50 Years, Grandpa Buzz and Gradma Miki

This past weekend was my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary. My grandparents are so awesome, they make 50 years of marriage sound like a piece of cake. When I asked them their secret they say, "just keep loving each other- it's easy". In honor of the celebration we gathered at their home in beautiful Lakeside Arizona for a reunion. With one house packed full, 27 tents, 2 additional porta-potties, grandpa buzz's homemade zip line and slip-in-slide, and 87 people we had a blast. We were able to visit the Snowflake temple, go on a tour of Grandpa Buzz's shop, make tye dye shirts, watch numerous skits about my grandparents and aunts and uncles (of course there were dress ups), sing in my grandparents ward, play some ultimate, throw a 50th anniversary reception, eats lots of food, and enjoy the company of an enormous family!

The Mills Family Cowboys and Cowgirls

With my addition of to the Mills family uncharted territory has taken place. For instance vocabulary has now increased to incorporate words like heehaw, giddee up, and whoa. We had so much fun when Josh and Elsa's family came over, which proves that even Californians can be true Cowboys!

Independence Day

This years Independence day was very memorable. We invited Ryan, Kayla, and Jared to have a sleep over and woke up early Saturday morning to watch the hot-air balloon festival. It was fun to watch the balloonist's compete as they navigated the air currents. Following the balloon festival we came back to our apartment for some breakfast and then walked over to the parade.

In usual Bradshaw family fashion we hosted the annual Independence day barbecue, volleyball game, and fireworks. It was a lot of fun and fun to have Enoch to spice up the Volleyball game with his excitement for the sport.

I am so grateful to live in a wonderful country with so many freedoms afforded. God Bless America


Watching the balloon festival

Along the Parade Route

Enoch pretty much rocks at volleyball

The Manti Miracle Pageant

In the name of spontaneity, Enoch decided he wanted to go to the Manti Miracle Pageant last Thursday night. We packed some snacks, plenty of blankets, bug spray, and hoodies. We set off through the beautiful Spanish Fork Canyon and after passing threw a few tiny towns we arrived in Manti, our worries of finding the temple were soon quieted as we realized their is nothing in the town of Manti except the enormous temple.

Upon arriving at the temple grounds we scored some fantastic second row seats and awaited the presentation. We loved the message and power of the pageant despite the brief rain. It was incredible to be at the base of the temple and see the depiction of the early days of the church and some stories Book of Mormon stories interminbgled. It was very memorable to see the bursts of fire, Angel Moroni atop the temple, and the beatutiful costumes. The early Saints were truly amazing, in their dedication to the gospel, craftmanship in building, and legacy they left us. The Manti Temple is a beautiful temple I look forward to doing a session there someday.