Dedication

At the end of June we were able to do a little singing at up at This is the Place as the Heritage singers.  (Some of you may remember that we sang as Carolers up there around Christmas.)  We sang at a dedication for one of their new buildings called “The Garden Place.”  It’s basically a really large Barn-looking facility that holds enough room for approximately 20 round tables…So kind of like the building we had our reception in, but bigger. Anyway, for the dedication, they invited a lot of religious leaders from all over the valley to represent the religious diversity we have in our state, and come together to approve and dedicate the building.  It was cool because although it wasn’t an LDS dedication, it was very religious and faith focused at the same time.  All of the speakers expressed their gratitude towards the pioneer forefathers. Some fun “Utah Celebrities” who were in attendance included: Elder Ballard, Ellis Ivory (who conducted), The Governor of Utah, and of course Carol Mikita (the lady who always does those specials in between the general conference sessions).  The dedication was all-in-all pretty short.  There were a couple musical numbers (including ours), a couple talks, and the dedication prayer given by The Most Reverend John C. Wester, Catholic bishop of Salt Lake City. 

The song we sang was called “Go West” and was written just for the occasion.  An awesome soloist came up to sing the song with our choir.  His name is Dallyn Bayles and if you want to listen to the song you can go here: https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150225349407303&comments&set=t.504008100&type=1

John’s favorite part of the day was getting to shake Reverend Wester’s hand.  He was so excited.  I kept asking why, and the only reason he gave me was, "I love Catholics!"  My favorite part was being able to sing with my sister, my husband and so many friends :)  

Us waiting to go on

Singing our little hearts out

Becca and I afterwards

John and some of the guys... They obviously didn't know the picture was being taken, haha

     For the fourth of July John had to work a lot of the day, but for dinner we went to a BBQ at my brother Joe's house.  It was really fun just hanging out with the fam.  On Friday John's friend Nate got married and we were blessed to be able to go to the sealing.  Afterwards, I was unable to go to the luncheon because I had to go to work, but the reception along with the bride and groom were absolutely gorgeous.  Because Nate doesn't have any brothers, John and his friends took the initiative to help decorate the car.  Happy July everyone!