Ho Ho Ho...Merry Christmas!!!

This was quite the evenful Christmas. Trying to manage 2 boys ripping open their Christmas gifts. You would think that they were looking for gold. Regardless of the 30 min chaotic event, it was nice to see the boys excited and happy with what Jolly Ol Saint Nick left them.

The Wedding Dance

I was at my cousin's wedding, when the bride and groom managed to pulled of this dance.

Sympathy Please!!!

I had the unfortunate luck hurting my knee while stumbling of the curb while being drunk. LOL I recently joined an over 30 Co-Ed Soccer League. During my last game I hurt my knee 1/2 way thru my game. Somehow while making a save, a chic on the other team ran into my leg. I didn’t think much of it. I taped my knee and continued playing. Upon professional evaluation, it was determined that I tore MCL. This was not what I was hoping to here. Because of this I get to take an unexpected break from playing soccer.

The First Snow of the Season

Well, it snowed yesterday. I guess that would be a bit of an understatement considering that we got about 8 inches of the cold, wet stuff.

I have the joyous opportunity of shoveling snow with Jordan. You would think after living here in Utah for 30 yrs I would know the proper way to clear snow off of the driveway and sidewalk. Wrong!!!

Jordan was the foreman of this simple task. It was comical to see a grown 4 yr old shout out orders on where to shovel and toss the snow. After an hour of slow paced snow removal we had cleared the driveway and the sidewalk.

I have to thank Jack Frost for nipping and Jordan's fingers. At least that was the excuse he gave me when it was time to quit and go inside.

Just Another Blonde Joke

A body builder picks up a blonde at a bar and takes her home with
him.

He takes off his shirt and the blonde says,
"What a great chest you have."
The body builder tells her, "That's 100 lb. of dynamite, baby."
He takes off his pants and the blonde says,
"What massive calves you have."
The body builder tells her, "That's 100 lb. of dynamite, baby."

He then removes his underwear and the blonde goes running out of the
a partment screaming in fear.
The body builder puts his clothes back on and chases after her.
He catches up to her and asks why she ran out of the apartment like
that.
The blonde replies, "I was afraid to be around all that dynamite
after I saw how short the fuse was."

Oops!!!

A nice quiet night was interrupted when my nephew wanted to show me how he could hide a penny in his mouth. After some begging and bribing, I was almost able to convince him to spit the penny out. As I went in for an attempt to grab it, Brycen swallowed it because he didn't want me to get it. LMAO!!! As me and Charlie took him to the ER, we had him beleiving that the Drs would have to cut his stomach open to get the penny. As he sat on the Xray table and screamed as the Xray came dow, we finally told him its ok and the Dr will not cut him open.
***Note to Parents....Don't try to make your child regurgitate after swallowing a non-food item. The ER doctor said its better to let the swallowed item run thru the bowels if it is not poisonous.***

A slight Mis-Understanding

Lulu was a prostitute.

One day there was a raid.

All the prostitutes were lined up outside the police station as they took them in one by one.

As Lulu stood in line, she saw her Grandma coming down the street and was so ashamed, Grandma didn't know her occupation.

Grandma stopped to say hi, and asked what the line was for.

Lulu, saving face, said that the police were giving away fresh oranges to those waiting.

Grandma said wonderful, she loved oranges and got at the end of the line.

When the policeman got to the end and saw her, he was amazed.

He said, "How the heck do you do this at your age?"

She said "I just take out my teeth, rip the skin back and suck 'em dry!"

The cop fainted............

Joke of the Day

Lulu was a prostitute.

One day there was a raid.

All the prostitutes were lined up outside the police station as they took them in one by one.

As Lulu stood in line, she saw her Grandma coming down the street and was so ashamed, Grandma didn't know her occupation.

Grandma stopped to say hi, and asked what the line was for.

Lulu, saving face, said that the police were giving away fresh oranges to those waiting.

Grandma said wonderful, she loved oranges and got at the end of the line.

When the policeman got to the end and saw her, he was amazed.

He said, "How the heck do you do this at your age?"

She said "I just take out my teeth, rip the skin back and suck 'em dry!"

The cop fainted............

Dentist Check-Up

Jordan managed to get a clean bill of health.

After a somewhat traumatic experience with his first cavity, Jordan managed to have no cavities. And yes, daddy rewarded him for the positive outcome and saving money too.

New Addition

So I broke down and gave in.

We got a dog for Jordan. The lil wirey haired dog was given to him on his 4th birthday.

Just after I got done potty training one kid, another comes along.

Good Parenting

My cute lil neice is growing up. Here is a picture of proud father with his daughter.

What was he thinking???

It makes no sense that the US Women's Coach would keep a 1st string goalie on the bench during an important game. Hope had gone over 300 minutes without allowing a goal. (That is almost 4 games, 3 of which were shut outs)

Brianna made the start against Brazil because 3 years ago she helped the US defeat Brazil. Why didn't the coach pull her out after the 2nd goal.

Keep your head up Hope. We love you!!!

Child Abuse!!!

Not Really, But.....

Jordan being young and nieve decided to follow his mom to the nail salon to get a pedicure. Hopefully this habit won't continue

Washing the Dishes

Finally!!! Jordan has learned to do the dishes. It makes life a bit easier.
Next.....the laundry???

Cute Lil Jordan

Today Deidra took the boys grocery shopping. Jordan came home with some juice boxes. When he was helping deidra put the food away, he looked in the fridge and was worried that there was no room for the juice. So trying to come up with a way to get the juice boxes in the fridge, he took 2 milk containers out and placed them on the floor next to the fridege. Then there was room for his juice boxes in the fridge.

Washing the dishes........Jordan relized that he was to short to reach the kitchen sink to wash the dishes. So with this quick thinking he took some dishes in to the bathroom and washed them in the bath tub.

Thought of the Day

MyHotComments

Funeral

Here are some picture of my father's funeral. It was a very tough thing to do. Especially trying to explain all this to Jordan. He is slowly understanding what happened to Grandpa.

Thanks for all you that have supported my family in our time of need.

RIP..Grandpa

Well, Yesterday was not a good day for us. We were called to the hospital around 9:30am. Dad had suffered a heart attack at work. The Drs and Medical professionals tried for over 30 mins to get him stabilized and his heart back beating normally. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful and was declared deceased @ 10:07am.

It came as a shock to the family and his friends. Dad was healthy. Before his heart attack he was joking with his co-workers. We are glad for the time he blessed our lives and others. Thanks Dad we will miss you!!!

Click Here is a link to his obituary:

Movie Recommendation

For all you King Fu fans out there, Rush Hour 3 is a MUST see. I have not laughed so hard in my life!!! If nothing else, get out of the house and enjoy a good movie.
Hopefully, you will not have a guy above you chompping on his popcorn like he has not had a good meal in days.


http://www.rushhourmovie.com/

Becks makes His MLS Debut

Uncle David made his much anticipated MLS Debut. After recovering form an ankle injury suffered when playing in Madrid. And the stupid doctors for RM, managed to screw up things that it delayed his debut. Stay Tuned for more highlights thruout the season. Trust me, there will be many!!!

Beating the Champions

It looks like the Colts lost some glitz and glamour from the Super Bowl. My boys managed to show them not to mess with Texas.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news.cfm?id=4DA7A94D-08F0-DF32-147C3D9DD9D6AE10

Small Town Wyoming Girl hit the Big Time

My cute lil neice was selected to go tour the US Capitol. If I remember it right she was only a few students her age to be selected to represent their states at the capitol gathering.

Sweet Brittney has been receiving scholarship offers from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Peperdine, UNC, just no name a few. She make me a proud uncle.

Jordan in The Mist

This picture reminds me of the Jane Goodall movie with Sigourney Weaver. Jordan was trying to communicate with the gorilla. He wanted to give the gorilla a "High Five".

WOW!!!

I am hoping that Jordan and Carter will be interested in soccer. I would love to post a video clip like this of them playing soccer.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG47FDenyXw

Welfare Abuse

We all know that Government Assistance is to help those in need. Is it there for those people that think they are in need but really don't need or deserve WELFARE?
Personally, I think the welfare system needs to be policed better. I have heard of to many cases where people abuse the system and get away with it. And people wonder why taxes and healthcare costs are rising. HMMMMM.....

Tag I am It

I guess I have been slacking on internet and blog "lingo". According to my dear sister-in-law, I have been tag or in other words called out to share 7 the people might not know about me.

So as I racked my middle-aged brain on how to go about this, here are the following 7 things about me.

1. If I was on a stranded island, I would only need 3 food items to survived on until help arrived: Coke (the kind you drink), Kettle Corn, and Cookie Dough. It might be hard to make sure it stays cool to avoid e coli or samonella

2. When I was a young Lad in Scotland, I am most bit my tougne off. Just to preface things, when I concentrate I have a tendency to stick out my tougne or bite on it. So the story goes...I was climbing on the clothes washer for some reason. As I made my accent upwards I either lost my footing or grasp on the top of the washer and slipped, biting into my tougne.
I still have the scares to show for it and a rather large tougne (ie Gene Simmons).

3. I share my birthday with a very famous Cicil Rights Leader. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. It is nice when this day falls on a work day and most generous employers let you take the day off.

4. I managed with the help of my dear mother to reach the rank of an Eagle Scout. This means that I no longer have to go on tretious campouts, build makeshift snow caves or go to door in the fall begging for dontions to support the scouting program.

5. I think I am one of a handfull of people that has manage to be on a mission and see 3 different LDS Presidents serve in that capacity. President Ezra T Benson passed away when I was in the MTC 1994. President Howard W Hunter was appointed to fill the vacancy. Also, making time to come see me before I departed to the Dominican Republic. Shortly there after March 1995, he passed away and President Gordon B Hinkley took his place.

6. I belong to a family where my Grandmother, Mother, and Myself (And Siblings, that graduated from the same High School.

7. Finally, I competed nationally in piano competions until the age of 12. I suffered a injury that forced me to discontinue my piano playing. I did have dreams of become the next Liberace. Only if...........


Its your turn fellow bloggers. YOU HAVE BEEN TAGGED!!!!

Be Careful when Home Teaching!!!

This is another good reason to maybe bring the bishop along when visiting church members


http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=1538236

Tolerant Jazz Fans

After a 4 year hiatus, I managed to attend a Jazz game. I was fortunate to get free tickets to a Jazz Summer League game. I took Patrick and Kristy. They are diehard Jazz fans.

The game pitted the Jazz against 6 time NBA Champions Chicago Bulls. The Champions managed to beat the hometown favorites. During the game Patrick was worried that I was going to start an uprising because I was cheering for the Bulls. After the game was over and the Jazz fans exited the stands slightly dejected but hopes high that the Jazz could make a run at the NBA championship this season.

New Family Member

Patrick and Kris adopted this cute blonde toddler. Lil Lupe joined Patrick and Kris on their new home 2 weeks ago. She is a very well behaved Yellow Lab.

Bigfoot or just a Hairy Man???

People Prepare to Search for Bigfoot

(KSL News) Over the next couple of days a group of people will comb Northern Utah for Bigfoot. The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization says an area in Northern Utah is the most reliable zone in the state for Sasquatch sightings. For $300, participants help scour the woods for the elusive creature. The group says on all but three of the expeditions they've been close enough to actually hear the Sasquatch, and some say they've actually seen one.

I called the people organizing the event and they did say that with the "entry fee" you get your choice of recreational drugs to help assist you in tracking down this elusive monster. (Just Kidding)

How stupid can One get?

Click on the link below. Someone forgot to tell him that you can just transfer license plates to whatever vehicle you want.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2932509

Back in the Saddle

At my old age, I have managed to strap on the boots, gloves and trot onto the field. My return was not the best, we lost the game and I managed to get an early escort to the bench with 2 yellow cards. Looks like I still have a little bit of fire left in me.

Mommy Deidra

Congrats to Mommy Deidra on her recent promotions. Deidra has been promoted from Appointment Coordinator to Floor Instructor. YEAH!!!

Now that she is making big bucks, I might consider quiting or maybe a PT job as a WalMart greeter.

Daddy's Day

I took a second out of my busy day to pose with my boys. I learned that Jordan can not keep secrets. He was nice enough to tell me what I was getting, but I managed to act surprised.

Experiencing the Scottish Tradition

This year we initiated two new members to the Scottish Festival.....Carter and Peyton. This tradition was started centuries ago by Grandmas Eva and Nancy.
We are waiting for the 2 boys to get some meat on their bones before we dress them up in their kilts. LOL!!!

Driven to Drinking

After an arguement over curfew, Jordan ran away. I found him siting under a tree with a bottle of Scottish brew. When I confronted him, he explained that he was just trying to relax and take the edge off. I hope this isn't a glimpse of future problems.

A Dangerous Rivalry

TALK ABOUT CRAZY!!!!

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- Two Brazilian soccer fans accused of planning to throw a grenade at a bus full of rival supporters after a league game were arrested.
The two Palmeiras fans were stopped at a highway checkpoint Sunday night following the team's 3-1 loss to Cruzeiro in Sao Paulo, the federal highway police said.
The fans were carrying an American-made grenade and confessed they were going to throw it at the bus taking Cruzeiro fans to the team's hometown of Belo Horizonte, about 340 miles from Sao Paulo, police said.
The Palmeiras fans -- 22-year-old Jefferson Ferreira Lima and 26-year-old Jorge Luiz Sampaio Santos -- had been following the bus since it left Palmeiras' Palestra Italia stadium in Sao Paulo, police said.

Learning at a Young Age

With the help of Uncle Braden, Jordanhas learned how to mow the lawn. There is still room for approvement. I enjoy sitting in a lawn chair with a cold drink in my hand watching my trophy son learning the steps to becoming a true man. (Sigh)

Girl Problems

Jordan is learning early on that girls (woman) are difficult to understand.
I guess Jordan's Sweetheart is mad at him for missing a family barbq.
I heard the dog house is a comfy place.

Memorial Day Tribute

I came across this picture as I was going thru a photo album. With Memorial Day right around the corner I thought this would make a nice blog post.

Thanks Mom and Grammie Eva for sending Jordan and Carter.

***FYI, this picture was taken circa 2000. I wish I still looked this good***

Happy Birthday Cousin Dave!!!

Today is Uncle David's Birthday. He is 32.

Most of you don't know this....but a year after Jordan was born Our Favorite Soccer Star agreed to be Jordan's Godfather. This was a welcome relief to Me.

Jordan was really excited with Uncle Dave signed with the LA Galaxy. Now Jordan can spend summers in California.

Daily Reminders

I just love it how children make sure they let their parents are reminded how much they are love. Case in point......

After a long day of work and volunteering for RSL, I made it home. My cute, adorable, loving, precisous son wanted to play with my cell phone. He has done this on several occisions without any problems. This time it was different. For a brief second he was possed by the devil. He thought it would be funny to hide my phone and have me look for it.
So I agreed to play his little game. As I went looking for my phone, Jordan was nice enough to give me some helpful hints, I found my phone. Jordan thought it would be funny to put Daddy's phone on the spider trap. I nice rectangle paperboard with sticky gooo on it.
I wasn't sure if I was suppose to laugh and act surprised or beat his ass. As Jordan ran out of the room to tell Mommie what happened, I sat down and laughed.

Good 'ol fashion ass whooping

How pathetic???
This is a prime example of the wonderful coaching of Mr. Ellinger

Scoring Summary: CHV -- Maykel Galindo
CHV -- Maykel Galindo
CHV -- Ante Razov
CHV -- Matt Taylor

Chivas USA Real Salt Lake
Total shots: 19 12
Shots on goal: 8 2
Corner kicks: 4 7

Its times like this that the fault falls on the coach for poor player selection.

New Tooth

Jordan got a cavity filled and they put a silver cap on it. Now he goes around showing off his special silver tooth.

Dirty Players

As I sat at the scorer's table at mid-field, I was able to get an upclose look at the game and the players. One obervation I made was how easy the FC Dallas players would fall the the ground. It took alot to knock RSL's players to the ground. When playing soocer, does a good player need to be a good actor as well???

The Devil and the Babe

This is my pic of the Lion and the Lamb laying down

together. Who says that Big Brothers don't have a soft place in their heart for younger siblings?

Baby Peyton

PeyPey made his entrance into this world on March 29th @ 4:51pm.

He weighted in at 5 lbs and 17 in long

Duh!!!

How would it be to throw away $1.5 million? Look at this story. I can think of many other ways to spend/waste this kind of money.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070327/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_comedian_ferrari

Special Delivery

Carter made his appearance March 8th @ 4:38pm. He weighed in at 7 lbs 6 ozs and 21 in long.