Flashback Friday

Scott skied from an early age, but at about age 8 he began to want to snowboard. He would beg me to take him to the hill at the elementary school so he could practice on his little cheap Target board.

Then, at about the same time, we attended this awesome event, and he has never looked back.

February 2002

Winter Again

Winter is back after several dry weeks and even a few days of spring fever inducing temperatures. Since it's still January and we do live in Utah, I won't complain. It actually was a gorgeous day of snowfall yesterday. And there was even a little blue sky that peeked through last evening. All in all, about the best kind of day you can hope for in January. Much better than the inversion.

Cute Cousins

Last night was the annual family reunion/party for my dad's side of the family. As always, it was great to see my cousins and their quickly growing children. I'm grateful for a supportive and loving extended family. I took a total of 1 picture, and it was of these cuties. Seems like just yesterday they were the little ones running around and swinging at the pinata. This year Camille and Chunie carpooled to the party together from BYU, and Megan looks like she could have come with them. Where did the time go? But aren't they beautiful?

Science Fair 2011

It's that time again. And, again, Kevin's science project was beyond my ability to help. He analyzed the speed of sound under different levels of humidity and pressure which involved two different widths of 30 ft. pvc pipe, a 12 volt battery attached to a high pitched alarm, a computer program to analyze the data, two microphones, a camp stove boiling water, a bike pump, and who knows what else. Thank goodness John knows about that stuff, because with only me to help we would have been doing a baking soda volcano or something. Anyway, they determined that the speed of sound increases when both humidity and air pressure increase. And nothing blew up. (At least nothing important)

Boston in January

John and I just got back from a chilly weekend in Boston for a medical conference. We got there the day after a huge snowstorm, so everything was beautiful and white and COLD. I forgot my camera, but I did snap a few pictures with my phone at this cool church (Trinity Church) that I walked to while John was in meetings one day. It was gorgeous -the blurry phone pics don't do the awesome stained glass justice- and a nice place to warm up after a nippy but picturesque walk across the city.

Jesus commanding the stormy sea to be still.

The church was across the street from a modern skyscraper -kind of cool to see the reflection.

Ever Feel Sorry For Yourself?

Do you ever think your life is hard? Or think there is nothing good to eat in your kitchen? Or think you are cold? or tired? Oh, man -you need to read this book. You will never look at your life the same way again. It is an inspiring look at the limits of human capacity. It has me wondering how much more I might be capable of if I push myself beyond my little comfort zone that I always stay in. It's an absolutely unbelievable story, and it's all true. Just read it somewhere warm, because your fingers and toes might get a little chilly just reading it. Mine did.

K'nex are Cool

John and Matt's sweet roller coaster
It drained the batteries within minutes, so they rigged a power source so it plugs in now. Double cool!