July 24 – Pioneer Day ~ Church in the Canyon; BBQ @ Strands

Sunday, July 24, was our third annual participation at “Church in the Canyon” with Marc, Frances, Alice & Claire. They live in the Emigration Canyon Ward, and the Sunday on or closest to Pioneer Day every year, they hold their church services at the “Cold Creek Camp,” where all of the Mormon pioneer handcart companies camped their last night before entering the Salt Lake Valley. This year Papa was even able to go with us! He has been serving as the Bishop of a young adult ward for the past three years, and hasn’t been able to attend “Church in the Canyon” with us. However, he was recently released, and was able to join us this year!


We always enjoy the day there. There is always a beautiful spirit, which helps us remember the sacrifices of the pioneers.

And the doughnuts and milk after church make the day even better!

Later that evening, we attended a fun BBQ at the Strands’. We had a great time visiting with family and friends, and were entertained by Uncle Randy shooting toward the pesky squirrels. (Sorry, no pictures – evidence – of the aforementioned squirrel taunting.)