4th of July

We headed to my parents home in Leamington Utah for the 4th of July celebrations. I had a long weekend and decided it would be a good time to see family and also to bless Brindi over the weekend. We arrived late Wednesday and Thursday we kept busy. Celeste became my moms personal assistant as she continues to recover from her leg surgery. I was also able to help out on the farm by taking a stream of water and bailing some hay.
Thursday night was also the start of the volleyball tournament that we entered. My sister Chelsea and her Husband John teamed up with Celeste and I. We had a blast and did pretty good with close games but just couldn't pull most of them out as we went 1-2. One team abused us literally, giving my sister a bruised arm from a spike and another spike almost took Celeste's head off. They were big, strong, and athletic. To say the least we didn't stand a chance. Friday morning we enjoyed the Parade as we watch Grandpa Petersen ride on the veteran float and saw David on his all-star baseball float. Were lucky most of our neices and nephews love us as they were willing to give us some of their candy. After the parade we continued our volleyball championship pursuit as we entered the play-offs. We recruited my brother Jon Wren and sister Jackee, but we seemed to get the same results as we lost our first match and was out. But it was a really fun event.
My sisters and aunts gave Celeste a long-awaited baby shower. I want to thank you all for being good to my wife. That evening Celeste experienced her first Deomolition Derby, and it was a good one. Several cars were flipped and the Abbott Family continued to dominate the competition. This was a great holiday and a great vacation for us.