Sweet Ride

After the last three weeks of turmoil and a wide range of emotion, Kevin and I had an incredible opportunity today. Today was a motorcycle ride for Fallen Officers. We started at Timp Harley in Orem and went to the Capitol building in Salt Lake. Our whole trip from start to finish was 100 miles. The Capitol has been undergoing new renovations for the past 3 years. When it was renovated, Law Enforcement wanted a monument put up to honor the Officers that gave their life in the line of duty. So, for the past couple of years, money was raised to pay for the first 1/2 of the memorial. Between the ride last year and the ride this year, we think enough money was raised to finish the memorial. It is due to be dedicated on September 6th. This was such an incredible experience. The organizers only anticipated about 800-1200 riders this year. (Which is still a HUGE turnout!) At the Capitol, the Govenor said that there were 2500 riders this year. What a great feeling of being a part of something with so much dedication, commitment, and honor. Not only did we get to experience an incredible opportunity, but with the help (and much thanks!!) to Kevin's parents, me and Kevin were able to go together and experience this together. I had a great time riding on his bike with him. I am grateful for such a great husband!
This was a great day!

The last three weeks has been a blur...many things have happened so I will be posting new stuff over the next few days. (Here's a teaser....Luke has been stung 2's by a wasp, bent over and cracked the corner of his eye on the TV stand, and fell in the road and has some nice road rash on his forehead. All of this has been on one side of his face. Oh yeah, the best part...SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW!! I'll post picts tomorrow night of the kids all decked out in the sweet new school clothes!)