Jump'N July

6^th  Start things off with a Kelly Family Photo shoot.   

Went to dinner afterwards and got a fun announcement. 

JD and Echo Family:  Jade Afton 6 ; Lane Canyon 4 ; KyLin Bella 1

Dan & Malena Family ; Weston & Dallin 6 M

Preston & Sierra Family ; Katana 1

Carson and Nichole

Preston has been working with portnouf electric.  It’s work but it’s had some problems.  First they’ve been fighting over paying their union dues so the union pulled all the apprentices.  They hired Preston non union on the down low.  When the workers found out they turned them in and they got in trouble.  They couldn’t just fire Preston but he can’t do electrical work.  So they have him cleaning up after everyone.    Or they ship him 3 hours away to work.  Not bad but they won’t pay gas or per-diem.  So we started looking for a new job.  A referral form Justin Searle  (that rhymes)  took him to freedom in Jerome.  Talked to them Friday—called back Monday said start after 2 weeks with other company.—called Pourtnef—“well you’re not actually working so it’s ok just go”—called freedom—ok start next Monday—Tuesday I freak out –Wednesday I pack like crazy—Thursday Preston leaves to Arco to get the camper---Friday Katana and I meet Preston in Jerome to start this new adventure.

Parked and set up at Dave and Nadean Smith’s Place.   Perfect little grassy area by their shop.  With the awning out I almost forget I’m camping….almost.
Katana loves being able to go outside a lot.  Plus she loves having stand-in grandparents so close.  She's really warming up to Dave.  I think it tickles him too.

My family lived in Jerome when I was little.  Mom said “Sierra you have lots of friends and contacts there even if you don’t remember them they will remember you”   very friendly ward.  Vagly familiar faces, names.    Had dinner with Chris and Becky Long.  Talked to a lady at church. “Sierra that’s a pretty name you know there used to be a family here who had a little girl named Sierra.  Had some other cool names too..can’t remember them…”  I helped her out by naming us off  “ oh ya that’s it…wait how did you know?” 

How do you keep yourself from going crazy while dealing with a 13 month old in a cardboard box?   

1-      Get new bikes so you can ride around the countryside (longest ride so far--12 miles—go Preston!) Before we left I Finally found a bike trailer in good condition for a good price.  IT’S AWESOME.
2-      Get a pool pass so you can cool off
3-      Find an internet café / Library
4-    Take long outings touring local attractions and back roads
5-    Color
6-    Go out on the town a few times a month. 
7-    Invest in some rabbit ears so you can watch Wipeout, Cash Cab, the Bachelor and other stimulating media productions.
Most Important PRAY you don't strangle each other 

18th    Preston’s Grandmother Darlene Ellsworth Kelly Goff (missing about 5 last names)  passed away.  It was a long time coming.  Just glad she’s not suffering anymore.   Katana and I went to represent our family. It was a sweet simple service.  She looked really good.  It was nice to see everyone and check on the house in Firth.