Mormon Culture

What's as big a deal as Independence Day in July to Utahns? Pioneer Day!  Well, we Mormons don't do it as big in Texas (which nullifies that "everything's bigger in Texas") but we still have fun every now and then honoring our pioneer heritage and paying mind to others with a pioneer spirit.

Saturday morning we gathered for a pancake breakfast, in which Neal got to exercise his excellent flipping skills. 

Sophie followed through with her intentions when she stated a week earlier that she would be participating in the pancake eating contest. After two full plates, Sophie did just that.  I was so proud of my little girl seated between three other boys, two a bit older.  With her hands behind her back, as instructed, she put in a really good effort, even after they called the winner. 

Everything was followed up by a kiddie bike parade, because that's the way we roll.