Here are a few pictures from July 4 weekend. We had so much fun! Saturday was my Neices Kaitlynn's birthday and we went over for a BBQ and swimming. Sunday we just hung out with our Family and had a nice dinner and did fireworks. Monday we went over to Kathys and had a BBQ. Kathy had so many fun things for the Kids. She had them all hats to decorate and some goodie bags. She always goes over board. Kathy lost her husband Russ (Jeff best friend) a few months ago. This year has been an extremly hard year. (I have yet to Blog about it because it still makes me cry!) Kathy is my Bro-in laws sister and Jeff introduced her and Russ. Russ and Jeff have know each other for years and were in the 82nd together. When they got out of the Army Jeff came to Utah and not long after Russ followed. Russ was introduced to Kathy and it was love at first sight! (or so I was told!) Russ was such a good hearted person. He was so fun and always happy. Our kids loved him so much and always talk about him. Our entire family has been devasted since his lost. My heart goes out to Kathy and I still find myself thinking of her almost every day. She has been so strong and has kept herself busy...I really look up to her! I dont know if I could be that strong! She is such a great inspiration to the word STRENGTH! I love her so much, she is like a sister to me! Jeff has been extremly sad. I find him at times just thinking by himself and then he will talk about his good friend. (and now here comes the Tears!) I cant help but think of Russ and Jeff at this time! INDEPENDENCE DAY! They both faught for our freedom and they had the all american friendship that is talked about in history....talked about in war. They shared a special bond that no one will truly ever understand. Truly thankful that Jeff had him in his life and like I have told Jeff "Some people go through life not really ever having a true friend...be thankful for the friendship you shared!" I am truly thankful to have known Russ. He was the most unjudgmental person I have ever known. Happy Independence Day Russ! We love and miss you so much!
