Every Summer I prioritize a trip to visit family in Utah. This year, we were there for Pioneer Day! Utah hosts many Days of ‘47 celebrations throughout July including rodeos and parades to honor when pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. Back in the late 1970’s, my mom was chosen to be the Days of ‘47 Queen! There is an entire scrapbook of newspaper clippings and pictures of her speaking at firesides and attending all the different events. I think it is such a fun piece of her life story. Have had pioneer ancestry, not to mention belonging to a church that was built upon the sacrifices of pioneers, I really value this holiday. On the 21st, my mom took us to an expo center that had all the floats on display for the big parade. They were truly incredible and my kids were in awe at the workmanship each showed. There were some spiritually themed floats that filled really touched me. There was an entire replica of the Jordan River Temple (where I received my endowment.) Just very massive floats.
Last night on thr 24th, we all went to bed at a decent time, but the fireworks were incredibly loud and unrelenting. I snuck to Johnny’s room and asked if he wanted to watch them out my window. He had a better idea. From his window we could lay across the bed and stick our heads outside and see fireworks on both sides. We excitedly pointed out the beautiful fireworks on boths sides. Suddenly the back yard reflected bright light from fireworks being lit from the front of the house. Johnny and I rushed to my bed room and we flew open the blinds and William joined us, as my parents’ neighbors set off huge Ariel displays. Emma sat up and also watched with us, pointing in excitement toward the sky. It was such a sweet and meaningful memory to me and one I really will cherish to have shared with Johnny and later William and Emma.
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