Our California Summer Thus Far....

Meet G.I. Jezebel and her side-kick the Great Goldent Goliath.






Here is Goliath trying to catch a rubber duck out of the wading pool (the ducks are all now missing beaks). Jezebel won't get in the pool, unless I put her in it after one of our walk/runs, in which she gets home panting loud enough to let the whole house know we are coming.










I bought a tricycle from a man whose health will no longer allow him to ride it. We have been having a good time with it. My roommate was shocked at the pugs reactions to the bike. We wheeled it into the backyard, and the dogs started doing excited little circles and making excited snorting noises. Then Goliath tried to jump right into the basket. Neither one of us could figure out how they knew the basket was to be their spot. I put a cardboard on the bottom of the basket underneath a dog bed, and put pipe insulator and a pool noodle around the edges of the basket to keep them from hurting themselves. Then I attached a Y-leash to the bike to keep them from jumping/falling out. They love it. And I have to admit, I prefer the trike to the Kiddie bike trailer we had in Logan. I can reach back and pat their little heads. But I admit that riding a trike is a bit more challenging than riding a bike. It will take some getting used to.

Watch this all the way to the end, it is way funny.

DaNette's family and updates...

I just got back from spending the week in Indiana with DaNette and her family. They moved there two years ago as DaNette's husband is working on a doctorate degree in psychology. He has another 2 years of course work and then a year of interning. They seem to really like it there. They have three children 5, 3, 1.





They do a lot of bike riding and geo-caching. I'm not sure if you have heard of it. If not go to geocaching.com and check it out. It's a game where you use GPS systems to find 'treasures' or caches that other people have hidden across the nation...

A recent picture of Nette and I (DaNette's in the White, I'm in the Navy- well black in this picture). People still say we look a lot alike.... not sure. What do you all think?

Anyway, not a lot happening in our life right now. The kids only have one week of school until summer break. It's so odd how quickly time flies. It doesn't seem like that long ago that this school year started and yet Brandi was here on the first day of school and so much life has happened since then- wow. Anyway. We don't have any major plans for this summer as we are not sure when, or even if, we will be moving so we're trying to keep things open. Pete and I do have tickets to go to the Dave Matthews concert at the Gorge in Washington in August so that will be fun. We'd love to hear what everyone else has been up to. TTYS, Nae

Hey

Hey, I am assuming you are talking to me :) The job is alright. I have to study through a whole bunch of material and then take a test to get a license before I can actually start the work part of it. Getting through all the material is taking FOREVER! Not to mention, I am working on the MBA thing right now, too. I am kind of entertaining the idea of getting a part-time job just to get out of the house until I get the license I need. I don't have the kind of personality to spend this much time between the same four walls :P I think I would get through the material faster if I had a chance to get out and do something to burn off my restlessness.

My roommates said I can paint a mural or two in their house. I am pretty excited about that. I will have to let you guys know how that is going.

The other day, Cameron (the little boy I live with) came out of the bathroom and exclaimed with excitement "MOM! I just peed standing up!" Well, of course I had to open my mouth and ask, "was it very difficult?" Next thing I knew, the boy had whipped his pants down and patiently demonstrated to me how you hold it, aim, and then let the pee come out. I thanked him for telling me how, but I don't have a "pee-pee hose" (my term, not his), so I will just have to continuing sitting or squatting when I pee. Of course, then I had to explain squatting. Luckily for me, we have two female dogs here who are not shy to demonstrate their squatting talents ;) I've been told I don't have the filter on my speech that everyone else has- imagine me living with a three-year-old.

The trip to Chinatown with Lorena was pretty fun. We found this little fortune-cookie factory with the yummiest fortune cookies I've ever eaten :D They were still warm and everything. And my fortune said "suburban husband is a gardener with sexual privileges". I am thinking that fortune is probably inaccurate, since I am not married- unless it's talking about my roommate's husband. I hope not. He's a mailman, but he helps his his mom, grandma, and uncle do their yard work. Hmm, that's a disturbing thought-

I don't know when I am coming back to Utah. Money is a little tight, so I don't really want to pay for the gas right now. Not too mention driving through the desert after the weather has gotten warm. I think hot feels hotter when you are bored and driving through a landscape full of a whole bunch of nothing. I think you guys should take a road trip and come out here. You can see the glow-in-the-dark stars I sewed to the ceiling of my Jeep and the sheet I painted with my whole body after completely smearing finger-paint all over me. Fun times in sunny California :)

Hi

I was just wondering when you will be coming to town next? How is your new job going? I liked the pictures that Lorena posted from your trip to china town. It looked like fun.

Here are some of my pictures from Honduras, I took over 200 pictures so I will post some more later after I have sorted thru them. We were there to support the Marines in building a school house for the local town (4th pic). We supported them by keeping all their equipment running and we also did alot of transportation missions. It was a pretty fun trip overall besides the weather. It was hot and humid all the time. It was near impossible to stop sweating.

My New California Man...

This is Cameron. He is my California man. Look at that muscle!

He has promised to go on a date (or 'vate', as he called it once) with me to Santa Cruz for his fourth birthday.

We have lots of fun together. We finger-painted this morning. And grew some Magic Rocks. Last Friday, we used a paint-spinner to make groovy art work. And we made a collage for his parents. I watch him on Friday mornings, and we do all the messy, fun stuff his mom (who likes things super-clean) doesn't do with him- like draw tattoos on his arm with eye-liner.

For Geneva

Geneva wanted me to post these, she will comment on them in a little while explaining them.

Joke: Sorry it is so long but it is pretty funny

UPS Airlines

Just in case you need a laugh: Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high School diploma to fix one; a reassurance to those of us who fly Routinely in our jobs.

After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, called a 'gripe sheet, which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics
correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.

Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots (marked with P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.

By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit
S: Something tightened in cockpit

P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.

P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute
descent
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.

P: Friction locks causing throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.

P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search

P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.

And the best one for last

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.

Safety First!!!

Spring update 2008

Hey Guys,

We took a walk last Sunday and took some pictures. I thought I'd post a couple :) This is our Alex, Lalee and Becca. It's hard to believe that they are growing up so fast. Lalee will be 8 this June and says that she wants to get baptized. We'll let you all know the date, time and place when it gets closer so you can join us if you'd like. Alex will be 6 in June and Becca will be 4 in August.

Yesturday Peter was sharing a candybar with Becca and Becca said, "Daddy, look behind you." Pete, thinking she was trying to show him something, looked back while BEcca proceeded to grab candy while he wasn't looking! It's kind of funny how quickly they pick up on devious things!

We are starting to think about getting ready to move. I have been procrastinating it as moving means de-junking and going through boxes and stuff that you usually don't mess with. If I were smart I'd just toss all of it out! School's going okay although I am really excited that the semester is almost over. We would love to hear about graduation plans for those of you who will be done this year. Hope you all are doing great. Love, Nae and Pete

Music

Hey all, Thought it would be kind of cool to see what kind of music everyone listens to now a days... but of course it can't be as simple as listing songs. Nope. Here's how it goes. I'll start by listing a song and the next person replies with a song that they like that starts with the last letter of the song. So I'll start with the one that is on right now:

"Crazy Bitch"

~Buck Cherry~

So someone will share a song that they like that starts with 'h' and the next will respond with a song that they like which starts with the first letter of the last song listed. Hopefully you get it! I think it'll be an interesting way to see what kind of music everyone has been listenin' to lately :)

Survey

That is a funny survey question. i think i would find a corner

new layout

I kinda like the new layout. Kudos to whomever is in charge. Brandi is that you again?

Question (this is for everybody here)

If you had a choice of falling into a bottomless pit with one person and falling for eternity or having to soak alone for eternity in a huge pool of Pepsi that never looses its carbonation where you have to watch TV or movies nonstop, which would you choose and why?

ok, never mind. It is apparently working today...

I'm not sure why, but this program thing is not letting me comment on people's posts. It says that I am not a member or something?? Any ideas?

Kirkland New Mexico

We're Moving....

Pete got orders to Kirkland New Mexico. We'll be PCSing in June. We'd love to catch up with any of you who are in the area before we leave...

My life... In five year increments.

9 YEARS AGO… (1999)

1. How old were you? 18
2. Where did you go to school? Box Elder High School
3. Where did you work? Burger King
4. Where did you hang out? Anywhere I could
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? None
6. What car did you drive? Mostly a Buick Century or the Dodge Ram Van
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Single
8. Biggest purchase you had made (not with your parents money)? Reciever, CD Player, Speakers (about $700 total)
9. Craziest thing you had done? Be friends with all you guys!
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Nope
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? Not sure… I didn’t really have a hard life.
12. Who did you date? No one really
13. What was your biggest fear? Girls
14. Farthest place that you had ever traveled? California



4 YEARS AGO… (2004)

1. How old were you? 23
2. Where did you go to school? Utah State
3. Where did you work? Inovar
4. Where did you hang out? My apartment mostly
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? None
6. What car did you drive? 1992 Honda Accord
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Single
8. Biggest purchase you had made? The car
9. Craziest thing you had done? Stayed friends with you guys
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? No
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? School, maybe?
12. Who did you date? No one
13. What was your biggest fear? Girls
14. The Farthest place that you had ever traveled? Anchorage, Alaska



Today…

1. How old are you? 27
2. Where do you go to school? Utah State…. Still : (
3. Where do you work? Inovar… Still
4. Where do you hang out? Mostly my room… Still
5. How many piercing/ tattoos do you have? Nada
6. What car do you drive? 1997 GMC Sierra
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Single
8. Biggest purchase you have made? The truck
9. Craziest thing you have done? Lol.. I accidently walked in on the Life Drawings (I.E. nude models) class. That was a little awkward!
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Still nope… Thankfully
11. Hardest thing you have ever done? I don’t know. School?
12. Who do you date? No one…. Still
13. What is your biggest fear? Yup, you guessed it. Girls.
14. The Farthest place that you have ever traveled? Europe (Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Holland, and London)



Wow, my life really hasn't changed much in four years. Same job, same school, same apartment, still single. That's kinda sad.

Redneck Mansion

So, I went out on the town last night.....

Hey, I was in San Fran last night with a new friend. I saw this, and thought you all might appreciate it. Brandi is not in Utah, anymore.

Being that my new friend likes also to spoil his dog, I learned that dogs are welcome on San Fran's public transportation on a leash, roughly 80% of San Fran's non-food establishments welcome canine customers, and San Fran has quite a few dog parks or dog-friendly parks.

Oh, and there is a couple of pug clubs that my dogs and I are members of. I went to one gathering, and there were around 30 other pugs. It was pretty amusing to watch. Jezebel, who is generally not friendly to other dogs, even made a couple friends and managed to avoid getting into any squalls.

Fun times in the Bay Area...

More about Cherry

9 YEARS AGO…(1999)

1. How old were you? 17 before July but 18 after J
2. Where did you go to school? Chugiak High School
3. Where did you work? Office Depot in the Fall
4. Where did you hang out? Hmm, can’t remember. Home?
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? Ear piercings—1 set.
6. What car did you drive? Ford Festiva
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Single for the most part
8. Biggest purchase you had made (not with your parents money)? My laptop?
9. Craziest thing you had done? Not much. I was pretty tame in 99.
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Not back then.
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? Move to Alaska away from all my friends
12. Who did you date? Guys from school
13. What was your biggest fear? Being on my own
14. Farthest place that you had ever traveled? Alaska.

4 YEARS AGO… (2004)

1. How old were you? 22 before July but 23 after
2. Where did you go to school? University of Alaska, Anchorage
3. Where did you work? BP Facilities Management
4. Where did you hang out? At my place with my new husband
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? Same ear piercings
6. What car did you drive? Kia Sportage
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Taken before April, Married after
8. Biggest purchase you had made? My own car
9. Craziest thing you had done? In 2004, going out with friends (still not very crazy)
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Not the night.
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? Changed my whole belief system
12. Who did you date? My fiancé then husband
13. What was your biggest fear? Disappointing Ross
14. The Farthest place that you had ever traveled North Pole Alaska

Today…

1. How old are you? 26 ½
2. Where do you go to school? I don’t. Woo hoo!
3. Where do you work? Running Y Ranch (resort community)
4. Where do you hang out? Our house with friends or the rock gym
5. How many piercing/ tattoos do you have? Same piercings but now a tattoo
6. What car do you drive? Same Kia Sportage
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Married!!!
8. Biggest purchase you have made? A home—holy cow that’s hard
9. Craziest thing you have done? Moved to Klamath Falls
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Not the night thankfully
11. Hardest thing you have ever done? Moved away from all my family
12. Who do you date? My hubby and some girl friends. J/K.
13. What is your biggest fear? Losing Ross
14. The Farthest place that you have ever traveled? New York, New York

Big News

Check out our blog... we finaly have big news! We're having another baby!

Oh, dear sweet mug,

As I put you to my mouth and taste the brown good-ness I stop to think
I think of all the other mugs before you and how none others can compare
While the coffee may not always be perfect; my shiny coffee mug, you always are

You have been there for me every morning waiting for the sweet brown brew
Even though you may chuckle lightly at me using large amounts of creamer,
You always understand and never make fun

Thank you for being there for me on the long nights when I need you most.
Thank you for understanding when I need my space with a Pepsi or Dew

My sweet mug, you have boosted my mornings and warmed my heart and for that, I thank you.

Granola?

Here are some pics of my puppies, i will post a few more pics later and maybe i will think of something profound to write too.

Great idea!

9 YEARS AGO…(1999)

1. How old were you? 18 years old

2. Where did you go to school? Box Elder High School

3. Where did you work? Dixie Grill Bar-B-Que

4. Where did you hang out? Friends’ parents’ houses, work, school, cars, grocery stores, recycling bins, parks, deserted dirt roads, etc…

5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? 2 holes in one ear, 3 in the other

6. What car did you drive? ’74 Dodge Dart

7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Kind of dating

8. Biggest purchase you had made (not with your parents money)? Replaced the axle on my car that Pete broke (luv ya, Pete)

9. Craziest thing you had done? Everything I did was crazy- um….that’s a toughie. I’ll come back to it.

10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? When I was an infant, I had pnemonia

11. Hardest thing you had ever done? That’s a loaded question- survived my childhood.

12. Who did you date? I went on dates with a lot of people. I dated Brad Timothy, but we both know it wouldn’t last.

13. What was your biggest fear? I didn’t know enough to be afraid

14. Farthest place that you had ever traveled? Mexico

4 YEARS AGO… (2004)

1. How old were you? 24
2. Where did you go to school? Utah State University
3. Where did you work? Praxis Youth Quest and Navy Reserves
4. Where did you hang out? Library, Mike and Denver’s place, with my bro and sis, my Baptist buddies
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? Two piercing in each ear, one piercing in bellybutton, one tattoo on my ankle
6. What car did you drive? ’98 Ford Taurus
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? single
8. Biggest purchase you had made? My car
9. Craziest thing you had done? Such a tough question!
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Only as an infant
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? Another loaded question- survived a trauma and still completed my enlistment contract (as the first female ever in my work center).
12. Who did you date? A variety of people, nobody exclusively
13. What was your biggest fear? Running out of things to keep me busy
14. The Farthest place that you had ever traveled? I had been all over the Pacific when I was on active duty

Today…

1. How old are you? 27
2. Where do you go to school? Capella University- MBA w/ emphasis on Human Resources
3. Where do you work? In the process of job-hunting in CA’s Bay Area- Wish me luck!
4. Where do you hang out? Have only lived here for two weeks- I’ll get back to you on that. Hopefully, I get a lot of chances to explore San Fran. Been up the a few times.
5. How many piercing/ tattoos do you have? two holes in each ear, one in the belly, one in the nose, a tat on the ankle and one on the thigh
6. What car do you drive? ’98 Jeep Cherokee
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? single
8. Biggest purchase you have made? Owe $7500 for my BS
9. Craziest thing you have done? I hate this question
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Just spent 7 weeks in a VA hospital in Temple, TX
11. Hardest thing you have ever done? Participated in the treatment program in Temple, TX
12. Who do you date? A variety of people
13. What is your biggest fear? I don’t know. My attitude and perspective have changed so much (thank you TX). I am less cynical, so I feel safer. But I no longer think I know what to expect from people, so I feel more vulnerable.
14. The Farthest place that you have ever traveled? Haven’t gone any farther than my travels around the Pacific

Then and Now...

9 YEARS AGO…(1999)
1. How old were you? P. 18 , J. 17
2. Where did you go to school? Box Elder High School
3. Where did you work? P. SB Transcription, J. Dixie Grill
4. Where did you hang out? At Dixie Grill, Christina’s school, Brandi’, Denver or anywhere else we all gathered
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? P. None, J. Ears pierced
6. What car did you drive? P. The ‘Schplanky’ Mobile (Suburban), J. Whatever was available- either one old clunker or another
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Taken
8. Biggest purchase you had made (not with your parents money)? P. receiver ($400), J. Stereo ($250)
9. Craziest thing you had done? Bowling ball hunting, Pop-corning Quails yard, Both: Getting caught making out by the same cop twice in an hour
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? ,P. Nope, J. Yes- Hernia operation at 6 years
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? P. Deciding what to write on a survey J. Moved 20+ times. 12. Who did you date? P. JaNae. J. This weird trombone player who always shot spit wads out of his trombone at Amber and I
13. What was your biggest fear? P. Getting arrested J. Snakes and Needles
14. Farthest place that you had ever traveled? P. I was born in Indiana, San Diego with Band
4 YEARS AGO… (2004)
1. How old were you? P. 23, 22
2. Where did you go to school? P. USU, J. USU
3. Where did you work? P. USAF- Hill AFB, J. USU
4. Where did you hang out? P&J: At home, parents house and neighbors houses
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? P&J: Hasn’t changed
6. What car did you drive? P. Went through 3 in 2004: A 1980- something Corsica, a 1993 Geo Tracker and a 2000 Jetta, J. Caravan
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? P&J: Definitely married, for better or worse!
8. Biggest purchase you had made? P&J: house
9. Craziest thing you had done? P. Ate Dog while stationed in Korea for a year J. Driven across country (to the east coast) several times with an 18 month old.
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? P. Nope, J. Yes: 4 times: Lalee, Alex and Becca and as a kid
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? P. Joined the military: Basic Training and the change going from civilian to military. J. hhhmmmm… Either telling my parents I was pregnant and still in high school or when I had to send Pete to Korea for a year while I stayed in Utah pregnant with our second child
12. Who did you date? P. JaNae. J. This sexy man in a uniform
13. What was your biggest fear? P. It was 2004, I didn’t really have one. J. Alex would die within a couple hours of being born (I was told that he would because of his kidney problems)
14. The Farthest place that you had ever traveled. P. Korea, Japan, J. 44 of the states and Canada
Today…
1. How old are you? P. 27, J. 26
2. Where do you go to school? P. Park University, J. University of Massachusetts and Capella University
3. Where do you work? P. US Air Force, J. At home, Internships for school counseling at Box Elder High
4. Where do you hang out? P&J. At home, neighbors,
5. How many piercing/ tattoos do you have? Same as Before
6. What car do you drive? P. Saturn; J. Town and County
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Still going strong
8. Biggest purchase you have made? House
9. Craziest thing you have done? P: Some of the stuff we did in Iraq J: Crashed someone’s honeymoon- Not just Pete and I but our kids too!
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? P: Yes- back surgery, J: Same as before
11. Hardest thing you have ever done? P: Left for Iraq J: Waving goodbye to Pete as he got on the Plane for Iraq
12. Who do you date? P: JaNae. J: Does sex count as a date?
13. What is your biggest fear? P: Having someone in my immediate family (Nae or kids) die. J: Losing one of my kids or Pete
14. The Farthest place that you have ever traveled? P: Iraq, Ireland, etc. J: Nassau (Bahamas)

News from the Maynes

I guess I should mention that I am going to be an auntie (as they say here)! My sister Deanna is having a baby around September 1!

Survey

This is a great idea, JaNae!

9 YEARS AGO…(1999)

1. How old were you? 18
2. Where did you go to school? Box Elder
3. Where did you work? Dixie Grill, Lagoon
4. Where did you hang out? Mostly at friends’ houses
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? Two in each ear
6. What car did you drive? Whatever my parents were willing to loan me!
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? single
8. Biggest purchase you had made (not with your parents money)? Drumset
9. Craziest thing you had done? Played in the recycling bin
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Not since birth
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? Babysit siblings and other kids
12. Who did you date? No steady boyfriend
13. What was your biggest fear? embarassment
14. Farthest place that you had ever traveled? San Diego

4 YEARS AGO… (2004)

1. How old were you? 23

2. Where did you go to school? Took classes online

3. Where did you work? Navy
4. Where did you hang out? Stuff with husband, usually movies, mall, etc.
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? One of each
6. What car did you drive? Ford Focus
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Married
8. Biggest purchase you had made? A wedding (Doug paid for the car)
9. Craziest thing you had done? We went to Las Vegas for Doug’s 21^st birthday and had a cab driver (I swear it) that was in the Russian Mafia
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Still no
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? Tried to learn Korean
12. Who did you date? I was married to Doug Tice
13. What was your biggest fear? Money problems
14. The Farthest place that you had ever traveled? Hawaii

Today…

1. How old are you? 27

2. Where do you go to school? University of Hawaii

3. Where do you work? Women’s gym
4. Where do you hang out? Not too sociable, but I am learning kickboxing
5. How many piercing/ tattoos do you have? One of each (I gave up on earrings)
6. What car do you drive? Toyota Corolla
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Still happily married
8. Biggest purchase you have made? Well, Doug paid for this car too…
9. Craziest thing you have done? Rode on the back of a motorcycle during a lightning/rain storm (at least we were on the way home)
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? Still no
11. Hardest thing you have ever done? Been away from Doug
12. Who do you date? Still married
13. What is your biggest fear? Gigantic moths (yes, there is a story with this one)
14. The Farthest place that you have ever traveled? Hawaii

question thing from janae (i hope this works)

9 YEARS AGO…(1999)

1. How old were you? - 15
2. Where did you go to school? - BEHS
3. Where did you work? - Dixie grill
4. Where did you hang out? - i did alot of bike riding all around town
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? - none
6. What car did you drive? - Huffy p.o.s.
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? girls? did they exist at that time? I had a pretty big crush on Jennifer Love Hewitt but that is about it
8. Biggest purchase you had made (not with your parents money)? junk food
9. Craziest thing you had done? - i was not much of a crazy back then
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? - no
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? - english class
12. Who did you date? - again, my bike
13. What was your biggest fear? - heights
14. Farthest place that you had ever traveled? - mexico on a family trip and again with our church

4 YEARS AGO… (2004)

1. How old were you? 20
2. Where did you go to school? BATC
3. Where did you work? - walmart
4. Where did you hang out? - in bed when i had time
5. How many piercing/ tattoos did you have? - none
6. What car did you drive? 78 Firebird and 97 fire (which by the way was by far my worst car ever
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Taken
8. Biggest purchase you had made? again the POS car
9. Craziest thing you had done? went to iraq
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? no
11. Hardest thing you had ever done? iraq
12. Who did you date? Lindsay
13. What was your biggest fear? still heights
14. The Farthest place that you had ever traveled. sorry to be redundant but iraq

Today…

1. How old are you?24 & 10/12
2. Where do you go to school? i go to classes for the army but not actual school. those are all over the place.
3. Where do you work? in ogden at my reserve unit as a civilian
4. Where do you hang out? home or ashtons
5. How many piercing/ tattoos do you have? none
6. What car do you drive? 2002 Sebring
7. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? married, hapily
8. Biggest purchase you have made? my sebring and my wifes car at the same time (2 cars at a time is not recommended)
9. Craziest thing you have done? Does getting married count ;)? again probably iraq and i am about to re-enlist so that will be one of the top 3
10. Ever stayed the night (as a patient) in a hospital? still no
11. Hardest thing you have ever done? still iraq
12. Who do you date? my wife
13. What is your biggest fear? heights
14. The Farthest place that you have ever traveled? iraq

Man, after doing this i have noticed that not much has changed for me in the last few years. i need to get a tattoo or something so the next one will be a little different. since i can not get on the blog much i will write a quickie for you guys.

Things are going pretty well for me most of the time, i am working as a Unit Administrator (paper pusher) for my reserve unit in ogden and i am still a drilling reserveist one weekend a month. I live in brigham city still and i have decided that even though it is kind of a bubble i still like it. i have two dogs, a boston terrier and a beagle. both are pretty good, we rescued the beagle and she has SEVERE seperation anxiaty so we are trying to find a good home for her with someone who does not leave their house (if you guys know anybody let me know). I will be going to Honduras with the army for my Annual Training this year so that is a little exiting. I have not been there yet. our last AT was in the desert in Cali so this one should make up for it. My wife Lindsay is a nail tech at hair razers on main street in BC. from what i hear she does a really good job. she likes what she does.

anyway not much else happening so i will keep trying to get on the blog but dont hold your breath. they have restrictions on everything at my work.
Blen