Who is Glenn Beck??

Since several people have asked me who Glenn Beck is let me explain. He is a guy who has a radio show and does a show for CNN. He's conservative and once was a very worldly guy until he found the gospel and it changed his life. I actually don't listen to his radio show since it's not broadcast on stations here in the LA area, and I rarely watch his CNN show. Funny, I know. I first really heard about him when President Hinkley died in January. My Dad sent me a little tribute Glenn Beck did at the end of his show to President Hinkley, and it made me cry. You can search it up on You Tube if you want to see it. Then my husband got his book for me. I really enjoyed it. He's funny and I usually agree with his point of view and like how he says stuff. While I was reading the book I saw an interview he did for a show on KBYU called Latter Day Profiles where he shared his conversion story. I thought it was pretty cool. Here's a guy who I would have looked at and thought there was no way he's mormon material, forgetting that any thing is possible and only the Lord really knows who we are and who we can be. I have seen several short clips of commentaries he does on his show that I really like. There's one about a woman named Irena Sendler...another one I highly recommend you look on You Tube for. So although he is still a bit edgey, I really like him. He's a genuinely nice guy and I admire his ability to stand up and say something defending what he knows is right. So that's my explanation.

I love Glenn Beck!

We are in Utah for the whole hometown fourth of July they have here. We went to the parade this morning with everyone and the kids really enjoyed it. Tonight Jeremy is going to the Stadium of Fire with my Aunt and Uncle and cousin Katie. Glenn Beck was the Grand Marshall of the parade and he's hosting the Stadium of Fire. I was excited because just before we left I heard he would be at the University Mall this afternoon to do a book signing so I brought my book for him to sign. They really rushed everyone through but the line moved fast and he was very nice and shook my hand and thanked me for coming. I love him...it would just be so cool to know him. He's funny and I love his conversion story...and he's very nice and down to earth. He's very cool and I highly recommend his books! I am currently reading "An Inconvenient Book". He talks about all kinds of current issues and he's very smart but he throws in these comments that are so funny. I just have to laugh and then Rich wonders why I'm giggling...so I told him he needs to read it too. We still have fireworks to come tonight, but I think my day was made already.

Band Concert

The boys had their last band concert on Wednesday. It was fun to see both of them playing with the jazz band. Both had solos, Jeremy on the keyboard and Gage on drums. Gage got an award for outstanding performance. His band director, Mr. D, said that they had gone to several colleges to play and be critiqued and over and over every judge commented on how good Gage, or "the little drummer" as they put it, was. We are very proud of how well he does.

Jeremy has really impressed us too. He has never had piano lessons, he has taught himself everything and his band director didn't even know that until he was several month into school. He's done very well and has learned to read music. Both of them have done an awsome job. Yeah boys!!!

The power of television

I'm sure you have seen the commercials for the new Adam Sandler movie...the Zohan one...well obviously they have rubbed off on Jackson. Lastnight Jack and Ally were on my bed waiting for me to get Julia into her pajamas so that we could read the books they picked out before bed. I was on the floor with Julia when I saw Jack stick his bare foot in Ally's face and said "Smell it...smell it...now take it." Great.

Blood Drive

There was a blood drive at the stake center today. It seemed well attended. It was fun to see our friends there. I am grateful for everyone that helped out.

...Of course the bonus is all you can eat snacks afterwards and being told you can't do any work for a few hours.

Gave my free K-Frog t-shirt to the boys who promptly put it to good use...sad thing is that shirt is my(Richard) size.

Under the Sea

Last Night Riverside Prep had a musical program which included Jackson's grade. They have had many different programs throught the year. The way the school does its programs is to start on time and keep them short and sweet. It' s awesome.

We feel very blessed having all the kids in Riverside Prep. It has been a great experience this year.

Jackson is standing with his friend Brandon in orange.

Beach day

Saturday we went to the beach. One of Bruno's last requests since he leaves Thursday. It was nice, not too hot, not too cold, not too crowded. Jeremy never went in the water but he helped out by laying out with Julia and he built a big sand castle. Everyone else played in the waves and we burried Gage and Ally in the sand. We finally headed home after a wave snuck up on Julia and knocked her over. Wow, sand was in every place it could be, and lots of it. She wasn't too happy. I took all of her sandy clothes off and she rinsed her little bare body in the water by they changing rooms. Ally soon came to rinse off and before I knew it she had a little bare body too! It was a fun day for everyone.