the beautiful spirit I felt to the heavenly music performed. I laughed and clapped and tapped my feet. What a close loving family the Osmonds are. I enjoyed the talent, music, dancing, stories, love and testimony shared. I was envious of the Donny Marie songs thinking I wish that was my brother and me! Anthony and Missy-reunion tour. I guess we would have had to have a 
first tour to have a 50 year reunion. As a child I was Marie for Halloween for 3 years and I chopped off my long hair when Marie did- which is ironic since right now her hair is super long and mine is short short. SO much for copying her this time around. We gave multiple standing ovations and were very touched to be a part of the night. The next night it was fabulous to be with Marlene and her parents. I really like them. We giggled and reveled in the wonder of it all, even our 30 minutes stuck in the parking garage at gateway. We bumped into her Aunts on the way to the car. I loved the greeting I got from the kids:) They are all getting so tall. Kelsie, Kaden and I drew photos. I watched Monk with Karson and Marlene. Marlene made this big meal the next day for all her family. It was a busy but great week. (Thanks to Tom Smart for these photos from the Deseret News)
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