Swiss Days, Labor Day, Birthday, Happy Day!

 Steve and I worked hard the last week of August after everyone had returned home as we had weekend plans.  We had talked for a couple of years about returning to a tradition of former years and going up to Heber Valley for Swiss Days.  We left fairly early for Swiss Days but found out it was not early enough to miss the crowds.  The celebration has really grown in the past few years.  Now booths line the streets outside of the park as well.  We were there before 9 a.m. and it was already shoulder to shoulder crowds. Wow!  We managed to check out most of the booths, chat with a few friends, purchase a beloved Robert Duncan painting called "Looking For Spring", eat a fabulous sauerkraut brat lunch and be on our way home by about noon.  We loved the celebration but it was hot and crowded!

 Saturday, Steve diligently mowed our weeds for the first time in the yard, cleaned the garage and detailed the white pickup.  Boy does the truck look nice.  In addition to household chores, I did some extra meal preparation as we were notified that Heather and Aaron's family were coming down after church on Sunday to celebrate Aaron's birthday and spend the night.  Then they had plans to go to Lagoon for a family outing on Labor Day. 

 We had fun celebrating Aaron's birthday with his favorite "Grandma Annie's ribs" and peach dessert.

 Happy Birthday, Aaron-Senior Brothers-In-Law!

 After dinner while the kids played dress up and other activities, the adults enjoyed a foot massage with a vintage l950's foot vibrator that belonged to my Dad.  It is in perfect condition and was still in the box.  It was quite the hit.  We'll save it so others can enjoy the experience.

 Our neighbor, Carrie, also brought over a new machine which will measure your bodies' nutritional needs to create balance for optimal health.  I think that it what it does.  Anyway, many of us got checked out and now we know what oils we need to add to our bodies for better balance.  We had a fun evening also discussing our "Dressing For Truth" personalities.  We had fun trying to guess which which personality we are, either 1, 2, 3, or 4.  We felt enlightened and well fed.  We also laughed a lot.

 The next morning we woke up to rain.  Here's hoping the rain will subside enough for the M family to enjoy their trip to Lagoon.  In the meantime, the girls were dancing in the rain.

 It was still raining when Heather and Aaron left but I think the sun came out for most of the day.

Here's the white truck all shiny and clean.  Great job, Steve!