Revelation of the Pyramids

Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford

How Come?

Why don't people update their blogs? Was it just a fad at the beginning and now it's too much work to post something once in awhile? I don't have room to talk, but then I've never been very consistent with my journal writing, either.

I miss being able to keep up with my family and friends through their blogs :-(

Happy Birthday to ME!

Here's the fabulous birthday cake Chelsea made for me. It was not only beautiful, but delicious, too, with ganache and butter cream with walnut fillings. Kat and Chelsea made Cafe Rio salads for dinner - Yum! We had such a good time.

2011 YETI

Another fabulous event in the City of Woodland Hills which was directed by Dennis.

A real "journal-enhancing" experience!

Tom Hanks - Pageant Dad

The Beauty of Mathematics

Knees

I had my knee scoped to repair a torn meniscus on Monday, December 27th. I hoped it would be completely repaired and that everything would be back to normal. Or better. Bad news: I need a total knee replacement sometime soon. My knee hurts all the time and today Dr. Nelson gave me a cortizone shot, which has helped tremendously. I have another appointment in two weeks to see how it's doing. He didn't seem too positive when I asked if either exercise (biking, eliptical) would strengthen my knee or if glucosomine would help. Looks like I have a course correction coming up. No more walking/running. I'll sure miss participating in the 5-ks.

A Digital Nativity

A Digital Nativity

Cookin' Cousins

The Silent Monks - Hallelujah Chorus

Hunger Games Preview - Warning Graphic!

The Story of Jonah - like you've never heard it before!

The story of Jonah from Corinth Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Yep...I'm a Mormon!

Justin

We lost our dear son, Justin, on Tuesday July 6, 2010. He was suffering from depression, and though he fought it so hard, it was not enough. His funeral was held on Wednesday, July 14th at the Maple Canyon Ward chapel in Woodland Hills. We miss him more than he ever dreamed.

Happy Independence Day!

I love the 4th of July. When I was growing up in Sunnyvale, California, my dad would help us up onto the roof top and we'd spread out a blanket where we could sit and watch the fireworks around the valley as well as the Blue Angels flight show from Moffitt Field Naval Station. It brings back memories of barbeques in the back yard with hamburgers, chips, and lemonade. I love to go to the giant Freedom Festival parade in Provo. This year Den and I will run in the Freedom Run 5-K, then go to the parade, and end up boating at Utah Lake with a picnic with the family. Have a great day - and may the Fourth be with you!

Kanab 2010

We had such a fantastic time in Kanab over Memorial Day weekend. Den & I met Shawn, Jenny & kids and Chelsea and baby Ty at the Brown's condo which we rented for 4 nights. We spent a couple of days hiking in Zion's Canyon, then after all the kids left Sunday morning, we spent a day in Grand Canyon and a day in Bryce Canyon. Such a memorable trip!

Baby Ty

We are so excited to tend Baby Ty this weekend while Chelsea & Skyler are in Hawaii. We don't have anything planned, except to play with him every day. Oh, except maybe Monday morning - I've been called to Jury Duty and unless the case is dismissed, I will be in court.

General Petraeus Speaks at BYU

General Petraeus' Top 10 reasons BYU grads make good soldiers:

10 — They have already been on many a mission.

9 — Army chow is no problem for folks accustomed to eating green Jell-o and shredded carrots.

8 — It's not a problem if they don't know what rank someone is, they just refer to them as Brother or Sister so-and-so.

7 — They never go AWOL. They just call it being less active.

6 — They will seize any objective swiftly if you tell them refreshments will be served.

5 — They know how to make things happen. In fact if you ever need a base built quickly in a barren wasteland, stride out to where you want them to start, plant your walking stick down and say in a loud voice, "This is the place."

4 — They have innovative ideas for handling insurgents — like assigning them home teachers.

3 — They always have a years' supply of provisions on hand.

2 — They are the world's most reliable designated drivers.

1 — They understand how far Iraq has come over the last seven years, and they think that Iraq's old spot in the "Axis of Evil" can now be filled by the University of Utah.