All four gone.

Yesterday Jordan got his wisdom teeth out. He was somewhat excited to have anesthesia for the first time. It was really fast and so far he is doing well. He has to go back to work on Saturday, so he has two more days to recover.

Nice Trip

This weekend we went down to St George to see a couple of plays at Tuacahn. Friday night we saw Big River and Saturday night we saw Les Miserables. It is always amazing to see the touches they can add that you would never see in an indoor venue. The live animals, the fireworks, gun battle down the mountain side, the flooded stage, etc. Both shows were really great.

We also got time to see the family while we were there. We all went to a park with "adult" toys. I have never seen a playground where you are asked to be at least 12 years old to use much of the equipment. We all did things we have not done in years. We started by crossing a rope bridge and going down the slide. they had several other things that were a lot of fun. I am sure that dad was the only person in their 70's going down the slide. He is still the biggest kid on the playground. After that we went shooting. I learned that Ryan and his boys are really good shots. Grant was knocking down targets left and right. When we got around to clay pigeons Ryan was amazing. It was a lot of fun.

It was a quick trip, but really fun. Thanks everyone for everything.

Boy, no more..

Yesterday was a milestone in our family. I was able to ordain Jordan an Elder. This was a amazing experience for me. I was able to understand that he was fore ordained for this day. I felt the great joy that our father in heaven has for him reaching this goal. It is a strange thing to see your "little" boy begin the process of becoming a man. This week we started the work on his mission application. The big change in his and our lives that we always knew would come, is starting to seem real and real close. I am excited for him and proud of his work and his choices. He keeps telling us that we won't know what to do when he is gone, but hey we don't do much now, so we have been in training.

Busy Month

I have not fallen off the earth, I have had a busy month and finally have enough time to write a little about it.

First I have been called as the executive secretary in the ward. This is a calling I have always hoped to avoid. I have this fear of calling people on the phone. No there is no logic to it, but hey who needs logic to be afraid. I am happy to report that calling for this bishop is much easier than calling for myself. I think that having a behind the scenes job may be just what the doctor ordered. There are now three executive secretaries in my department at work, must be something in the water.

The other big thing this month was a trip to Disneyland. Jane, Jordan, Shaunna, Brandie, Dillon and I went down for three fun filled days in the parks. We had a great time. This was Dillon's first time on an airplane. We walked till we were exhausted and rode most everything twice. It was really fun to be there while they have everything decorated for Halloween. Disney does such a great job. Thanks to Jordan and Dillon for exploring and finding things that we would have missed otherwise. They had a temporary setup where you could ride a segway scooter. It was a blast. It was my favorite ride of the trip. Now if I only had a spare few thousand laying around I would buy one. We visited the home of the future and got to play with Microsoft Surface. I love new technology and this was a whole house full. I really felt at home there. It was a great trip and I am grateful that everyone could make it.

Change is certain

On Sunday I was released from young men's after about four years working with the teacher age boys. I have had mixed feelings about this release since I was told the week before. Last night we were driving by the church and I first thought was what going on at the church? I then noticed the truck of the new scout master and it hit me. It was youth night. It was a strange feeling to realize that I will no longer be a part of those activities. There is some sense of relief but also a sense of loss. The teachers quorum is starting with a whole new group of boys and is about to change in some major ways. I have loved working with these young men and the other adult leaders.

I now have the feeling of waiting for the other shoe to drop. I still have my stake auditor job, but would be surprised if I go very long without something else.

On pins and needles

This week Jane had a lump removed from each breast. That was Tuesday. The procedure went fine and the surgeon said that the tissue looked ok. We then waited around for the pathology to be completed for the final word. The pathology came back clean. This is getting to be a trend. These are the third and forth benign lumps she has had removed. It is amazing what runs through your mind while you are waiting for these results. I am ever grateful for the life we have had together and am looking forward to growing old together. These are the moments that remind me how blessed we have been.

I've got the fever..

I am not a guy who watches Sports Center every day and follows pro sports really close. There are sporting events that I watch from time to time. I love college football and watch golf on Sunday to help with a nap, but I am hard pressed to watch a whole NFL game.

This week has been different. I am an Olympic junkie. On cable we are getting four channels that have Olympic coverage at some time of the day. I am even watching "football". You get to sit for about two hours and watch for maybe two or three scores. I don't feel too bad when I remember that the Olympics only come around for two weeks every two years. In just two minutes it looks like the US womens "football" team will beat Canada 2 to 1. I am having a great time.