I have to admit that I out did myself.  I worked myself until I was exhausted and then I kept on working. I even lasted longer then Sheila did,  which was quite a surprise to me.  But I paid the price and now I have come to the end of my day and I am hoping to be in bed and asleep not long after 9, and surely before 9:30 p.m.  I worry about Sheila because not only did she 'work' like I did today; she has to get up at 4 am in the morning to be at the temple.  She told me that with today and the last 3 days that it will take the whole week for her to catch up.  I figure that tomorrow will be hard for me too.  I have expended and I have acquired.  (expended energy and acquired a sunburn)
Let me explain.  Today is the 4th of July.  We got up and had our breakfast over at the ward pavilion with Robert's family.  That took its toll because I was on my feet for nearly an hour before they got there.  Sheila and I were both visiting and enjoying our ward family, but I was ready for a nap by the time we got done, but instead we drove to Kaysville and spent about 5-6 hours, seemed like mostly walking, but all outside in the sun and a little rain and a lot of heat to be there for Colton's fund raiser.  It was a really exciting experience and the folks were just super nice to do all of that for Shelli and her boy(s).  With a valet job by Nicholas we were able to eliminate a 2nd 5 mile hike and get to our car and home ready to crash again before we got s Sonic summer snack for dinner.  So many memories, so much Colton and his sweet smile.  And lots and lots of family.  This has been the 1st time in many, many years that I have spent such a 4th of July outside exerting myself beyond limits and all I can say is that it was worth it!