4th of July

HEY Blake - what a great idea to get everyone together in the middle of the summer.

Like Alicia said, we bought some beautiful rib eyes to BBQ but we didn't wait until the 4th. They were SOOOOOOOO good. We have a lot of fruit to munch on tomorrow and will probably make the potato salad. We bought brats and polish dogs, too.

Brian has to work on the cable barge out on the spit so he won't be home and the kids are hauling literally tons of firewood. They rented a dump trailor from Soldotna for the week and are taking advantage of having it here. They also plan to start work on the goat barn this weekend, I think.

Our ward has a potluck at a home in the middle of town that is right next to the parade start so traditionally most of the ward spends the afternoon of the 4th at the Evarts house. Anchor Point is famous for their 4th of July celebration. Our favorite part is the duck race - you buy little rubber duckies and they race from the bridge to the campground and you get prizes and the profits go to the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce.

My very favorite part of the 4th of July for years was the Boston Pops on PBS, but since CBS took over - it has been so disappointing. I really miss it. I'll bet you guys who used to live in Provo area really miss that majestic celebration at Cougar Stadium.

Love you all, Charlotte