To demonstrate, here are some highlights from the Freedom Festival Parade:
I mean, really, where else would missionaries get a wild standing ovation?
Where else would one see her father cruising in a golf cart, managing the festivities (my dad is shaded in the green shirt). I love my family, and they live in Provo. Another connection.
And there's a tank passing my beloved Provo High School, a place where I made some wonderful life-long friends. Despite the fact that I lived on the west end of town (versus the prestigious east), I never felt badly about that because my peers were so accepting and kind. Maybe I was removed from the drama, but I seriously felt like everyone got along (am I wrong, PHSers?). I was honored to know so many great people.
And we can't forget BYU, born and raised in Provo as well. BYU literally changed Jer's life, and without it we wouldn't be together. I love the beautiful campus and the atmosphere -- you can't get that feeling anywhere else.
Football!!!! (for which this diesel is announcing). I LOVE BYU football. I can't erase the hope I have at the beginning of every season, despite a disappointing previous season. Basketball ranks a close second, and I love men's volleyball as well. We may not be successful every year, but I'm definitely entertained and full of suspense.
And the best part of Provo? Since Jer and I met here, we have created two beautiful children and will be having another one very soon.
So mock Provo all you want -- I'll probably agree with you to some extent. I've never claimed Provo perfection. But your arguments won't sway my opinion. Maybe P-Town's not as cool and hip as other places, but who am I kidding? I'm not cool or hip either. I LOVE PROVO!!!
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Yes PHS friends! :) Loved your posts, and I am glad you grew up in Provo because we are friends because of it! Love your kiddos and glad you all had a wonderful holiday weekend.
Well you definitely know how to have fun in Provo! Your celebration schedule put some of us who still live in Provo to shame.
Amen! I think Provo is great. And I think your group of PHS friends was also extraordinary. I often wished to have a close-knit group of friends as fun and cool as Philip's friends.
Glad you were feeling up to a wonderful trip to Provo - looks like you had a fantastic time!
I was just commenting to my sister how I envy that she lives in D.C. during the 4th of July. She said how nothing compares to the celebrations that take place in Provo. I'd have to agree!!!
Provo was a great place to grow up!! I loved it. I loved PHS. I love the BYU campus and I make it a point to take my children there as often as possible.
Lisa - It is me Holli...I am so sad we missed you. We ended up being crazier than I thought...but yes, yes and yes! There is always the next reunion right!?
It is always nice to be home. Provo 4th celebrations is always so much fun and something I haven't done since I was Jayce's age!
I agree with your entire post - Provo was a great place to grow up! I take my kids there A LOT...and not just to see grandma and grandpa. We LOVE the Freedom Festival, the BYU creamery, the parks, the Towne Center Mall, etc...so glad we live close enough to enjoy it all of the time!
So glad you guys got to come up for the Fourth! Sorry about all the medical challenges; congrats on being down to double-digits until your baby is due. Call us next time your in town! Good luck with everything.
I always miss Provo on the 4th of July. *sigh* Especially the balloon festival. Thanks for helping me realize I don't have to qualify growing up in Provo as acceptable. And, it's only to other members of the church, oddly enough. When talking to others, I don't have a problem explaining I grew up in Utah. Interesting...
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