Boxie

This is our new puppie Boxie he is a Schnauzer. He is really fun and just like another child.

Dale's parkinson

I got wondering about his rigidity so I looked it up and found this on the front page of this site. Dad didn't ever develop this part. If you want to read more on Parkinson here is the site: http://www.pdf.org/AboutPD/symptoms.cfm
Rigidity: Rigidity, also called increased muscle tone, means stiffness or inflexibility of the muscles. Muscles normally stretch when they move, and then relax when they are at rest. In rigidity, the muscle tone of an affected limb is always stiff and does not relax, sometimes resulting in a decreased range of motion. For example, a person who has rigidity may not be able to swing his or her arms when walking because the muscles are too tight. Rigidity can cause pain and cramping.

Do not call list

On KSL today they had an segment about a rumor that Cell Phones might get unsolicited calls.
It is at this sight http://www.ksl.com/?nid=172&sid=149721

Mom has been getting calls so I went to the donotcall site and I registered hers and my three. It said that they are on for only 5 years. Just thought you would like to know.
Mom

LDS.org

Quote
"So frequently we mistakenly believe that our children need more things, when in reality their silent pleadings are simply for more of our time."
President Thomas S. MonsonEnsign, May 1994, 62

Grandpa's book that His Mother kept

This is a little from what Grandpa wrote home to his parents when he was serving in the service.

Sept. 1
“I went into Abilene again today for Sunday school. I was some what unwillingly brought in on the program. While talking about Bear Lake Valley and Idaho to some saints before Sunday school, the superintendent ask me to give one of the 2 ½ minute talks. I never had much time but I had my book with me and based my talk on the 8th chap of 1st Nephi. Imagine me if you can quoting scriptures.”

I will do some from time.

Berkli with Aunt Breklyn

Bradie's baby

Family Reunion

I survived my family reunion. It turned out quite well. Friday night we just set up tents and had dinner and then spent time around the campfire. Then Saturday we had a treasure hunt for the kids, Joe and others played frisbee golf and we just hung out and enjoyed each others company. Sunday we attempted to go to church but that didn't work out because of miscommunication but everything was good. Then later that day we just hung out and that night we had campfire time where we sung songs, mini talent show, told jokes and had fun. It was good to spend time with the family and it worked out better than I thought. I asked mom when we are going to start family reunions and she said we have them all the time. Ha Ha!
Anyway that is how the weekend went and I am on my second week of school. Things are pretty mellow I don't have to much work yet. I am really glad I took my classes this way because now I don't have tons of work and hard classes all at once it has worked out great! I start the Practicum in two weeks (where I actually go into schools and help out) That is kind of scary to think.....I never thought I would actually make it this far....it was just an idea ha ha!
Joe is going on his boys weekend tonight until Sunday. They are going to Flaming Gorge so I think he is pretty excited. I think it will be great for him he needs a break from all his work he has been doing. Well that is an update on us for this week. Lea