Bryson Visits Hogle Zoo

Hogle Zoo

Last Wednesday Jill and I took Bryson to visit Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City. The weather was cooler than normal, making the afternoon temperatures just right. We enjoyed seeing the animals with Bryson and took a few photographs and a video. Click on the images to enlarge. Merry Go Round Video If you cannot see the video click here. … [Read more...]

Wasatch Mountain State Park

Wasatch Mountain State Park

I wanted to take my grandchildren camping so I made reservations for two campsites. I then invited the parents to go and before the day was out they were ready for the trip. So last weekend we went to Wasatch Mountain State Park. We camped overnight at Little Deer Creek Campground. Here are a few of the photographs and videos taken by Steven, Jill, and Rick. Click on the images to enlarge. If you … [Read more...]

Chair Race

Chair race

My grandchildren Aurora and Bryson never sit still for long, even when you give them both a chair. Video and crash sound effects by Jill. If you cannot see the video click here. … [Read more...]

Independence Day Kaysville Rotary Run For Reading 5K

Davis High School Flag

This morning was the Independence Day Kaysville Rotary 12th Annual 10K and 5K Run / 5K Walk "Run for Reading" at the Davis High School Stadium. In 2009 there were 873 participants who entered, beating the previous year by over 200 runners. The proceeds of the $15 race registration will go towards the purchase of "I Like Me" reading books for Kaysville area elementary school children. I was there … [Read more...]

Bryson Returns to Utah

Bryson with toys

Bryson returns to Utah. Sarah flew from Texas and dropped him off with Jill in Salt Lake City. She then got back on a plane and flew back to Texas. Tomorrow she leaves Texas again to drive one of her cars to Utah. Just to put Sarah's mind at ease I am showing these photographs and videos of Bryson playing in the driveway and rolling his truck into the street. If you cannot see the videos … [Read more...]

Return From Texas Exile

Derek, Bryson, and Sarah

Perhaps the title of my post is somewhat over done but to me it seems like Derek, Sarah, and Bryson have been in exile. However, the part that says return is right on. Yes, Derek, Sarah, and Bryson are returning to Utah. Derek has found work in Salt Lake City and the family will be here by Memorial Day. When Jill heard the news she was just ecstatic. Jill is not an emotional women (sounds contradictory, … [Read more...]

Caption Competition #7

Bryson and Kangaroo

This photograph of Bryson was taken in March at the Fort Worth Zoo. I know it's a jungle out there but don't be timid -- jump right in and see if your caption can captivate us. The first prize (Kaysville and environs only) is a Cadbury's Fruit & Nut 3.5 oz milk chocolate bar. I will pick a caption judge later. Remember, anyone can submit a caption and win first place but only locals will … [Read more...]

Bryson at Galveston Beach

Galveston Beach

Last month we caught up with Bryson getting ready to go to Galveston Beach. Byrson is the author of the famous tour guide book Bryson Picture Book of Fort Worth Water Gardens and so we asked him to pass on a few tips for the first time beachgoer. I caught up with my Mom and Dad, they were just taking pictures with the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop along … [Read more...]

Kaysville Snow

Bryson shoveling snow

With all the snow lately it has been a lot of work to keep the driveway and sidewalk clear. Fortunately there is still good help available. My grandson Bryson was happy to assist me in clearing the sidewalk. Being from Texas he doesn't see much snow but that didn't stop him from digging right in. … [Read more...]

Caption Competition

Aurora and Bryson

I can think of some captions for this photograph of my grandchildren Aurora and Bryson. But I will leave it up to you. I will update this post with the winning captions. There are no prizes but your wit and intelligence will have an opportunity to shine. Photo: Mike Willoughby Winners As judges, mine and Jill's captions were excluded. Thank you all for the excellent captions. First -- Alright, … [Read more...]