Married with a kid...and proud of it!!

The other day was especially annoying in my sociology class. The topic was on marriage and families and pretty much every word that came out of the professors mouth was negative and anti-marriage. It was really annoying, she always talks about how people in Utah are stupid because they get married to young, to poor, and too dumb. So much of what she was saying that day was basically a direct attack on every decision I have made in the last few years. I realize that I was very young to get married, and VERY young to start having kids, but you know what...I'M STILL HAPPY I DID IT! And just because 50% of marriages end in divorce doesn't mean that nobody should get married, or that it doesn't work out for some of us! She was bugging me, I almost raised my hand and said something, but I was too chicken.

So I just wanted to let everyone who might read this know... I got married young, I had a kid within the first year, I'm poor, and I'm really happy!

Happy Birthday, Beth!!!

It is Beth's 22nd birthday today. She and Jason are coming home from DC after a visit with Bryan and Chelsey. We are having her birthday dinner this afternoon.

It is hard to believe that almost a year has gone by since we were planning her wedding last year!! Our house has been very quiet since Beth left. I always had someone to visit with, and get opinions about my hair, dress, etc when she was here.

Beth has been a great youngest child in our family. She is bright and witty and thoughtful. You would think she is pretty outgoing, but she is really very shy.

I miss Beth, but I am so happy she has found a great guy!

Beth is very busy. If anyone tries to tell you that Elementary Ed is an easy major, don't believe them. Beth has hours of homework and paper writing everyday!!

We are proud of Beth and all her good work. Have a great day today!!

Blaine's Birthday!

It was a success! We managed to surprise Blaine a little with a friend party! Here we all are (Kip was taking the picture!) Matt and Nancy - Thanks for raising such a wonderful son! I sure do love the guy!

Holiday Season Starts!

Today is Blaine's 24th birthday. I personally can't believe that he is that old. It doesn't seem that long ago that he was born. He has been a blessing in our family, and we love him very much. He works full time, is a full time student, and has a great family!! What accomplishments!

With Blaine's birthday, it is the start of our holiday season here. In 10 days Beth will be 22 and married almost a year! This year Thanksgiving is before Beth's B-day, and then on to Christmas!! I watched The Polar Express with Heidi's kids last night. It is worth watching again if you have seen it. If you haven't seen it, watch it this season.

We are looking forward to seeing Chelsey and Bryan again during the holidays. It is great to have the Rays and the Hickmans come home to see the rest of us. We are very happy!!!!!

Well, Happy Birthday Blaine. I love you very much!

So Easy a Caveman Can Do It!!! .. (Beat Layton!?....Never Mind!)

Layton only brought their B game to Rice Eccles but that proved to be enough to send the Stone Agers back to their Timpanogas Dwellings. Layton 28, American Fork 14.

The Triathletes have finished and Survived

We are very proud of our triathletes who finished the course at Treasure Island in San Francisco. As you can see they have a fan base of at least two. As for Nancy and I, we arrived 40 years too late to enjoy the flower power.

All for Layton Stand up and Lean!!!!!!

The hapless Eagles came to town yesterday and got their tail feathers handed to them. Layton 49 Skyline 0. Next week we move on to the semifinals at Rice Eccles Stadium.