track meet (STATE)

We went  to watch abbie in the state "Hershrey" track meet for kids from about 9-14--her  4x 100 relay team took --second--she was the first leg and ran like a speedy fast--race to pass the baton and it was great--we love watching her and enjoyed the fun of seeing them do so well

bridal veil falls

growing up both bryan and I drove past provo river and bridal veil falls --many times--but just this last fri did we walk up to the falls  it was beautiful and a stroll by comparison to other falls we hike to (such as bell canyon, the falls on mt. timpanogus, and some that we've seen in hawaii)  so if you get the time--go exploring in the area--its neat!!

Stephen--Happy Birthday

Dear Stephen  Happy Birthday --this little boy had a birthday--this one sitting here--Father in Heaven bless him--throughout the coming year.   --
We've appreciated you for many --years now--and have shared in many birthdays with you.  May this be a wonderful and memoriable birthday for you.  We would like to do the top ten true to tradition.
its such a pleasure to think of your many fine qualities--know that these are just a few we captured in writing.
*  Sense of humor---you take teasing and you can dish it out with the best of 'em  --but in the end you laugh things off. 
*good at games --its tough to beat you at games--you always play fair--but with a sense of compitition
*you are such a kind person--you like the scripture say are without "guile"  --kindness goes a long way with us
* you are spiritual-- taking time to improve your knowledge of the gospel and share teachings of the gospel with your kids and taking them to church and having FHE and prayers.
* you teach your kids  new things--like try to memorize three words--and remember them in the morning. and you inspire your kids
* you work hard and help  your patients and do what is asked of you --and go above and beyond
* you take time to enjoy life--you find joy in friends and family and activities with both
* you give courage and encouragement to  your kids and Nancy when they are up to things such as ragnar races, spelling bees, running relay races--or just making a new friend in a new ward- or giving a talk to the YW group
-you help  them have a 'can do'  attititude. 
*you make eggs  sandwiches for the kids, you wrestle with kyle, you pack him in the back pack
you are an example of greeting your kids with a heartfelt "HELLO"  when you get back to them
* you are sensitive to tender stories involving your anscestors that have gone before --and you get the sacrifices they've made and you seem to understand--people of all ages --here on earth and those who have passed on.

* you are an all around wonderful person--with so much going for them--your family and your new practice are lucky to have you

better together

there is a song written called better together--I couldn't agree more...

fun in the park with the grand kids

last sat. spent some time in the canyon rim park with some  of the grand kids--one thing we did was run through bubbles being put out by a bubble machine--it was a lot of fun... pic may not show my best side--but I was having a ball just being there with them...I have had fun just being there with the kids swimming and other summer comings and goings too

track and field events

went to watch chloe call in her track event recently running the 200 meter race at MHS --she did great --what a speed demon --(placing third)
--it reminded me how much fun it was to stay at the Keith and Carrie call home--this past summer..the girls really pitched in, and made it a fun stay for me

I also watched as abbie ran the first part of a four man relay race--100 meters each--Abbie gave them a huge lead-- the team members kept it up the entire way and took first place--great runners all of them
woo woo...

happy Birthday Dad

these aren't too clear--but the feeling of a wonderful father--leading out in a big family is always a happy memory to me--thanks dad and happy birthday Jun 21--I remember your goodness always.
ps these are pics of pics--that I took off my cousins computer--someday I'll get clear ones...smiley face