Mostly about Utah
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...]
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...]
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...]
This photograph of Sarah was taken in April at the Fort Worth Zoo. You are invited to write a caption for the photograph. Usually the prize is limited to Kaysville and environs but this time it is open to all. The prize is a One Hundred Trillion Dollar banknote. It is not worth anything except that to hold it is very worrying when you realize that your own currency could also end up hyperinflated. … [Read more...]
I took this photograph in March at The Aquarium at Moody Gardens on Galveston Island, Texas. Amidst all the fish tanks and displays was this cage so my daughter Sarah agreed to create my next caption. This picture will be easier to write a caption for than the last competition so go ahead and stun us with your creativity and wit. The first prize (Kaysville and environs only) is a Johnson Space … [Read more...]
Jill, Sarah, and Bryson at the Salt Lake airport . It was a sad, rickety day as Sarah and Bryson prepared to leave for Texas. Derek has found work there so it was necessary to move. With Bryson being our first grandchild, and just starting to smile, he will be especially missed. However, Adelaide's due date is seven days from now and so the newest arrival will receive all our lavish attention. Poor … [Read more...]
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