Okay Bjorn AND myself... but nobody has ever spent 4 1/2 days in Salt Lake City just to visit us. Apparently, his parents (and sister) love us. They flew down from WA Friday afternoon and started thier touristy tradition (his mom loves to do EVERYTHING there is a to do in any town she visits). It had been over 10 years since they'd been to Utah, so there were plenty of attractions to hit: temple square (including museum, conference center, JS movie, etc.), Bingham Copper Mine, BYU football game, introducing them to our favorite ice cream (SubZero), walking around BYU campus, welfare square, DI, air force museum... and of course the boys went shooting and the girls went shopping.
For me the most memorable moment was the BYU Homecoming game. I hadn't been to a football game since 2008, and even then I wasn't too thrilling of an event. Granted, that could have something to do with the fact that I was on the phone with Bjorn half the time as we were "long distance dating" during that semester. At that time of life I didn't go to the games with any friends as they all seemed to be glued to "significant others". Overall, the last few games I went to were not much fun at all.. So I was understandably a bit nervous to bring my in-laws to a sporting event I hadn't enjoyed lately. Not to mention BYU's losing streak. What was I thinking?!? However- entering Lavell Edwards Stadium brought a grin to my face. The GOOD games, the GOOD times, the GOOD memories all came back. What a lively environment! And the game turned out to be amazing! Besides the fact that BYU won, we made some good plays, and the whole thing was enjoyable to watch. Great weather, no sun in our eyes, the cougar marching band (with my sister in it), the traditions, the students, the cheering, the hilarious opening prayer...... Maybe BYU is trying to lure me back? Regardless, I am and always will be a supportive alumni.
I may be a little TOO excited to be at the game
this picture is actually of my parents and Madeline, who were at the game as well. We tried to get our seats all together, but ended up a few rows apart. The orange rope around Madeline's neck is the flotation strap for the binoculars. Maybe Dad didn't realize that's not much of a worry in Utah.....
Most importantly, we enjoyed some Graham family favorites such as cooking breakfast together (well, 2 of the crew), playing board games, and birthday traditions. Thanks family!
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