The Nativity

Favorite cousins: Cal

Honda's New Walking Device

This contraption is hilarious. I would love to spend the day having something in my crotch to

help me walk and take even more exercise away from me. At least it looks sexy. I guess it could

be worn by men as a joke so that we could quip, "It's for extra support." Then simultaneously do a finger gun, wink, and make that click sound at the person who asked us about it.

Weekend in Paso with Grandma Kathy

Pokie and Squancho!

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> So here's how it all went down... Audrey and I were craving some
> soda, and since there is nothing open past six(ish) in Provo/Orem
> except for Wal-Mart, we were left with no options. We wondered by
> the pet section to see if there were cute Christmas outfis for Aud's
> family dog Renee. We walked by the fish tank and I jokingly
> suggested we get some. Ten minutes and about $20 later we left Wal-
> Mart with a tank kit, fish food, and two new fish named Pokie(left)
> and Squanch(right). Lessons of the Day: don't joke with Audrey about
> new pets, fish are more work than I thought, and $4 fish are "high
> rolling" according to the Wal-Mart check out lady.
>

Halloween

NYC

Adam and Michelle Update!

For those of you who are interested...I finally managed to catch up with our blog on my day off the other day. Here's a sampling of what you might enjoy if you choose to visit our blog! Things with our house are going great!...they are really building it fast! And we just found out that they dropped the price of it by $30,000 so thats amazing! We were totally excited when we heard that and with KB's price guarentee we geth the lowest price until we close!...these pics are actually a little behind, as of now they have the windows in and the wrapping on the 1st floor! We are way excited and greatful to those who have made it possible for us!...can't wait to see most of you at Christmas!...love, MG

A little late, but worth it . . .

This was Dad's stance when the infamous fart, laughter, and subsequent death of the tiny European took place. Then Dad's face after the fart - this is the face where we laugh, but at the same time wonder if Dad is going to die of a heart attack.
Look at this sweet view - this was from the coolest lookout in all of Yosemite.

Dad's hair- yeahboyeee.

Tree huggers. Get it? - Tree hugger 'cause we're actually hugging a tree!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ho ho ha ha
Greg and Grant re-kindling their childhood relationship - making me insanely jealous!

Oh What?! Stache's and such . . . .

If I had to crown a winner in the 'stache-off, I would actually say it was Greg. Considering it was a contest for the filthiest 'stache, Greg wins. His Asian facial hair comes as no coincidence when considering he served his mission in Taiwan - that was where he was taught the art of Asian-staching.

Yosemite was great and when Dad let that mudflapper go, we were all crying. The small European dude was actually excited by the fart as he wafted it toward himself and his girlfriend.

"Stache-off"

Post Yosemite "stache-off." Well, we spent a few weeks trying to grow a Russ Garrett worthy stache. These sweet photos were taken after our week at Yosemite, and appropriately enough, we were with Lisa at "Fats" in Folsom. :) No, we don't need to be on diets. HELLO!!! Clearly, I won the stache-off.

Dad at Yosemite--see explanation for face below

Hi all,
I thought I'd better get some Yosemite/guys trip photos up before the girls upload their NY pics. So, in this photo, we were at a scenic lookout point, and dad had his leg up on a stone wall, supporting my massive binoculars. Standing very close to him was a European guy and his lady. At that exact moment, dad let go one of the loudest farts I've ever heard! People a few miles away on Half Dome almost fell. The euro guy muttered something like, "Damned Americans," and he and his girl left. This was a priceless moment Greg, Adam, and I won't soon forget!

Just wanted to say congratulations to Tanner!!  Your biceps are HUGE in that bruise picture! Andrea

Yay BYU Lacrosse!

Here I just a little taste I what Tanner had to go through to make the
team!

Fathers and sons and daughters

Lagoooon!!

Here's Audrey and I in front of the ride "Wicked" at Lagoon theme park
in salt lake(ish). The cart gets shot up that track which then goes
straight down for a crazy almost freefall feeling. We had an awesome
time hanging out for her birthday and riding all the rollercoasters.
We also went on the sky coaster which is one of those HUGE swings that
pulls you up and you pull the rip cord and go flying! All in all we
had a super fun time! Love everyone!

Paso News

I've missed blogging! Good to hear a little blurb from Kyle and Adam. Well, we finally did it! Dad and I went to Costco and bought us a new TV--and it's awesome. We got a nice Sony 52-in flat screen. Tomorrow we'll get the HD hooked up. Even without being hooked up to HD, it's so much better than the old one. Our neighbor helped Dad get it put up. Now the upstairs is looking good, what with new carpet, paint, TV and soon to be leather recliner. Our 3 days in San Francisco last week were fun. We went to a crazy show that's been ongoing for 40 years there--Beach Blanket Babylon. We also saw Mama Mia and hit some good restaurants, plus a bus tour of the city. The weather was unseasonably warm, too--mid eighties to near 90. Dad's doing a good job of losing weight--ten plus lbs. gone without too much effort--just cutting way down on sugar and smaller portions. So, all of us in the family needing to lose some poundage, let's get serious and get healthy! I'm looking forward to a few weeks at home until our New York trip, which I'm SO excited about--can't wait! Hopefully some pics of Yosemite will be coming to you soon. Dad took some good ones, but hasn't quite figured out how to post them. Let's hear from everyone on the blog! Love Mom

Audrey's Birthday Dinner

We went out to dinner for Audrey's birhday on the 25th to a place
called Sakura which is a hibachi table style Asian place... The guy
cooking was a goof but they all are. We also went to the theme park in
between salt lake and Ogden and I'll post pictures from that soon!!

Been a while

We haven't been blogging lately. What gives? Anyway, I haven't posted to Yosemite pics yet, but thay are forthcoming. I will also post some pics of the hike that Corbin and I did this past Saturday - Orderville Canyon in Zion. It was really fun and really hard. I think it was about 13 miles. I started law school and it is going well so far. That's it for now - I'll post pics later.

Good Times at the Mid-State Fair!

The first photo in the show is of Garrett helping Grandpa build a fire for the marshmallows we roasted for Smores on our first night in Bearcat territory. Kids had a blast... a bit too much chocolate however as Garrett's indulgence in at least a full bar and a half kept him, and therefore us, up all night... The show moves on to the pics of us enduring, oh I mean enjoying, the Mid-State Fair! Giddyup and Yeeee Haaaw! Honestly, it was fun for the kids and the 100+ degree heat, well... um.. it's all in the name of love. Seriously, personally we are talking major sacrificing for the love of my children. How do you think Ms. Paranoid feels about the stability of the TEMPORARY carnie rides and the caliber of the operators? But she was on the ferris wheel TWICE! And how about the caliber of the other fair attendees? And the suffocating heat? And the dirt and dust? And a note, the pic of everyone sitting down on a bench - Let me give a couple more location details... the bench is outside the restrooms, to the left of Dad is a long row of porta-potties and to Don's right is a garbage can. Just don't breathe through your mouths folks, at least we have shade. So anyway... we had a fun filled day of fair rides, fair food and fair animal manure! The sideways pic is of Garrett mimicking Don with his hands on his hips... so cute. As far as the rest of the time in Paso, we did not chronicle the trips to the antique stores, or as Olivia referred to them, "grubbage stores", but much fun was had there as well as luck. I found the perfect ribbon cabinet, because yes, I have enough spools of ribbon to require a piece of furniture. Olivia really wanted a typewriter, but was a bit disappointed when I explained that specific ribbon was required, and even I didn't have that kind. We also went down to Morro Bay and the Shell Store and fed the seals. Garrett LOVED the marine life! We had a great time visiting Mom & Dad!

Wow Cabo

Cabo looked fun from the pictures, but I bet it was more fun in person. Yep, it was - I know because I was there. It was relaxing and awesome, Luke and I actually played tennis everyday so we got some exercise. We had a really great time there. We look forward to going back. Although, I did get Montezuma's revenge this time. I thought that I was impervious to it after my mission and the fact that this was my 4th time in Mexico - but it may be tied to my stomach problems. I guess next time I will have to better about circumnavigating.

And next week is our father and son's adventure! We are all growing out our 'staches to commemorate the occasion. We will take pictures of those so stay tuned.

Cabo!

Cabo!

Dark Knight

Mason, Audrey, and myself went and saw the new Batman this weekend. It was awesome!! Anyone who hasn't seen it yet should go as soon as possible. It is really good and Heath Ledger is really creepy as the joker. Wouldn't recommend for younger kids. Nebraska was really awesome as well. I met so many cool people and some people who will be key in helping me get in to dental school in a year or so. Everyone keep posting! Oh and also check out the Greg Garrett blog at rocknjbells.blogspot.com and check out Tanner's hot date.

Hawaii

Pine Street Elite

It's me again! Just thought you guys would enjoy these pictures of my new rap group, Pine Street Elite. It consists of (left to right) Mack Daddy Flex, Rest Eazzzy, and White Chocolate. Not pictured is our lead singer, J Ivory. We wrote a rap for the talent show about all the funny things that have happened here over the last five weeks. We perform it on the fourth of july so we're excited/nervous. Only a week and half left here, I return to Vegas on the 12th of this month and then return to Utah whenever I can get there. Hope all is well with everyone!