Orem Owlz

Our Seven Peaks passes came with free passes to the Orem Owls,

A minor league farm team for the Aneheim Angels.

It was a perfect night for baseball.

Cool temperatures and six home runs in one inning.

Brycen in left field waiting for an over the fence home run.


Don't judge that I am wearing the same clothes as last week.
Choosing a new outfit it highly overrated.

Serenity Now

My brother Cory is a really great photographer, I am always amazed at his eye for objects and landscapes. He and his little family (Jenna and Calvin) have been a part of the Arizona clan (aka Compound North), but lucky us, they just moved to Utah. He created this slideshow of pictures he took along the way. I keep putting this on replay because the images are so calming to me. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

What Happened to Sports Radio?

At the risk of exposing myself as a talk radio nerd, I have to ask, what happened to sports radio at 104.7? Yesterday the station was sports talk with all of it's regular hosts and shows. Today it was Spanish music. Now I'm completely in favor of good Spanish music, but why did it have to kick sports radio out, and where did it go? This time of year they talk about a lot of things I wouldn't mind if I missed, but come college football season, it will be a serious problemo.

Stadium of Fire

It has been over 15 years since I have been to Stadium of Fire and Tim has never been. This year we were wooed by Brad Paisley and the whole family decided to go. I may have a little crush on him. I'm sure his wife doesn't mind, Tim didn't seem to be too threatened (he knows I'm his forever). We went to see Brad who did not disappoint, but the entire show was entertaining. One of the funniest parts was the parachuters that came into the stadium. The first two came in and landed on the field without a hitch. The third one came in fast and skimmed some of the barriers, landing on his butt but made a good recovery. The last one totally missed the mark, knocked down a barrier and a camera man. Luckily the cameraman got up and appeared to be unhurt, that way we didn't feel bad laughing about it. I was surprised at how emotional I got at some of the references to patriotism and our country. It really was a great reminder of the freedoms we enjoy and the opportunities we have.

I was surprised at how emotional I got at some of the references to patriotism and our country. It really was a great reminder of the freedoms we enjoy and the opportunities we have. Today in church we sang the Spar Spangled Banner and I was touched by the last verse which I don't generally recall singing. Since last night I have been thinking a lot about the sacrifices that have been made to make my life better, men and women that have been fighting for freedoms for the past few hundred years. I'm not sure that I consider this as much as I should and hope that I can figure out how to better use my freedoms in a way to justify the sacrifices.

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Boating at Mona Reservoir

Saturday morning Tim and I got up super early and met my brother Jarin for a quick bike ride. We left Santaquin and rode out to Nephi, then back to Mona Reservoir for our reward. It was a perfect day for boating: calm water, sunshine, great family, and nothing to do but play.

As you can see, Jami and Jesse were having a really tough day.

Can you see the resemblance?

It's hard work to do this much relaxing.

Josh worked hard to catch a dead fish.

More Four Wheeling Fun

Friday we took a quick four wheeler ride up Santaquin Canyon.
Miles was my riding buddy.
Clearly my arms weren't quite long enough for a great self portrait.

Sean and Tad did a little racing,

I'm not sure who the ultimate winner was, but
They both seemed to be having a lot of fun.

Oprah Burgers and Fruit Pizza

My brother Sean and the kids, Josh, Jesse and Tad have been here for the last week which means lots of family time, lots of fun. Thursday everyone came to our house for a BBQ, we were just missing Craig, Hailey and baby Roman. Several years ago my mom made Oprah burgers for us - she watched a show where Oprah said this recipe was her favorite. We all teased her about the burgers until we tasted them. The ingredients are distinct, but the combination is delicious. Tim's grilling abilities made them spectacular. Seriously, check out the recipe and give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

Have you ever seen a hat this great?
The moustache detaches for a sweet look.

Jami made fruit pizza.
She was a little shy so Josh agreed to showcase the goods.
Man I love fruit pizza, especially when made by someone else.

Jesse had to work hard to get Everest to pose.
As always, Gavin knows how to work a crowd and the camera.
He gives you his best pose,
Then immediately wants to see the picture.