Beating the Heat

While waiting for the BBQ Jeremy & I set up Madelynn's new pool in his sister's back yard to allow the three kids to cool down during the 104 degree day.

Freedom Festival Parade

On the morning of the fourth we met up with family, and went to the Freedom Festival Parade in  Provo.  Madelynn has never been to a parade, but we were happily surprised at how well she behaved.  The floats, the bands, the Miss Cities all entranced her.

The nuggets MaKayla, Evan, and Madelynn patiently waiting for the parade to start.

 The random floats, and emergency personnel of the parade.            

Madelynn was so polite and waved at everyone save for Chatfez, Lee & Herbert.

Dear Ol' AF High...

The Firm

As I wait for my photos to load from the weekend I am writing a blog about my job.  It has been 10 weeks working as a paralegal to Jason Schatz.  I have never loved my job as much as I love this one.  I feel like I am finally in the field of work I've always wanted to be in.  It motivates me to finish college, and toy with the idea of going further than a bachelor's degree.

I received big news this week.  The firm ended my probation early.  I had four weeks left, and they decided they didn't need them to decided whether or not I am a keeper. Since I did pass probation, I received a mystery raise.  The partners are giving the paralegals a raise because of some extra duties we are to take on. Jason, on a rare moment of coyness, asked if he should tell us what it is, but the office manager smiled and said to left us see on the 15th.

Every day I am amazed at the response I got from the legal community when  the news came out I was coming back.  It doesn't take away from me not wanting to be in Utah, but the firm gives me a respite from being here for nine hours a day,