4th of July

This was one of my favorite vacations in a long time. I didn't want this past weekend to come to an end. From the time we hit the runway in SLC we were on the go. After a lot of convincing my parents came with us and I think they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

We had the opportunity to attend Wry and Adrienne's sealing in the Salt Lake City LDS temple with their 2 children. This was a very special, emotional experience for us. We enjoyed being in the temple with its infinite peace while we were joined by family members and W&A's 2 daughters Kennedi and Gracie. The girls looked beautiful dressed in white. Wry is Cohen's older brother. After the sealing we enjoyed a picnic at a nearby park.

(Gracie Jay)

(Amber O. & Kennedi Jay)

It wouldnt be a Jay family weekend without a ton of food. We swam at some friends house in their killer pool.

I ran the Freedom Run 10k. It was a very difficult run at 4500 ft elevation but I was very proud of my performance. I was so nervous the weeks prior to the race that I kept second guessing my ability. It was a relief to cross that finish line and know I had done my best. I loved giving Cohen and Doreen (Mother In Law) a big hug afterwards.

After the run we watched the Provo City parade from Center Street.

(Donovan joined the parade Cohen's youngest brother)

Stadium of Fire with the Jonas Brothers was magical. I loved watching the girls around me scream, shake, and freak out.

(our niece Haley rocking to the Jonas Bros)

Sunday my parents and I attended my sisters ward and I enjoyed watching her teach even if the room that had no air conditioning (90+ degrees outside).

Later in the day Sunday Ryan and Kat Brady joined us for the remainder of the trip. We were so excited to show Kat around Provo and have them meet all the Jays. I wish we could have spent more time there with them. There is so much to see and do. We were surprised to learn that their move to NYC will be in just a few weeks. We are excited for their opportunity but will miss them like crazy.

(Colton & Cameron our nephews)

(Ashur Dunn Cohen's former mission companion)

(Kat & Ryan)

(Havila & Cohen she is Cohen's youngest sister)

Monday we hit Cafe Rio and Seven Peaks. Water parks are the beeeeeest!

Tuesday morning Ryan and Kat dropped us off at the airport at 7am (YAWN!) I seriously didn't want to get on the plane. It was one of my favorite trips and everything went perefectly.