Wyoming Trip

So, here's the story, albeit short, of our weekend trip to the newly finished Wyoming cabin:

We were in the car for a total of 2 minutes and 37 seconds when Jared and Rowan simultaneously said, “I need to go to the bathroom. I really, really need to go.” “Yeah, me too, me too.” And you thought this stuff only happens in movies!

But, it was a good thing we went back, because we forgot Rowan’s shoes! Nice going mom and dad.

Once we finally hit the road, it was “road trips as usual” –

• Way too much candy
• A lot of hoping for a long nap from Reese
• Kids begging for lame gas station toys
• Several games of “I Spy” in which Rowan, when it is his turn to spy, reveals his answer after one person makes a guess –
  
• Rowan: “I spy wiff my wittle eye somfin bwue.”
  
• Wendy: “Is it the duffel bag?”
  
• Rowan: “No, it’s the MAP!”

We made our way through Park City (pretty drive) and Evanston (not so pretty), then onto Star Valley (pretty again). Here is the view as you pull up to the driveway to the newly built cabin (the cabin is that white spot tucked behind the trees):

The air was fresh, crisp, and smelled like pine…until Reese did a number in her diaper. No worries about mountain lions and bears for at least 1 hour.

Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worse…Friday night, Wendy was hit with some sort of stomach virus. So, she was out of commission for the day.

Leaving our fallen hero, the kids and I took a 4 wheeler ride through the property and up to the mountains behind the house.

We went to the park for lunch. Everyone had fun, except for little Michael. There's a lot going on in the video, but watch the right right steering wheel:

Later that night, I felt a little like Michael. You see, Wendy kindly passed her virus in my direction. So, Saturday, I was the one up all night participating in activities (that I will not mention) related to a vicious stomach virus. Jared also got the virus, but he was much tougher than mom and dad. We’re just glad it was only a 24 hour virus. 

All that being said, we all had fun and can’t wait to get back.

Reese & Company

I thought it was so funny how she kept throwing the pebbles on the slide. Then, watch how she claps after the others slide through the rocks. Funny to me, maybe cause I'm the papa.

BTW - Political Postings - GONE

I have removed most of the political stuff. However, I did leave a few of the postings about John McCain, which may leave many of you wondering for whom I will vote. I have also left a couple that I think are funny.

I did this for a couple of reasons:

1. Most of you don't care about politics enough to be interested in the postings.
2. Some of you don't agree with my views, and I love my friends more than politics.

I will most likely start a new blog/website that will be purely political.

Storytelling

Okay, so I have had several requests for more storytelling. I realize most of my recent posts have been one of the following:

• Regurgitated news clips and videos
  
• Pleas for help in creating content
  
• REALLY quick updates
  

The sad part is, the last few months have presented some really great stuff I could have shared.

So, here's my commitment for this weekend's trip to Wyoming -

"I will get at least one story and several pictures."

So, stay tuned and wish me luck!

In the meantime, you can always read the older stories...right??  :  )

Funny Palin Spoof

Touchdown Celebration

Pretty good touchdown celebration...

Electric Storm

A buddy sent this in an email-thought it was cool:

Two of nature's most spectacular forces produced an incredible brew in the skies ofChile as a volcanic eruption met a lightning storm. Tons of dust and ash from the eruption of the Chaiten volcano poured into the night sky just as an electric storm passed overhead. The resulting collision created a spectacular sight as lightning flickered around the dust cloud amid the orange glow of the volcano.

The eruption was all the more spectacular because the Chaiten volcano, 800 miles(1,290km) south of Santiago, has been dormant for hundreds, if not thousandsof years. The Patagonian volcano began erupting on Friday and the 12-mile-high plumehas left vast tracts of land coated with a layer of ash.

Favorite Sites - Additions

Here are the sites that were added to the list today (so far):

• Tjoos
• American Thinker
• Drudge Report
• Hot Air

Blog Roll

I am going to add a blog roll to this site. So, if you would like me to include your blog and/or a really cool blog you love, let me know in the comments. Also, any cool sites - shoot them my way.

I Need Bloggers...

Are any of you interested in becoming a blogger on this blog? I would love to add some other bloggers. I think it would be fun. Let me know in the comments section if you would like to add your wisdom, insight, humor, etc.

Quick Update

Here are a few updates:

• We have moved to Highland, UT
• Jared is in 1st grade
• Rowan is in pre-school
• Reese is still REALLY cute
• Wendy is still REALLY hot

Law Professors and Campaign Contributions

I think this data from the Tax Prof Blog is interesting. This is actually pretty useful information for someone deciding on which law school to attend (assuming they want to attend one of the listed schools).

I am actually pleasantly surprised by some of the schools. Northwestern shocked me! I would have thought Duke would be a little more conservative.

Also, it is kind of interesting to look at the dollar amounts. For instance, the the 8.1% of republican donors at Georgetown almost matched the 100% of democrat donors at UPenn. Anyway, thought some (probably not all) of you would find this interesting.

Lipstick...

What happens when you put lipstick on a donkey?

Megyn Kelly v. Uhhh...Duhhh

I thought this was entertaining. Just think, this dude has a job as a SENIOR EDITOR! Like most liberals, they didn't have time for the facts. Pretty embarrassing for his mom.

New Google Browser

FINALLY!! Google has created an internet browser. Is is called Google Chrome. So, if you are sick and tired of the lame Windows Internet Explorer and all of its bugs, download Chrome.

www.google.com/chrome