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.

The Thompsons Come to Town!

The Thompson gang (minus Ryan....we'll catch you next time) came to visit this weekend. They left earlier this afternoon. Lucy and I are in a state of depression. We had sooo much fun! We went to the beach, saw the giant Sequoias, played some ultimate hopscotch, and ate way too many treats! Good times! Here's a video Heidi took on our way home from the beach.

This is Halloween . . .

For those of you who were at George's Birthday Party, you might recognize this funny Halloween binkie that one of our friends gave to George. He doesn't really like to suck on it - he prefers the green hospital pacifiers - but today he was just walking around with it in his mouth. Happy Halloween!

The Christensen's Dropped By

Aunt Annette is staying with Grandpa this weekend. Justin and Jessica came by with Daffne and Naomi. Grandpa and Annette are now in Wyoming visiting Stu......Check out the pix of Daffne and Naomi.

The Big Apple

Last weekend, Bryan and I took a trip to New York City. I have been there a few times, but Bryan had never been, and with all the craziness in our lives lately, we decided we needed a little vacation. So Bryan planned this little weekend for us. It's only about a 4-hour drive, as long as there is no traffic. We had a great time, and Bryan wants to go back often. Here are some pics of our adventures.


At the Shubert Theater, where we saw the musical Spamalot, which is based on Monty Python's Search for the Holy Grail. It was really funny.

Bryan at Times Square.

On the 84th floor observation deck at the Empire State Building. It was chilly, but an amazing view.

On Liberty Island, at the Statue of Liberty.
Self-portrait on the ferry that took us to the Statue of Liberty.

Happenin' Hayride

Here's some pics from a hayride the kids and I went on last week. A bunch of moms from the ward got together for it. Lucy was disappointed that a tractor was pulling us instead of a horse. Graham sat quietly on my lap for most of the ride........it was amazing! He just kept looking around at everything.

Abbie's Birthday

Just had a big party last night at Abby's House. What a time we had! Get a load of her Birthday Cake. After the family party we were invaded by the local neighborhood kids. The Hanna Montana Wig was to die for.

It's hard to believe that she is 7 years old! Pretty fun time!

Our New Banner

Since you have all been asking yourselves who the family is that I have featured in the Title Banner, I will give you a clue: Blaine is named after one of them.

Pretty clever

Hey!

Take a listen to the new Brad Paisley song on my playlist. It is pretty clever, even though a sad commentary on chatting on line!

Keep me in Mind

After 8.5 hours at work, my feet are dead. I can't seem to get over the surgery I had this Summer. My doctor says it will take awhile, as I am on my foot for so long at a time. Life here is pretty dull for Dad....I go to work, come home and baby my feet all night. Good times.

Remember me in your prayers. I am getting discouraged, and need all the blessings I can get!!!

Abby's 7th birthday is Wednesday. She is getting tall and is learning to read. Where did the time go. That is why I put the "blink" song on the list.

Take care. I love you all. Oh, and a shout out to Chels. She started her new job today. Hope everything went all right!

Those Darn Chinese!!

This is a picture that was taken about 15 years ago. Blaine was the victim of a Chinese Company that mixed up the specifications between playground and salad making equipment. That day still gives me nightmares!
( You can imagine how it affected Blaine!! He won't even talk about it with anyone.)

Swinging George!

Finally! Lindsay can Post! George rediscovered his swing today, and loves it! He is such a funny kid. Here are some pictures of George in the swing. He is a little too big for it, but now we don't even have to go to the park to have a blast!

Disappointment

This Summer I went to a Gordon Lightfoot concert at the Layton amphitheatre. Yes, I know pretty lame that Gordo has sunk to small arenas, but I digress. I was excited, because I love Gordon Lightfoot's music. When I hear it, I am young and carefree. Well, the concert was a disappointment. He was so frail and weak that he didn't even sing the songs all the way through. He did some hard living, and it shows!!! I am now content to listen to his music, and have no desire to see my old favorites in person!

I have one of my favorites on my new play list Take a listen. It is a fun song!

Are These People Your Kin?

I wuz a lookin' at da fambly fotos and fetched dis picher.

Be they any kin of your'n?

(To fully appreciate it click the picture to enlarge)

Finally part of the family

I guess it's official -- I really am part of the family, now that I've been invited to contribute to the Hickman family blog (thanks, Matt). I don't have anything exciting to say, and I'm on Bryan's computer so I don't have any photos to post, but stay tuned...

Maggie is always bugging me for not posting on the blog and I tell her it is because I don't have any pictures and I don't want to just post without a picture. Well this week we had to get our picture taken in this uniform to put in our personal record. So I thought I would put it on. This is not the uniform that I wear on a daily basis. Some people do but since I go to a lot of construction sites I wear the camouflage uniform that does not get dirty as easily.

My Night Out on the Town

Here's some pictures from my night out on the town with my friends. I was the designated driver for the evening (a new experience for me). We went to dinner and then to a sports bar. After that we headed over to Mr. Bill's to do some serious karaoke (spelling?). I rocked the house with some "I Will Survive" and "Dancing Queen". There was a little bit of drama involved with the evening, but all in all it was a lot of fun.

Soccer Time!!

Look out sportfans!!!! Some new stars have just laced up their cleats forever changing soccer as we know it!!!

Lucy's Birthday

For those of you who missed it (and those of you who were there) Lucy had a Birthday last month. Check out her adoring fans!!

Startin' early....

Graham's new favorite thing is his toothbrush. He'll crawl all over the house with it....dragging it all over the floor and then sticking it back in his mouth. Awesome. He freaks out big time if you take it away.