It is about time that we post something. A lot has happened since we last posted. Dave's grandmothers house sold and we moved out on July 6th. We only moved five blocks away and we are still in the same stake. Even though we have been living in our new house for a month it still feels like we just moved in. I am sure things will feel more "normal" as time goes on.

Dave has been really busy for the month of July which is one of the reasons why there have not been any posts recently. Dave took the bar on the last tuesday and wednesday of July so he was busy studying all day long the whole month before. We are hoping all the work payed off and that he will pass. We won't find out until 8 to 10 weeks after the test was taken.

Kimball turned one on the 31st of July. We had a fun little family party last night and Kimball was very spoiled ( as well as Patten because after all they share their toys). Kimball has grown up lots. he walks he is displaying more and more preferences and he is basically a toddler. My baby is no longer a baby.

I promise I will post a few pictures once I figure out where our stuff is to load the pictures on to the computer. I am hoping that it wasn't lost in the move.

Missy and Mike came home from Tonga on Sunday and we have already had lots of fun spending time with them. The boys were both so excited to see them.

Good things to come

This brought back some memories:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nczw6xHJ0I&feature=player_embedded

When I left on my mission Ty had almost finished his. Before I left, he told me to print out Elder Holland's talk, take it with me, and pull it out on a particularly hard day. I think I only made it 8 weeks or so before pulling it out. And then I pulled it out a handful more times throughout the two years. Amazing how difficult some experiences can seem in real time, and then how reasonable they can seem in retrospect.

Recently

A few recent happenings.


First, Patten looked spiffy at church.

Next, Kimberlee graduated.

Finally, Dave graduated.

Our boys

Thank you, Becca, for these pictures of Kimball and Patten. And, yes, we stole them from your blog.

My Friend

Ted Jenkins, a neighbor, ward member, and dear friend - passed away due to complications of myasthenia gravis this week. You can see his obituary here:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=edward-jenkins&pid=141799513.

To be honest, I still can't fathom that he's gone. I loved running into Ted. Whether it was the grocery store, church, or just in front of his house. Ted and Carolynn ran the young single adult program right after my mission. I ate breakfast at their house, enjoyed evenings at the Mt. Aire cabin, and learned the gospel from this good man.

For me, Ted's death has been a wake up call. As one friend put it, "Ted and I climbed through the snow to his cabin 6 weeks ago. Nobody could have seen this coming." And so it is for all of us. Enjoy every day with your loved ones, you never know how many more you have.

Fun filled March

A little of what we've been up to lately.

Aunt Kimee comes once or twice a week to read books to the boys. Patten really looks forward to this and can often be heard saying "books - Aunt Kimee!"


In addition to reading, Patten opened his own ice cream parlor. He really whips the cream.
We went down to the Johnson condo in St. George for part of spring break. Patten, despite his expression in this picture, absolutely loved the swimming pool.
Kimball and Kristin in St. George.
And finally (here's where I brag) - Kristin and I ran the East High Running of the Leopards 5k this morning. Kristin has trained for 3 solid months to run this race. Prior to January of this year, Kristin hated running. Now she loves it. Even more impressive, she had been running three miles in about 50 minutes and this morning ran the race in 31 minutes and 11 seconds. Talk about improving your best time. Plus, she ran the first mile in 9 minutes and 37 seconds - also a personal best. We had a ton of fun and look forward to more races in the future.

The most wonderful time of the year

March Madness. What a wonderful thing. It brings together families, friends, and neighbors alike. It is the greatest event in sports.

Here's to BYU making a run to the Final Four.