Fathers and Sons - 2009

Friday night we (Me, Braden and our friend John, who we dragged out there with us.) headed off to this year's Fathers and Sons campout which was hosted by our stake. We went to a nice little local place called Willow Park just off the Jordan River. It was pretty cool to see the sea of tents as everyone settled in for the evening. I'd post pictures, but that is once again a sore spot as our camera decided it had dead batteries and even thought our second set was dead.

The worst part was trying to get out there. Traffic on Main Street was absolutely horrible. We creeped down the road for almost half an hour before we got to our turn off. Ugh! I'm glad I don't have to fight that every night after work.

Braden had a blast running around terrorizing folks with frisbees and footballs with the other kids from our ward and his school. Then we had a nice little fireside late in the evening about the Restoration (Small oops, they played the First Vision instead of the Restoration.). They put on Finding Nemo afterward at about 9:30p.m., but Braden was so tired and cold he decided to go to bed and after walking him back to the tent I figured I would just join him. So about two-thirds through the blaring movie I finally drifted off into Slumberland.

Saturday morning brought us awake with a pleasant rising of the sun, so we dragged ourselves out of the tent and over to the chow lines. Of course, Braden wanted pancakes so we waited in the longest line to get him setup. Then I stepped over and grabbed a breakfast burrito. Ahh! Good stuff.

After breakfast was all cleaned up the kids were then entertained with some relay games, kickball and some tug-o-war. Those who were still around for them were having a great time. (I'm always amazed how many folks pack right up and take off first thing in the morning.)

So between the grassy field, the creek and the big sandhill they found, the kids were running around having a blast while the fathers hung out and talked about hobbies and activities and whatnot.

All in all, another great time at Fathers and Sons! First campout of the year!!

P.S.: The girls (Yvonne, Brynley and our friend Stacy) had a fun girls night also. See Yvonne's blog when she posts info on that.

What have you done to my car?

Just kidding!

This is when I was doing my brakes a couple of weeks ago at my brother-in-law's shop down in St. George. I've been dealing with squealing brakes for the last couple of years and it's been driving me nuts, but I can't stand to waste an investment.

This time I put on high quality pads and replaced my front rotors. Yes, no more noise!

New rotors. Aahhh!

I like knowing people with expensive tools! It makes the job so much easier.

Thanks Cheyne!!

Happy Birthday Brynley!

Brynley had her fourth birthday a week ago. Here's a few pictures of the princess girl.

Here she is dressing the part.

Brynley in the new dress Grandma Hakey gave her. What a princess!

Yvonne made this awesome "princess castle" cake for her.