Manti Temple

My roommate and I drove down to Manti last night to meet some friends for the Manti Temple Pageant. It was a good show...they definitely put a Utah spin on things but what don't Utahns put their own spin on? On our way home we pulled off the main road onto a dirt one and put out some blankets and watched the stars for about 30 minutes. The night was so clear that I saw 7 shooting stars, the Milky Way and thousands of millions of beautiful stars. It was something that I have never experienced back east but it was breathtaking; I almost couldn't beleive it.

Sometimes the apple falls far from the tree

Its a shocker but I'm beginning to like camping. I don't think I got it from anyone in my immediate family, certainly not my dad. His idea of camping is a Fairfield Marriott. I went a little while ago with a group of friends and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Not only did I go camping, I slept under the stars. It was such a clear and beautiful night that a bunch of us decided to forgo the tents and experience the great outdoors. I cannot wait until our next trip.

ps- This was not our group but if you talk to my brother Stephen ask him when he is going to complete his camping requirements.

Its hard to say goodbye

One of my best friends Valerie is leaving on a mission and today was the last time I got to see her before she goes into the MTC. She is the best friend and will make a wonderful missionary. I will really miss her while she is gone and am already counting down the days until she comes back.

Real Salt Lake

This weekend I went and saw Real Salt Lake, our new professional soccer team. They just finished the stadium a little while ago and they had it dedicated on Friday. It was strange because 1. I had never been to a professional soccer game 2. Someone from the Quorum of the 70 gave a dedicatory prayer and 3. I had never been to a sporting event where the commentary was in both english and spanish. The whole evening was a lot of fun especially because David Archuleta gave a special concert after the game was over with fireworks and everything. He was phenominal.