The last newsletter left off praying for my in- Mike Lemich laws as they wrangled our three children while my wife and I took our first kid-free vacation. I’m happy to report that the kids were on their best behavior for ‘Mimi and Papa’, and everyone had a blast. Sarah and I enjoyed a long weekend in the Florida Keys. While there were three shark attacks in other areas of Florida that weekend, thankfully, we were spared. However, Sarah did decide to flip off of the boat during one of our excursions, and the water was not as deep as she thought, resulting in her cutting her foot on a rock at the bottom of the ocean, causing her to bleed a little bit. So, it’s fair to say we gave the sharks their opportunity! It was also nice to be able to sit down for a few long dinners at a restaurant We also just returned from our annual 4th of July reunion in with Sarah, as this doesn’t happen as Northern Utah (just south of Salt Lake City). If you have never much as it should. Speaking of food, experienced Utah in July, I’d highly recommend it. Summer the various ways the restaurants nights are amazing there. While an unplanned stomach bug served key lime pie were impressive. passed through the family, we were still able to make fun White chocolate key lime pie was our memories with cousins and family. Our family went on a favorite, followed by meringue key record 3 waterfall hikes this trip. The kids are turning into lime pie and then fried key lime pie. great little hikers. I also got to take my two oldest kids to a Most had raspberry sauce drizzled on late-night 4th of July party, where we had a front-row seat to top, which was incredible. It wouldn’t an awesome fireworks show. We already miss the cooler surprise me if my wife is already weather and are bracing ourselves for lots of swimming and planning next year’s kid-free vacation. splash pads as we try to survive the rest of the summer. I look Recommendations are welcomed! forward to speaking to you soon and hearing about your summer adventures!