Looks like Katie's photography class in High School is paying dividends! Blake the second coming of Evil Knievel....? That was awesome!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Pink Cadillac
I had just been thinking the other day that I need to start carrying my camera with me, so I charged the batteries and put it in my work bag. About 3 miles from home I was rewarded for my efforts with the following: (Click the photos to see a bigger version)
Two guys in large Palomino hats cruising up the 5 freeway in a pink convertible Cadillac. Now if that was not enough, take a look at the picture I snapped in my side mirror... The car sports bull horns wider the hood! Just another day in Southern California.
Two guys in large Palomino hats cruising up the 5 freeway in a pink convertible Cadillac. Now if that was not enough, take a look at the picture I snapped in my side mirror... The car sports bull horns wider the hood! Just another day in Southern California.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
News from Lou and Joan's kids
A few news items that may be of interest to the family.
1. Liesel Buhrley was born to Pepper and Michael on April 22 (7 lb 4 oz - 20 inches)
See Pepper's blog for photos http://apinchofpepper.blogspot.com
2. Jolyn ran (and completed) the Boston Marathon. (Lou J. took pictures)
3. Mckay took first place in the Idaho State Championship wrestling tournament in both Grecco-Roman and Free Style (98 pounds)
Monday, January 1, 2007
OK, Next
Thanks, Ron, for getting things going. I'll go next. My reason for starting this occurred while putting the calendar together. I didn't know why some people were where they were- wanted to know why they were there. Maybe we shouldn't have to wait until the next Christmas letter arrives before we know who is where, and why. Most of you have some great things to report on, but we don't hear of them until it is history. Mike in Minn., etc. SO, take the next step and contribute. I'll go next. I shouldn't take many lines.
At this time, I'm still teaching and coaching at Davis High. I teach World Civilizations and Body Conditioning. The kids are so appreciative: It's always great at the end of the day to have so many ask if they can answer a few extra questions from the textbook or maybe run a few more laps.
Coaching: Going well. Boys won State Cross Country Championships, Girls were 2nd. My top boy runner qualified for the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships in San Diego. Foot Locker flew him to San Diego, put him up at the Hotel del Coronado for three days, etc. Nike gave him running apparel, shoes, treated him like a king. I flew the red-eye special, stayed at Motel 6, and still had a great time. He placed 22nd out of the 205,000 boys who run Cross Country in the U.S. It was a highlight for me as there have been a few kids from Utah that have made it to the meet. I attribute a great deal of his success to me as I told him to run fast.
Track last spring: Girls won State, Boys were 3rd. Boys should have won also.
Other things: Still living in Clearfield (AKA the Ghetto). Still running- very slow. Still biking- haven't crashed in months.
Social highlight: picking up a three-plate entree at Panda Express to share with Helen on Sundays.
That's it for now. Let's see some entries that may be a little more exciting.
Old Rog
At this time, I'm still teaching and coaching at Davis High. I teach World Civilizations and Body Conditioning. The kids are so appreciative: It's always great at the end of the day to have so many ask if they can answer a few extra questions from the textbook or maybe run a few more laps.
Coaching: Going well. Boys won State Cross Country Championships, Girls were 2nd. My top boy runner qualified for the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships in San Diego. Foot Locker flew him to San Diego, put him up at the Hotel del Coronado for three days, etc. Nike gave him running apparel, shoes, treated him like a king. I flew the red-eye special, stayed at Motel 6, and still had a great time. He placed 22nd out of the 205,000 boys who run Cross Country in the U.S. It was a highlight for me as there have been a few kids from Utah that have made it to the meet. I attribute a great deal of his success to me as I told him to run fast.
Track last spring: Girls won State, Boys were 3rd. Boys should have won also.
Other things: Still living in Clearfield (AKA the Ghetto). Still running- very slow. Still biking- haven't crashed in months.
Social highlight: picking up a three-plate entree at Panda Express to share with Helen on Sundays.
That's it for now. Let's see some entries that may be a little more exciting.
Old Rog
Friday, December 29, 2006
Ron & Karen Update
I think Old Rog's "Blog" idea is worth trying, so I'll back that statement up with an attempt. This may NOT be what he had in mind, but nevertheless, here goes a stab at "keeping up with" Ron & Karen's crew a little better. Roger, I hope this entry of mine does not kill any momentum or impetus your blogging idea might have acquired if the family had only had a better first impression!
Karen: works occasionally (after viewings & funerals) cleaning nearby Lindquist Mortuary; works constantly (after arising & until going to bed) cleaning up after Ron & Blake; works full-time keeping in touch w/ each of our 4 married daughters, and in adding crafts & clever touches to "this old house" we still call home; serves as 1st Counselor in our ward's Relief Society.
Ron: enjoying more than he thought he would his recent assignment change from classroom teaching to teacher observation & training in what CES calls "The Area Office"; he & Karen even enjoyed an all-expenses paid trip to exotic Rock Springs, Wyoming for a day as part of his new assignment; serves at 1st Counselor in stake presidency-6 years down, likely 3 more to go.
Stephanie & Jonathan Hale & Jaycee & Tyler: Steph stays busy juggling working a couple days a week as an orthodontic assistant and being a dutiful wife to Jonathan & mother to Jaycee (almost 9 years old, 3rd grade) & Tyler (6 1/2 yrs. old, 1st grade). Jonathan is going to Weber State full-time and working full-time as well, so he puts in long, long days. Jon is secretary in the Elders Quorum Presidency, and Steph teaches in Relief Society.
Jennifer & Chad Jensen, & Carson, Bennett, & Eden: Jennifer gets more than a full cardio-workout each day trying to keep up with two LIVELY little boys, Carson (5 yrs. old) & Bennett (2 1/2 yrs. old), and a very sweet & precious recent addition, Eden (4 months); Chad, who is in his 2nd year of Family Practice Residency at Mckay-Dee Hospital, seems to enjoy his work, though he spends many, many hours a week at the hospital. Jen is in the Primary Presidency, and I think Chad is still "flying under the radar" due to his having to miss church a few Sundays a month due to his work.
Heidi & Kyle Eliason: Heidi is approaching her final month of teaching in 2nd grade in Richmond, Virginia, as she is expecting their first child (a girl) in early February; she has a very diverse clientele, as you might expect ; Kyle is doing well in and really loving his 2nd year of medical school at Virginia Commonwealth; he serves in the stake sunday school presidency, and Heidi is serves in the Primary Presidency; Karen is planning to fly out and spend a couple weeks with Heidi when she has her baby, and so expect Blake & I to be at your door around supper time for a couple weeks.
Jessica & Josh Francis: Jessica and Josh are both graduating from Weber State with their bachelors degrees this coming May, and a month or two later, they will be heading to Omaha, Nebraska, where Josh has been accepted to dental schoolat Creighton University. Jessica works as an office manager & receptionist for a local dentist, & Josh works at a dental lab, so neither will enter Josh's dental school without some prior exposure. Jessica is in the Young Women's Presidency, and Josh is in the Young Men's Presidency.
Blake: Blake (turns 18 in August) is a senior at Weber High. his recovery from the 3 surgeries he had 3 years ago is nothing short of miraculous; he absolutely CRAVES anything and everything about farming, and nothing seems to tickle him more than when he sees a huge tractor, combine, swather, herd of cattle, etc.; one of his favorite activities is to go up to the farm in Huntsville; he'd prefer to fire up the Roberts' tractors & drive them around, but I've discouraged him from doing that, so at times he settles instead for riding a motorcycle or 4-wheeler; he's been begging me to ask Uncle Verlin if he could work for him up in Cherry Creek this summer, but he may not have to travel that far to get his "farming fix", as recently a local farmer here in No. Ogden has told Blake he would like to hire him in the spring. Blake can hardly wait, an attitude much like his father & his uncles, who would only leave the farm in the event of extreme emergencies during their late teenage years.
Karen: works occasionally (after viewings & funerals) cleaning nearby Lindquist Mortuary; works constantly (after arising & until going to bed) cleaning up after Ron & Blake; works full-time keeping in touch w/ each of our 4 married daughters, and in adding crafts & clever touches to "this old house" we still call home; serves as 1st Counselor in our ward's Relief Society.
Ron: enjoying more than he thought he would his recent assignment change from classroom teaching to teacher observation & training in what CES calls "The Area Office"; he & Karen even enjoyed an all-expenses paid trip to exotic Rock Springs, Wyoming for a day as part of his new assignment; serves at 1st Counselor in stake presidency-6 years down, likely 3 more to go.
Stephanie & Jonathan Hale & Jaycee & Tyler: Steph stays busy juggling working a couple days a week as an orthodontic assistant and being a dutiful wife to Jonathan & mother to Jaycee (almost 9 years old, 3rd grade) & Tyler (6 1/2 yrs. old, 1st grade). Jonathan is going to Weber State full-time and working full-time as well, so he puts in long, long days. Jon is secretary in the Elders Quorum Presidency, and Steph teaches in Relief Society.
Jennifer & Chad Jensen, & Carson, Bennett, & Eden: Jennifer gets more than a full cardio-workout each day trying to keep up with two LIVELY little boys, Carson (5 yrs. old) & Bennett (2 1/2 yrs. old), and a very sweet & precious recent addition, Eden (4 months); Chad, who is in his 2nd year of Family Practice Residency at Mckay-Dee Hospital, seems to enjoy his work, though he spends many, many hours a week at the hospital. Jen is in the Primary Presidency, and I think Chad is still "flying under the radar" due to his having to miss church a few Sundays a month due to his work.
Heidi & Kyle Eliason: Heidi is approaching her final month of teaching in 2nd grade in Richmond, Virginia, as she is expecting their first child (a girl) in early February; she has a very diverse clientele, as you might expect ; Kyle is doing well in and really loving his 2nd year of medical school at Virginia Commonwealth; he serves in the stake sunday school presidency, and Heidi is serves in the Primary Presidency; Karen is planning to fly out and spend a couple weeks with Heidi when she has her baby, and so expect Blake & I to be at your door around supper time for a couple weeks.
Jessica & Josh Francis: Jessica and Josh are both graduating from Weber State with their bachelors degrees this coming May, and a month or two later, they will be heading to Omaha, Nebraska, where Josh has been accepted to dental schoolat Creighton University. Jessica works as an office manager & receptionist for a local dentist, & Josh works at a dental lab, so neither will enter Josh's dental school without some prior exposure. Jessica is in the Young Women's Presidency, and Josh is in the Young Men's Presidency.
Blake: Blake (turns 18 in August) is a senior at Weber High. his recovery from the 3 surgeries he had 3 years ago is nothing short of miraculous; he absolutely CRAVES anything and everything about farming, and nothing seems to tickle him more than when he sees a huge tractor, combine, swather, herd of cattle, etc.; one of his favorite activities is to go up to the farm in Huntsville; he'd prefer to fire up the Roberts' tractors & drive them around, but I've discouraged him from doing that, so at times he settles instead for riding a motorcycle or 4-wheeler; he's been begging me to ask Uncle Verlin if he could work for him up in Cherry Creek this summer, but he may not have to travel that far to get his "farming fix", as recently a local farmer here in No. Ogden has told Blake he would like to hire him in the spring. Blake can hardly wait, an attitude much like his father & his uncles, who would only leave the farm in the event of extreme emergencies during their late teenage years.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Pictures
Pictures can be added to the blog. It slows things down a little, but it can be done. Not available for Fatboy's 1,000,000 shots.
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