San Diego temple - you may have already seen this photo I took as I was leaving one night. But it was fun to add it to the blog and see that it worked! Yea!

Record high temperature in Escondido last Saturday: 112 degrees! The a/c has been out of order on two different days at work, as there are many places are struggling with the heat. Is this just an Al Gore publicity stunt for his movie?! Even at the mall on Saturday it was hot and sweaty, not cool at all. At work, I had a Snicker's bar in my desk that I cut into 5 pieces for a little treat every day. Well, with all the heat over the weekend, my Snicker's melted into a big goopy thing and the chocolate took on that dusty color of chocolate that's gotten too hot. But it's ok b/c it still tastes pretty good :)
I hope when you read the Ritter Troop blog that you check on Zachary's progress. 5 months in NICU! It makes you count your blessings, for sure, and stops you from whining about any little thing in your own life when you see what he and his parents are going through.
Anyway, the pool is pretty warm even with no heater. "Wish you were here!"

Hey! With many thanks to Jared O. for getting me going, I'm back on the blog. What an eventful month June was. With Howard in the hospital, as you know, and Lizzy arriving two weeks early but with too many big projects at work to be able to take some vacation to see her, it was a somewhat stressful month.
The trip to Salt Lake City for Michael and Jenn's wedding was great. Jenn manages a tanning salon and is the youngest of five children; Michael is pursuing his computer hardware job in SLC. He looked very happy in the temple and on the dance floor at the reception! The reception was casual with the groomsmen and bridesmaids wearing khaki pants/skirts and blue/hot pink polo shirts. Jenn and Michael were in the traditional gown and tux, but the reception was held in a big barn-like reception center. It was well attended and lots of fun! I even got to dance with both my sons (and Joel taught me the TRUE cha-cha) and Grandma got to dance with all the grandsons except Michael. What was he thinking, forgetting his grandma?!
One big highlight was dinner at the Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant with enough tasty cheese and chocolate to make everyone happy. I'm so glad we could also see the 1842 second edition of the Book of Mormon that Bill Brooke has. It's insured for a cool $1 million. See Ryan's or Mel's great photos if you can.