"Dinner on Taylor"

                         For taking Taylor to her school PTA fundraiser she surprised me tonight by fixing my favorite "Poi" soup, aka Top Ramen.  Sandi had to close the restaurant tonight so Tay and I hung out.  I was chillin' playing Wii Golf when she yelled; "Soup's on!"... Delicious... They grow up so fast!

"Mia's Blessing"

             We were able to attend two Church services with family and friends today!  Ours and my  "Little Sister's" (adopted by me) service where they recently returned from China and adopted a little girl.
The place was packed and was one of the biggest Blessing Circles I've seen.  The LDS Church offers new Born's a blessing much like the Catholics Baptize at birth..
A lot of people there.... Good services!

"Bingo Night" at School

Most of the Regular PTA staff was there.  We have followed them for six years now!

We sat with Anthony and Stacy, Shane and Carrie's daughter Sidney, and Ms. VanKell, a long time friend and  Teacher at the school!

Everyone got in line early to get the goodies.

And the first number is?

Taylor goofs around while Dad gets his shoes on!

                                                                   "Let's go do this!" 

                      Taylor and I headed to her school for "Bingo" night.  They passed out Bingo boards and free popcorn and candy, drinks and other goodies.  The PTA was on it's annual membership push.  It was a two hour ordeal for me with screaming elementary students.  I got a great headache.  People were starting to leave around 7:30, mostly because the prizes were pretty "cheesy".  I donated a $250.00 gift certificate on the final ("cover all") game.  No one else left till it was over.  A little 3rd grader won the Grand Prize Certificate.  I met the family afterwards.  It was a blast but I was more than ready to get out of there and go home to bed... Getting old is Hell!  The restaurant was too busy for Sandi to get there  and enjoy the fun with us.  Next time!

"Labor Day"

Waiting for everyone to arrive.

Waiting for the Grill to heat up!

Taylor and Sandi found extra time to play with the "Magic Eye" books

Checkin' the BBQ

Being Sassy!

Lauren discusses unruly customers she dealt with at work!

Criss decided to chill by soaking his feet!

                              Steve sits pondering, when will my homemade Ice cream be done?


                  We all got together (family only)  at Steve's house on Labor Day.  He recently returned from Afghanistan with the DOD.
We brought over some thick steaks, the first for me in a long while, Steve Q'd em up nice.  No one felt like swimming but we talked about everything we could until late and Taylor had to get ready for school.  It's good to see Steve back.  Hopefully he won't want to go again for another year, hopefully none of us will have to be there anymore.
Lauren prepared the rest of the dinner, and I thanked Steve for burning me his complete Dokken library.
I guess Halloween is next?

"Til the Morning Comes"

YouTube - Paul Anka & Peter Cetera Hold Me 'Til The Morning Comes

"Mad Max" and the Arizona Card's

               My cousin Marks son, Max Hall showed his mettle with the Arizona Card's this past pre-season.
Staying focused and tough, Max signed as the back up to Derick Anderson...  Great work Cuz!

First Day of School, last year of Elementary

Taylor entered Fifth Grade this week.  We are so proud of her.  Time fly's  by when your enjoying life.  We are looking forward to her continued good work with the G.A.T.E. program, Student Council, Drama projects and other endeavours.  Good luck Sweetheart.  We are so proud of you!

The Museum of Natural History

         While Sandi had to work all day at the Restaurant,  Taylor and I went all over Vegas and ended up at the Museum of Natural History.  This at one time was our weekly Saturday adventure.  But as Taylor has grown, her interests have changed, but after seeing an advertisement in the newspaper, we decide to give it another visit.  Taylor went into the "Projects" room and went to work.  It was a fun day and afterwards we joined Sandi at the Restaurant for lunch.  Taylor and I swam and played around in the Hot tub.  A fun relaxing day.  One I needed!

New Chapel Dedication!

           We were able to go with my Mom to Church today, something I wasn't sure was going to happen again these past few months.  I spoke, only to enjoy seeing many people in the Congregation that I had grown up with, in the new chapel that was recently rebuilt on the sight of the Original chapel that I was raised in.  A homecoming of sorts.  Mom seemed very fragile today but I was honored to be there with her and speak about her during the talk.   It was fun to see everyone!  It's a beautiful Stake Center now.   I told Mom when she feels even better she had the Challenge to go to the Temple with Sandi and I.  I was a proud Son today.

Like I said in the beginning!

“The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the presidency. It will be easier to limit and undo the follies of an Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such a man for president. The problem is much deeper and far more serious than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails us. Blaming the prince of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their prince. The republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is, after all, merely a fool. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools such as those who made him their president.”

In November, you will never in this life time, again, have the opportunity to take America back!

Business/Pleasure

Brother in Law Joe showed us how to take an Iron shot with his putter from over 100 feet from the green.

I have to credit Wii Golf for my improved short game.

Sandi's a Natural Athlete.  I get beat up when we play any sports or even Wii anything.

Joe and Sandi discuss a 235yrd driver shot!

                                 Sandi's Driving was a bit off this time.  We have agreed to go to the  driving range at least once a week.

       Sandi, Taylor and I, Lauren, Matt and Criss drove to Phoenix this past weekend. Steve couldn't make it as he had just flew in from Afghanistan after four months of Hell. (it gets twice as hot as LV and Phoenix).   It was good to get away for me.  We had several functions to attend.  The best part was I was able to rest and get in a couple of holes of golf.  Joe, Sandi's sisters husband met us at the course were we got in nine holes.  Joe had to go and Sandi and I played another round.  I must admit the Wii Golf has upped my game a bit.  It was hot and muggy but a fun and quick trip.  Taylor was the only one that swam at Grannys.  I was just too pooped out to do much more than relax and take in the rest.  I must purchase a Ping hat now that I'm going out every week and play a round.   Its was discouraging to have to take 2 hours from the Arizona side of the Hoover Dam to the Nevada side Security check posts.  It's the longest 7 miles I have ever driven.  I was also dismayed at the lake Mead water level... Having grown up in Las Vegas I have watched the water level drop drastically for the past 20 years.  Shockingly, I also was caught off guard when I saw the infamous "Batching Plant" that I had grown up hearing about at the foot of what used to be small islands off the beach that now look like Mountains due to the water level.  We used to be afraid to SCUBA dive to the plant it was down so deep.  You could actually see the old cement truck sitting next to it dry as a desert bed.  I'll try and get pictures.  The fly over at Hoover Dam is almost finished.  It's beautiful but a little late.  If the water level gets any lower you'll be able to just walk across the Colorado river on stones.

"Ward Shooting Outing"

                          

The Grand prize was the Pinata pay phone, won by Bill Hair

Bill Hair brought some serious artillery with him.  This is what he hit from 200 yards with everything but the kitchen sink.

     This is where you hit from 200 yards when you know what your doing!

A bunch of the guys from the Ward gathered to the BLM Land south of Las Vegas and shot up the hillside.  The Bishop Matt brought his family along and Kevin Lee and his son Hunter showed up so we were well represented by the Bishopric.  Bill Hair shot the Pay Phone Pinata and won the few dollars that was still inside.  Smoke bombs, Skeet, rifle and pistol enthusiasts alike enjoyed the morning were fun was enjoyed by all.

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"Odd's and End's"

Skeeter found one of the Pigeons Dad shot three houses down... How did he do that?

Taylor takes a nap with Dad until he gets stronger...

Taylor does a dress rehearsal for her up coming annual play.  This year she gets the lead role.  Were excited!

Taylor takes charge of Family Home Evening.  You never know what she has in store!

Family Home Evening.  "Don't even go there!"

Aunt Linda's Birthday

Cake and gifts cards all around.  Off to a reunion she goes.

"Gods Speed"

Today is the first day of the rest of your life!  May God be with you, may all go well!
God's Speed!