Good Good Good Thing

2009-10-13T20:56:00.000-07:00

A few good pics.

Kat at the Tabernacle w/Nashville Tribute

2009-10-08T10:33:00.001-07:00

Tuesday Night Lights

2009-09-16T10:10:00.001-07:00

Mrs. Powell's Reprise (hold the raisins)

2009-09-16T09:45:00.000-07:00

Shhhh, don't tell anyone, but I think I'm back????

2009-09-09T14:23:00.000-07:00

a lovely mental health hiatus

and now

i'm back!

back to this

my own private idaho

now, where did i put that needle?

ah yes, the haystack, so to speak.

Rocket!

2009-08-31T13:06:00.001-07:00

Rocket followed Josh home on a morning run last week. After tasting Kat's flank steak, he refuses to leave. Yes, he's a boy dog.

Go Time

2009-05-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

Michael came to town to deliver the pain to C5. The graduating senior held the 10 year old down, creepily repeating "Don't struggle. That's it, don't struggle. It'll all be over soon."

Namaste!

2009-03-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

Family, I am putting the books away for the summer and moving to Nepal.....in case you haven't heard.
Follow the blog! http://anepalescapade.blogspot.com

Oldy, but Goody

2008-10-27T22:16:00.000-07:00

Hardtails in Park City

2008-10-20T11:56:00.000-07:00

First Day of School

2008-09-05T10:20:00.001-07:00

Carrin's first day of 1st grade

Clarissa's first day of 4th grade

Chase and I on our first day alone on a
hike to Forest Falls....beautiful!

A Day of Firsts

2008-08-25T12:59:00.000-07:00

Kaitley -- 2nd grade
Wyatt -- 4th grade
Ashlynne -- Middle School
Bobby -- High School

Ahh, Summer

2008-08-25T11:50:00.000-07:00

Riding Waves ...
"Sand"wiches ...
Castles...
Being buried in the sand...
Guns...
Guns....
And more GUNS.......
What would the summer be without them

Old Faithful

2008-08-17T18:32:00.000-07:00

C5-Ice

2008-08-09T11:13:00.000-07:00

Ivy Maude Cottam

2008-05-22T15:00:00.000-07:00

So here is Ivy Maude Cottam

2008-04-21T10:53:00.000-07:00

Here you go Joe.

My bike

2008-04-14T09:40:00.000-07:00

So Lathum posted his bike, I thought I would post mine.

Yea, there's a difference.

Flashback Friday & Happy B-day to Jen!!!

2008-03-21T07:59:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Jen! Your kids are still this small.....right? : )

Good Things

2008-03-04T13:29:00.000-08:00

So I'll be in California this week. I'll have a Tommy's burger and an in-n-out for ya.

brigham

Trailer

2008-02-21T15:03:00.000-08:00

Diva Talk

2008-01-29T18:31:00.000-08:00

For those of you who haven't had a chance to listen-here's the link for my debut on blog talk radio. Matt has reported that it begins 26:45 minutes into the program if you'd like to skip ahead. Additionally, you can surf by my website and blog for a chuckle if you'd like. Have a diva day!

Sunshine?

2008-01-19T10:41:00.000-08:00

When the sun does finally come on out, we have to absorb as much as we can. Even though the temperature was in the 60's, it still felt great to be outdoors with sun on our backs. After church last Sunday, we loaded the kids into the car and went to a fun trail with the skateboard and scooters. Making the most of it in wa...

A little showing

2008-01-15T09:33:00.000-08:00

My little show has a showing at the LDS film festival if you want to see the debacle, stop by. It's Friday at 1pm. I don't know where. I guess I should know that. Go to...wait..I just got on line.

http://www.ldsfilmfestival.org/08_friday.php

Later skater

Christmas in Aspen Grove

2008-01-02T09:08:00.001-08:00

Cafe Racer Project: 1974 Honda CB360T

2008-01-02T08:09:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year

2008-01-01T14:38:00.000-08:00

Happy 2008!!! Hope this new year finds everyone happy and well.

Matt, Chantel, Bobby, Ashlynne, Wyatt, and Kaitley

Wicked Cool Crafts

2007-12-17T18:14:00.000-08:00

This year I was using a red, white and silver theme and decided to go with a very green recycle attitude. The pics do not do them justice. (Although, Ellie Nelson has already declared that she does not like it, not one bit.)

These are the nativitys that Cecilly has been making--again--all reclaimed materials!

Merry Christmas!

First Snow in Washington!!!

2007-12-08T21:44:00.000-08:00

We [enjoyed] our first snowfall in Maple Valley last weekend! The temperatures continued to drop into the low thirties and high twenties and then the rain turned into snow. It turns out that this happens just a couple of times each winter. Sweet!! As you could well imagine, Shalyn is especially excited about it. ;)

I got a new motorcycle helmet. It matches my jumpsuit

2007-12-05T07:12:00.001-08:00

It seems the only real function of this blog is to show off our wardrobe changes. Well, it's a worthy purpose, if you ask me. Stay Alive!

2007-12-01T19:03:00.000-08:00

Embracing the freedoms of Halloween...

2007-12-01T18:59:00.000-08:00

Captain Underpants to the rescue!!

THANKSGIVING: CORNSNAKES AND BLUEBIRDS

2007-11-28T19:10:00.001-08:00

Halloween

2007-11-02T08:35:00.001-07:00

An Outake

2007-10-24T09:11:00.000-07:00

So I thought you'd like this outtake from my little short film.

For two reasons, one, because you can't stop me since you gave me access to the blog.

and Second,

well, I won't spoil the fun, but you can see the backyard and the death of a family heirloom.

I don't spell or do grammer

2007-10-24T09:03:00.000-07:00

Joe in 2006 - not much has changed, just less hair : )

2007-10-10T18:04:00.001-07:00

Joe in 1996

2007-10-10T18:01:00.001-07:00

2007-10-02T10:42:00.001-07:00

So I went to my home of Houston Texas.

Look what I found in the old stake boundries!!

Look what else I found.

I don't know what it means.

How do I say this...COOL!!

2007-09-26T09:06:00.001-07:00

If I was ever going to be a cop in the mid-west or manage an adult theme store or become a purse snatcher this would be my look.

For some reason, Morinda didn't want me to keep it?

Anyway, it's cool.

Calling All NFS

2007-09-10T07:02:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,
I need your help. We are looking for any and all old 100% wool sweaters, socks, undies, whatever you might be tossing because of moth holes! Cecilly and I are collaborating on some projects and are in need of the ewe's gift. Thanks, Poo

2007-09-06T10:15:00.000-07:00

Finally!
Lathum has chided my nonparticipation, so here's what my life looks like right now. (And y'all wonder why I'm losing my mind.)

Can you find the jingle bells, yellow beads, butterfly iron on, spray adhesive, glitter glue sticks, or pinking shears. If you see any of these items, let me know where they are!

This is the project I am currently trying to finish. (I can't show you any close ups--sorry).

And this is a shot of the excavation in preparation for our double wide. This was taken from our porch. Unfortunately there is a bit of clean up before they can get the foundation poured. (You can see the corner of our porch in the upper left of the photo. )

A proud tradition

2007-09-05T08:51:00.000-07:00

Elias is now following a proud tradition of wearing lederhousen to church. Like his father before him, he donned leather shorts, a bib, a pink shirt, boots and grey socks with frill. He felt no threat to his manhood, but Morinda is trying to find a stein sippy cup.

15 is my limit on Snitzengruben

This lady rules!!

No German leather clothing here, but a refresher of the other two.

QUIET ON THE SET!

2007-08-29T09:09:00.001-07:00

Stopped by the 'Emma Enchanted' set today to watch Katherine bring people to tears.

Pics of her discussing pyro stunts with directors and actors (Hyrum, Joseph), plus a glamour shot with Jj.

YBU?

2007-08-25T10:48:00.001-07:00

Hiked up to the big white "Y" this morning to prove to Cope that it wasn't made of snow.

(You can see Provo temple in the background of top pic.)

Meet Jeffrey Klakring!

2007-08-23T23:54:00.000-07:00

Settling Curiosities...

The Dark Side

2007-08-22T16:12:00.000-07:00

Oops, John fell asleep with a hole in his socks...

Oh Deer, oh deer

2007-08-21T11:05:00.000-07:00

Due to the clear cutting of about 70 acres near our house, we have been overly populated by deer this year. Although our yard is reminiscent of a horse pasture, the babies are cute (see above)

Puppy Love

2007-08-21T11:02:00.000-07:00

Kaitley and Liley

Our New Pup

2007-08-21T10:59:00.000-07:00

Introducing Liley

She is a pure breed Border Collie with a very sweet personality. After losing two dogs in 13 months, we are definately hope that "the third times, the charm.

PICK A WINNER

2007-08-20T21:07:00.001-07:00

Those hard rock Hatches really know how to mine for gold!

Jj

2007-08-20T19:21:00.001-07:00

Born to be wild? This is how Arkansans go to school...in style!

Rock, Rock, Rock 'n Roll High School

2007-08-20T17:46:00.000-07:00

Kids started school today. They're going to Wasatch, across the street from BYU. Here's a pic with Chipotle, who was sad to see them go.

Jj and I went to Park City this weekend for a quick anniversary get away. Took a cool ski lift thing up to the Canyons resort for a jazz concert. Watched Bourne Ultimatum which was gnarly--after we got over the motion sickness camera work. The next morning we shopped for overpriced, home made hippy stuff and watched the belly dancers up at the bizarre on old Main Street.

Rock and roll cootchie-coo.

Pull!

2007-08-20T08:07:00.001-07:00

We recently joined the Worsley clan at the Hidden Springs ranch for a family reunion. The monstrous cabin is located in the ozarks of Utah, just outside Altamont (near Duchesne, which rhymes with "you pain").

You can barely see the cabin in the background of this pic...some one-shot slinger getting nasty with clay pigeons.

Cheers,

Lath

Chipotle, El Perro

2007-08-20T07:56:00.000-07:00

After a long, patient search, we've found a new Nelson family pup. Jj and the kids picked up Chipotle yesterday at a Salt Lake animalshelter and he already fits right in. The little guy is about 18 months old with the pleasant Terrier 'tude that made us so fond ofTabasco.

Anyway, here's a pic of Chipotle and Ellie on Jj's I Can't Believe It's Not Butter-yellow sofa. Had a pic of C5-Ice and the dog, but can't find it. Instead, I'm sending a photo of one of the five owls that inhabit our backyard.

Note: today's our 12th wedding anniversary. What precious metal is that? Adamantium?

Drive it like you stole it,
Lathum