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What time is it? Summer time!

Dear Reader,


High School Musical contains lots of good music. I hope you know that. This summer time has a totally different atmosphere than the regular school year does. In college, there are still some who are taking classes, but I feel like there is so much down time to be had by all my friends and family. Some are taking advantage by working more, others by preparing for missions. The trick is finding time to enjoy the company of all these great people. This week has been full of good times with my friends.

The week started off with a great Family Home Evening which was simply a Memorial Day movie, Saints and Soldiers. Not everyone showed up, but all those that did enjoyed the movie and we talked about what we are up to for the rest of the summer.

On Tuesday there was a surprise party with all my coworkers from when I worked at the Missionary Training Center. One of them is preparing for a mission in Europe and wanted all of us to get together at least once before she leaves. It was a great time! We went up the canyon and played games with water and fire. I didn't realize how much I missed all of them from that crew. We always have so much fun, despite how different our interests are.

My roommates and I have had more time to talk this week, too. I love living with them. They really are great guys.

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