The Truth Re-told

Aunt Katie Wearing Hyrum And Harker's Shoes

2012-02-11T09:58:00.001-06:00

The dark one is Hyrum's 8 and the other Harker's 10.

Poison Control

2012-02-11T08:09:00.001-06:00

Have you ever taken someone else's medication. Apparently, it is pretty easy to do if you're holding them in your hand while you get yourself a drink. Reflex. Poison control said she'll live but lay off the heart meds.

My Guy Girl Scout Event

2012-02-04T20:59:00.001-06:00

Natalie and I got to attend her first official Girl Scout event tonight. It was a daddy daughter event. It was very fun and she was so excited. There were games, dinner, dancing, and crafts. What more could a little girl want?

All Natalie wants for Christmas is...

2011-11-02T21:02:00.001-05:00

No Brain, No Pain

2011-10-06T11:49:00.002-05:00

I believe the city purchasing office needs to get an education. This new doggy cop truck is the latest example. Most would look at this truck and not think twice about it. This after all is Gallup, NM and we have more than our share of wild and neglected dogs running around. But what most don't see is the blatant ignorance or mishandling of city funds. Now to be fair, I was not able to confirm that this was indeed bought and paid for by the city, but it may as well be.

Why? What makes this mishandling of funds? Well unless something in the doggy world has changed that I missed, this truck is over-kill. A standard 1/2 ton pickup would have been more than enough truck for this fiberglass bed and a Saint Bernard, a Mastiff, a Newfoundland, a Dogue de Bordeaux, a Great Dane, and a Perro de Presa Canario and I don't see a lot of those running around, much less wild. Also, there would be the issue of fitting one of these breeds in one of those compartments. But hey, we got money, let's buy a heavy duty 3/4 ton truck. Never mind that the stiffer suspension will bounce the kidneys right of any thing in the back.

But hey it's only money, and if you don't spend it all this year you may get less next year.

Fishing

2011-10-01T13:41:00.001-05:00

As You Can See I'm All Alone

2011-09-23T09:10:00.001-05:00

Tucanos

2011-09-16T22:06:00.001-05:00

Snake Or No Snake

2011-09-10T20:36:00.001-05:00

I will have you know that this photo came at a great personal cost, that is about 1 year of my life. This photo was taken near the transformer on the corner of my father's property. If he will remember, he must have thrown a spent spray can on the dirt slope near there. Well apparently it had enough propellant in it to make a good little hissing noise as I stepped on it while preparing to send him this photo. So picture it, me fully dressed in my suit (on my way home from Stake Conference) I had just taken this photo and was bringing up my email to send it to him and I hear this hissing sound under my feet. Needless to say my feet next touched the ground about 10 feet away and 6 feet lower in elevation. It was all very involuntary, I heard the hiss, my brain said, "You've just stepped on a snake. Idiot!", then I remembered I couldn't fly either. But I did manage to hold on to my phone.

City Cleanup Off To A Troubled Start

2011-09-10T09:53:00.001-05:00

So the city hit the Mossman neighborhood like gang busters this morning and their first act of official business was to knock over a telephone pole on Valentina. Apparently the boon arm on one of the city trucks caught a Comcast line which spans Valentina; likely under height, and pulled the pole on the East side of Valentina to the South.

Scripture Talk

2011-09-05T19:52:00.001-05:00

Good times! Got to talk scripts with Uncle Doug, dad, and my brother. Bet you wish you where here. It is nice to have a group to hash over Scriptures. Ah, good.

This Is Where You Turn

2011-09-02T15:11:00.001-05:00

I'm Immature

2011-09-02T13:31:00.001-05:00

Look at the plate!

You Hurt My Heart

2011-08-30T23:15:00.000-05:00

Tonight at bedtime, my lil' buddy (Nathan) was not wanting to go to bed. He was just wondering the house and avoiding doing anything that would lead him closer to bed. Finally, mom had him cornered in his bedroom and stripped him to his skivvies and instructed him to go to the bathroom, get his pj's on and get in bed. He walked past me heading to the bathroom, not at all happy about this. He began doing quite a good job calmly expressing verbally his displeasure about his situation and how his mother was not being fair. Rachael brought his pj's in and set them on the bed and asked that I get him dressed and send him to bed. Then for some unknown reason he turned on me.

So there I was, standing at the end of the bed in my room when Nathan, still out of sight in the bathroom, declared that he was sad. Then he walked into the bedroom, looked at me and said, "You hurt my heart!" I was stunned and not quite sure I heard correctly I asked, "What?" he then said, "Daddy, you hurt my heart!" I quickly attempted to discover what I had done wrong as I had been only an observer to his situation at this point. But it soon became clear he was expressing to me his dissatisfaction at my lack of involvement. To which he then learned of his dissatisfaction of my involvement.

I Was Good This Morning

2011-08-26T08:01:00.000-05:00

I love this elliptical! It's a Precor EFX534i.

Go Isotopes!

2011-08-25T20:08:00.001-05:00

Natalie's First Day Of School

2011-08-15T14:44:00.001-05:00

What Are You Looking At?

2011-08-08T13:57:00.001-05:00

Pappadeaux... We Meet Again

2011-07-28T20:10:00.001-05:00

Rachael and I came here a month or so ago and being back in Albuquerque, this time for work, why not enjoy it again. I only wish Rachael were here with me and not because I am by myself. Sadly I have no problem eating out by myself I have to much self confidence to worry about something so petty. I just wish she could enjoy this too. She would love it.

$13.88

2011-07-19T22:21:00.000-05:00

Rachael has adopted some extreme couponing skills and this was her latest haul. She got all this for the price above an 82% savings.

Wish You Were Here

2011-07-16T21:22:00.001-05:00

Dole Icecream!

2011-07-14T19:17:00.001-05:00

Daddy daddy I Want Ears

2011-07-14T15:35:00.001-05:00

10 minutes later. Here dad I don't want to wear these! Little girls!

Vader Came To Jedi Training.

2011-07-14T13:57:00.001-05:00

Disneyland

2011-07-14T12:30:00.001-05:00

I'm Glad My Brakes Are Good

2011-07-13T21:57:00.001-05:00

But I must confess I've wanted to hit one just to say I have.

Legoland Water Park

2011-07-11T12:15:00.001-05:00

Sea Life

2011-07-10T15:33:00.001-05:00

Back To The Beach

2011-07-10T10:32:00.001-05:00

Granny's Apple Fries

2011-07-09T20:59:00.001-05:00

Hyrum's been talking about these apple fries for a few months now and finally he gets to savor the flavor. Now I am sure I will hear about the experience for another few month. He said, "Man these are good!"

Guess Where We Are

2011-07-09T12:02:00.001-05:00

Wish You Were Here!

2011-07-08T21:52:00.001-05:00

Ah The Ocean

2011-07-08T21:25:00.001-05:00

Tommy's... My New Favorite

2011-07-08T15:51:00.001-05:00

FYI

2011-07-08T12:01:00.001-05:00

Kingman AZ Is Not All Bad

2011-07-07T15:31:00.001-05:00

On The Road Again

2011-07-02T18:33:00.001-05:00

2 For 2

2011-07-02T16:41:00.001-05:00

2 months, 2 flat tires.

Car 1, Brad 1

2011-06-12T19:57:00.001-05:00

Technically the car should have 2 as the trunk lid blow down on my head as I was getting the spare out. Clines Corner to Gallup is going to be long.

Welcome To Their Castle

2011-06-10T16:55:00.000-05:00

The only thing I can think to say is "It's not even a double-wide!"

Window Rock Rodeo

2011-06-02T22:08:00.001-05:00

Daddy I want to ride a pony!

Animal Style!!!

2011-05-29T22:37:00.001-05:00

Guess Where

2011-05-29T13:27:00.001-05:00

Visit To Temple Square

2011-05-29T13:04:00.001-05:00

Provo Temple

2011-05-27T16:53:00.001-05:00

Taking the kiddos on a tour.

I Chuckle

2011-05-25T11:52:00.001-05:00

Some people need to figure this drive-thru thing out and at sonic really! She got out paid and then walked her order around to the right side of her car to put it in. The kicker for me was that her window worked fine and we are at Sonic, just pull in to the stalls.

Did I Say A Weird Day!

2011-05-24T20:06:00.001-05:00

So I just checked into my hotel room. It is at the holiday inn express and they gave me a mini suite. Ah, 2 flat screens I could watch 2 things at once.

Now what to watch?

Swanky Alamogordo

2011-05-24T19:03:00.002-05:00

I just had the weirdest day in a long time and it just keeps getting better. First, you should know that I am in Alamogordo, NM for work assisting with work load. So from the start I was out of my element. I believe the last time I was I Alamogordo I was 8 or 9 and riding with with my Grandfather in his truck.

Well for those who have been to Alamogordo you know it is a dirt bowl between an Airforce Base and a mountain and a little on the trashy side is another understatement. Anyway I heard about this place to eat during my day and I was told it is a must try. So why not!

In 10 steps I went from best dressed to how dare he wear that. I love New Mexico. I am now listening to a man singing and struminng. This place gets 5 stars from me. This place goes by the name Stelia Vita.

The Owl Cafe

2011-05-24T09:46:00.002-05:00

Following the advice of colleagues, I was lead to the Owl Cafe in San Antonio New Mexico. The advice was the their burgers are the best in the State. Sadly this is not the case. It should be noted that the interior is more bar than cafe. The burger was okay and things were interesting; like the 2 old ladies sitting at the bar. I think they've been sitting there since the '60s. One of them had orangish gray hair and looked like an old version of the mother from that seventy's show. It was a very "welcome to the twilight zone" experience.

I Saw Booty At McDonald's

2011-05-19T08:54:00.001-05:00

Hahaha!

It Snowed A Little Last Night

2011-05-11T07:30:00.001-05:00

Rachael In All Her Glory

2011-05-05T20:25:00.001-05:00

Someone In My House Now Uses This

2011-05-04T07:31:00.001-05:00

Snow... really!

2011-05-01T15:46:00.000-05:00

Snake!

2011-04-27T16:52:00.001-05:00

Careful crossing the road.

Funny Prank

2011-04-26T10:43:00.001-05:00

So my parents were out of town last week and my cousin Ethan was staying at there house while they were gone. So I swung by and left him a surprise! Imagine walking in your room and seeing what you think is a pair of legs sticking out from under your bed.

Dad Where's The Rest Of It

2011-04-23T14:51:00.001-05:00

Say No To The Sling

2011-04-22T13:09:00.001-05:00

Good thing it's a total. My understanding, in New Mexico, tow companies are suppose to use a wheel lift or a flat bed to tow cars. Unfortunately some still don't. So do yourself a favor if anyone tries to tow your vehicle with out a wheel lift or or flatbed and is just using a sling like this truck, tell them NO! They will cause additional damage to you car.

My Rachael

2011-04-17T21:12:00.000-05:00

The Exit Arrows At A New Dollar General

2011-04-12T10:37:00.001-05:00

They are supposed to show left lane, left turn and right lane, right turn; but whoever painted them doesn't get how they work.

It's Snowing

2011-04-09T15:34:00.001-05:00

Cub Scouts Learning Woodworking

2011-04-09T12:23:00.001-05:00

Thank Bro. Jones!

Taking The Boys To The Movies

2011-04-08T17:52:00.001-05:00

Last Night Hyrum Got His Bobcat

2011-04-07T16:24:00.000-05:00

I had to flip him upside down and Harker got to tie his tail on.

12 Tons

2011-04-06T20:10:00.001-05:00

How Much Fun Is This

2011-04-05T15:59:00.001-05:00

Uh Honey, About The Driveway

2011-04-03T20:31:00.001-05:00

I Almost Forgot, This Was Hyrum Revenge For April Fools

2011-04-03T20:00:00.001-05:00

Man don't mess with Hyrum.

New Trampoline, New Fun

2011-04-03T19:52:00.001-05:00

Front Again

2011-04-03T14:35:00.001-05:00

Stump... Gone!

2011-04-03T14:26:00.001-05:00

The Cats Away, The Mouse Is Playing.

2011-04-03T13:48:00.001-05:00

April Fool's

2011-04-01T19:48:00.001-05:00

So this morning the boys woke up to a whole new world. I told them while they were sleeping that China had invaded the U.S. That Obama signed over the country and that they had no school today because they had to change over the curriculum. Harker was distraught over the prospects of having to start reading book 7 of Harry Potter over again in a new language. Hyrum was like, "Yes I get to play DS all day." In this photo Harker made Hyrum shut off all the light to hide and they were peering out to see if they could see any troops marching in the streets.

Grandma & Red Robin, What More Could You Want?

2011-03-31T19:55:00.001-05:00

No Dumping

2011-03-26T17:50:00.001-05:00

In Case You Haven't Heard

2011-03-22T15:22:00.001-05:00

They claim the Bible tells this date. They must just ignore the rest of the Bible.

2nd Place In Pack Pinewood Derby

2011-01-26T21:17:00.001-06:00

Harker had his Pinewood Derby race tonight. We had a lot of fun and Harker did really well. His car was a rocket van for the president. It started out he wanted a cop car but when he gave me his drawing he informed me it was a police van. His color skim stayed true to the police van but after the white and blue paint was dry I was preping for us to do the black paint Harker disappeared with the car and came back with rocket ship stickers on it. I was then informed it was now a van for the President. I said it looks more like a rocket ship and he said it is a rocket ship van for the President. Which fits since the President is in outer space most of the time.

Are You Ready

2011-01-26T07:40:00.001-06:00

Rachael's New Spot

2011-01-02T21:23:00.001-06:00

Any 30 Rock Fans!

2010-12-18T20:44:00.001-06:00

This is a painting hanging in our chapel foyer.

I've Had Nightmares

2010-11-25T10:39:00.001-06:00

Good Luck With That

2010-11-24T09:06:00.001-06:00

America is a wonderful place. In what other country can you be a complete moron and have a car to sale?

Sometimes Lessons Are Learned The Hard Way

2010-11-18T08:50:00.001-06:00

Daddy Look What We Found

2010-10-29T10:06:00.001-05:00

IT'S CRAWLING FOR THE HOUSE! Nathan was impressed and taken back by this experience, realizing that this was a much larger version of what we squash in the house.

Nathan Likes Most Of The 31 Flavors

2010-10-29T09:54:00.001-05:00

First Time I Have Seen This!

2010-10-26T14:00:00.001-05:00

Rachael's Breakfast Pizza

2010-10-19T09:36:00.001-05:00

Look What I Saw Today

2010-10-18T11:59:00.001-05:00

2010-10-16T20:38:00.001-05:00

What!

2010-10-11T16:02:00.002-05:00

I hope they're using latex paint

It's The Only Sporty 4 Door In My Price Range!

2010-09-29T11:45:00.000-05:00

What Did You Do To Our Home?!

2010-09-25T21:34:00.001-05:00

More details coming soon on Rachael's blog.

Good Morning!

2010-09-16T07:30:00.001-05:00

Perfect Fit

2010-09-13T19:04:00.002-05:00

A While Back

2010-09-07T22:35:00.001-05:00

I had this photo on my phone for a few weeks and just now getting to share it.

Thank You For Calling, How May I Help You

2010-08-30T18:52:00.001-05:00

Just Chillin!

2010-08-30T18:11:00.001-05:00

A cozy bed and Kipper on the tele, what more could you want?

The Long Road Home

2010-08-13T11:13:00.001-05:00

Hey Little Brother, Let's Go Splashing

2010-08-13T11:10:00.001-05:00

Shop 'til You Drop

2010-08-07T00:00:00.001-05:00