Rollover

Took a trip to the local farm to sight in a .17HMR with son-in-law (Bryce), Trevor and myself. We used one four wheeler to transport the three of us and our rifles to and from the gate to the shooting area. On the way out Bryce is sitting on the front, Trevor driving, I am sitting (facing backwards) on the rear of the 4 wheeler. Trevor could not see the road too well. We went too far to the left and found the embankment. As the 4 wheeler tilted left, Bryce managed to get off the front and stayed upright on the path. I tried to dismount off the rear and lost my balance, rolled down the embankment trying to avoid being squished under the rolling 4 wheeler. Trevor got off the rolling machine, stayed upright while avoiding tripping over me and stopped the machine from rolling on top of me. I got up and Bryce came down and the 3 of us pushed the machine back on to the tires, then Trevor drove it out of the ditch. Tragedy averted. No cuts or broken bodies. Thanks to Trevor for protecting me.

Good Times

It has been awhile since I have been camping with the Boy Scouts, especially in the cold weather! I went with the scouts (11,12,13 yr olds) to Antelope Island Friday night. On the way in we say 2 big bucks and a doe. We arrived in the campground about 6 pm, and there were 2 buffalo's roaming the campground about 50 yards away.

One of the scouts needed to sleep out under the stars without a tent. We told him the buffalo's would lick him during the night.

I enjoyed the evening, making food, eating spaghetti and strawberry shortcake and telling stories around the campfire.
The scouts used a 2 liter bottle of hot water in the sleeping bag to keep them warm.
On Saturday morning, went to the sod farm and shot some clay pigeons. I can still hit 'em! Did a little genealogy after that and latter in the evening. On Sunday, sat down and looked at some old photos and books...fascinating, the history of our family! Went to the range on Saturday afternoon to sight in a few rifles. Looking forward to using the M1 Garand next Saturday, at a match in Logan.
Life is great! Had a wonderful (peaceful) Sunday!

It's Joseph!

Bode was Joseph in the Christmas program at his preschool.






Bode in his chair ready for class!



Josh wanted some cupcake, also!

It's Huntin' Time!!!

My huntin' buddy!

Melanie, Barb, myself and Mel's friends went Pheasant hunting in Benson, UT the other day...and had a blast!!!
It took Mel some time to adjust to shooting a shotgun. Mel went to a Turkey Shoot the following week and after a slow start, shot 6 clay pigeons in a row! WOW! Now that she has some experience under her belt, she wants to go all the time...any time!





We had the pleasure of being with our friends. From left to right- Craig, Melanie, Susan, Barb, Ernie, Melanie, Colton, Billie.

Summer vacation

You would think that it would be warm water in June in
sunny southern California!

My little girl is growing up fast!

I guess that means I am getting old fast!

Homecoming

Some old man that is a friend of the TITANS

The kids wanted to have some fun with an old man, which kinda let me feel young for a brief time

Melanie and her friends are TITANS

Matt came home for a visit over the Labor Day weekend. It was wonderful to have him here, if only for a few days. He spent the weekend visiting friends and relatives. Matt is doing great and serving his country proudly in the US Army.

Graduate

Brittany (Matt's wife), graduated from Clearfield High School last May. We are proud of her and welcome her to our humble family. Brittany is the blonde, just in case you were wondering.

Basic Training

Matt has graduated from Basic Training. The dude on the left of Matt is Burns, and is now Matt's roommate at Tech School in Alabama.

More of the family

More and more...

More family

They just keep coming out of the wood work!

Family pics

Thought you might want to see current pics of the family at Sara's Blessing on June 2nd.

Sara Lee

We have been blessed with another angel that came into the world. Sara was blessed on June 1st, and we were there! So was Sara's extended family.

Somebody's Birthday

It was wonderful to have my family around on my birthday!




The boys had a ball playing games and keeping grandpa busy. They got really interested in the vacuum and the fact that it can suck belly buttons.



Is Josh heading off towards playing soccer or football? What do you think?

Softball Girl

This is my little girl playing city recreation softball.  Melanie has a great talent for softball.  She is the shortstop (she stops the short players from getting on base), has a great arm (the right one), is able to throw the ball straight and fast.  Her team has won all their games.