Isaac is 28

When Isaac came, he came fast. Dr. Hyde said that he need a catchers glove to protect his hands he came out so fast. I know I barely made it to the hospital. School hadn't started yet but we were in teacher meetings (those were the days). The next night he gave us a scare. Dona called me at home and woke me up. She was inconsolable. Isaac had a seizure and as she tried to explain to me what had happened it sounded really bad. I wasn't sure if his life wasn't in the balanced. Of course it turned out that it wasn't that bad, but for a short time I really worried (something I usually leave up to Dona). Eventually the concern was lessened. The hospital sent him home with his mother but Dr. Hyde wanted him on medication to be sure it didn't happen again. The meds kept him from crying and I figured it was a blessing in disguise. By the time his first year was up, he had some painful tests and was determined to be ok. Now look at him! When I filled out his birth certificate, I had to look up the spelling in the Holy Bible. I wanted to name him Isaac because I knew he would test my faith and Spencer because he was born on the day after my Father's birth date. They usually celebrated their birthdays together. In fact one birthday at Ludeans in Willard, I threw a wooden log at him (he was stacking) and it crushed the tip of his finger. That's why his finger looks so messed up. Now I look up to him. I'd have to say that of all the sons I have, he's got to be in the top two. Happy Birthday Isaac.

34 Years

Can you believe it?  This good looking chick has been mine for 34 years.  This morning I asked her if she'd do it all over and without hesitation she said, "yes!"  I couldn't agree more.  

Hyrum Washington

Even though he could beat CJ up, he still is pretty cute. Great blessing, Marty and Bonnie.

Spudman '08

Looks like Isaac took home the trophy this year. Christian and I have already started our training for next year. But personally, I think Mom probably deserves it for watching the little girls all day.

Sadie's Birthday

Bear Lake is about 40 miles from Logan.  Dona was very pregnant and we were living at Camp Hunt at Bear Lake.  Every Friday at scout camp was busy with a campfire and finalizing merit badge signings.  Ross, Ann, and Julene came for a visit.  They planned on spending the weekend.  Early the next morning, Dona woke me and said, "It's time!"  I drove the Logan Canyon road faster than ever.  When we got to the hospital the nurse checked Dona and said, "Not yet."  We drove home to Hyrum and went to sleep (well at least I did).  Around 8:00 am we went back to the hospital and Dona was admitted.  For the first time, Dona had an epidural and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  I wasn't sure she was suffering enough but soon Sadie was born.  Dr. Hyde caught her as she came out and the first thing he said was "You better name her Stephanie because she looks like you" (meaning me).  I couldn't think of anything meaner than to name her Stephanie.  I've never liked that name and we already chose Sadie for a girls name (if she'd had been a boy my choice was Beaux).  In her 24 years, Sadie has keep the parental suffering at a minimum.  Fortunately she wasn't a boy or named Stephanie.

California and Back

Chill about the music, it's the only music I have in my i-tunes library

Clayre's New Do

What do you think, Daisy?