Summer Camp
I spent this last week at summer camp with our scouts. I had a terrific time and it was great to see the boys learn new skills, have fun and show scout spirt.
But, it’s great to be home. There nothing quite like my wonderful wife and family.
06/27/2009 | hugh | What are you doing this summer?
Date Ideas
I need a favor, date ideas, can you comment with what you did on your five most memorable dates?
04/08/2009 | hugh | Comment [2]
FHE Games
On Monday night, Michele was in charge of the Family Home Evening activity. She decided to have us play some of the games that will be used at Thursday night’s pioneer R.S. activity. It was totally fun, so much that I was thinking it might be cool to crash the meeting… well almost that cool.
04/01/2009 | hugh | Comment [2]
Squishy Stuff
Quinan: I love the squishy stuff.
(Asking if anyone hat the uneaten fat from their pork chop). That (eating fat thing) must skip a generation or something.
03/29/2009 | hugh | Comment [2]
FHE Clue
The organist in the janitor’s closet with the toy.
Michele won!
Roper5 Mission
Tonight for Family Home Evening we discussed creating a family mission.
First, we brainstormed our family roles.
Second, we combined these roles into five areas:
- Children
- Servants
- Explorers
- Friends
- Family
Third, we drafted a list of long-term goals for these roles:
- Return to our Heavenly Father
- Invite other to Christ
- Have fun making the world better
- Gladly welcome others into our lives
- Get to know our ancestors, build relationships now and preserve records of who we are
My suggestion final family mission:
As a family we will prepare for eternity through service, exploration, friendship and love.
Brainstorm list of roles:
Children (of God)Church membersSillyHungryCitizensFriendsFamily MembersMissionariesFuture AncestorsCreatorsNeighborsLearnersStudentsServants
Notes for final mission:
Return to Heavenly Father, invite others into our lives and to Christ, have fun, improve the world, remember ancestors, love family and preserve our lives. Live like and invite others to Christ, have fun making the world better, discover our family of the past, celebrate our present family and preserve for our future family. Look to Christ, discover past, celebrate present and protect for our future.
We finished tonight with Michele’s secret fluffy chocolate chip cookies (made with sour cream) and a game of Quinan’s Alphabet Bingo.
03/02/2009 | hugh | What's your family's mission? [3]
Get a Clue
For christmas we received Clue Express, a spin off of the classic board game. We had tons of fun.
Recently when Jen wanted to spend some of her own money we recently “encouraged” her to get the full Clue game. We have played it as a family a few times with wins by both Kenn and Michele. Tonight Jen started spinning some righteous strategy. Michele drew the last clock card and took a turn for the graveyard. Jen dominated with a win when I only had the weapon figured out. Kenn was right behind Jen and showed true sportsmanship.
02/22/2009 | hugh | What board game do you recommend? [3]
In 'n' Out (Literally)
Back around Thanksgiving we got a call from our friends, the “D’s” who moved to Bountiful about 4 years ago. They were on their way to sunny California and were stopping at our mutually-favorite fast food joint. So off to Trop and I15 we went. We had a great time, great food and lots of catching up. They asked about lots of people who may or may not read this blog (and said) Hi!
Quinan now affectionately calls In ‘N’ Out the “Restaurant with the ring around it” and the “lemonade place you can run around.”
We’re looking forward to the new In’N‘Out at Trop and Ft. Apache and hope that Utah stays In’N‘Out free for a few more years.
02/15/2009 | hugh | Comment [4]
100 Miles
I seem to keep taking time off from running. Most recently I was absent for two months after starting a new job.
The prodigal son has returned. I’ve backed up to week six on the 13-week program. Ran 3.5 miles today and just crossed the 100 mile (in 2008) threshold.