Closet Blogger

Aaron is a closet blogger. This is the first thing that I will have ever posted on our blog that HE created, yet he wrote some of the entries as if I were the one writing them. That's how desperately he's wanted me to become a blogger. I may have started before now if I hadn't felt like I would lose my lunch at any given second, or maybe it's been a pride thing....the more Aaron begged me to blog maybe the more I resisted....I'm not really sure which it was. It could also be the intimidation of the whole blog world I've just discovered....which of my friends doesn't have an awesome blog with cool features and awesome stories of things their children have done or said, or pictures of themselves looking great? I guess I'll just start from scratch and lie if I have to come up with stuff that makes us sound really cool....I can also cut and paste Aaron's and my face onto pictures of our bodies the way they used to be (j/k). Warning: if you don't like some occasional sarcasm or self-deprecation, you may not want to read most of my future blog entries. :)

Awesome Indian food - Masala dosa's

Here are a couple of pictures of today's breakfast - Masala Dosa with Sweet Lime juice. Yumm!

Masala Dosa's are basically crepes made out of rice flour and filled with vegetables (mostly potatoes and spices). There are sauces (chutneys) to dip the dosa's in - and it is my favorite food in India.

Glenn Beck's Tribute to President Hinckley

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080128-4.html
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release January 28, 2008
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of our friend, Gordon B. Hinckley. While serving for over seven decades in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon demonstrated the heart of a servant and the wisdom of a leader. He was a tireless worker and a talented communicator who was respected in his community and beloved by his congregation. As President of his church, he traveled to more than 60 countries to spread a message of love and optimism to the millions of people around the world who shared his faith.
A Mayflower descendent and the grandson of Mormon pioneers, Gordon was a deeply patriotic man. His leadership and service strengthened the Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University, the Boy Scouts of America, and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. In 2004, I was honored to present him with the Medal of Freedom, our Nation’s highest civil award, in recognition of his lifelong public service.
Laura and I will miss Gordon’s friendship and wisdom. Our thoughts and prayers are with his five children and the rest of the Hinckley family.

A smile from Ryan

My friend Rob

On the right nav you'll see a link for Epperson's. Rob was my college roommate in Provo (actually, he was in college....I was.....not). He is facing the battle of his life being recently diagnosed with cancer. It has been an incredible shock to me - I sang in his missionary farewell back in 1992, lived with him when he met his wife, was in his wedding, etc, etc....

He has metastasis melanoma - which after doing a bit of research means he has a very tough fight on his hands. If you know Rob and Patti - you know they don't come any better. Their site gives updates on Rob's progress and the challenges and miracles of each day. They are in our prayers daily - actually many times a day - and I'm sure would appreciate as many more as possible.

Life is so precious. Patti wrote on her site that on December 11th Rob scored 2 goals for his indoor soccer team. On December 14th he was in the hospital...

Rob - Patti - I love you guys. We are with you all the way.
-Aaron

Travel plans

If it weren't bad enough that Kerry is sick - I'm leaving her for 12 or so days on a business trip.

Fortunately her mom will be here the entire time (thanks Mom!)
Here is my trip itinerary if anyone is interested (and if not - tough :) )

Jan 27th – Flight – NW #34 leaving 1250P (Seattle to India via Amsterdam)
Jan 29th – Hotel - The Maratha Mumbai (Sheraton by the airport)
Jan 30th – Flight from Mumbai to Chennai – Jet Airways #461 530PM
Jan 30th – Hotel in Chennai – ITC Park Sheraton
Jan 31st – Flight to Bangalore - Jet Airways # 485 leaving at 510P
Jan 31st – Hotel in Bangalore – Le Meridian Bangalore
Feb 2nd – Flight to Singapore – Singapore Airlines #501 leaving at 955A
Feb 2nd – Hotel in Singapore – Sheraton Towers Singapore
Feb 5th – Flight to Manila – Singapore Airlines #910 leaving at 9:45am
Feb 5th – Hotel in Manila – The ShangRi-La Makati
Feb 7th – Flight to Seattle – Northwest airlines with a layover in Tokyo - Northwest #20 leaving 8am (Tokyo layover – Flt# 8 to Seattle) Arriving Seattle Feb 7 at 7:35AM

I'll try to post some pics while I'm there - I know I always say that - but rarely do... At least I won't be eating scorpions on this trip (not going to China this time).

blog update

So - with Kerry out of action (with the migraines adding to the morning sickness - she's staying far away from the computer - I'm going to attempt to update a couple of blogs. It feels kind of weird... like I'm messing with scrapbooks or something...ug... anyway - enjoy... - Aaron

Jordan is #12. Tallest kid by 4 inches.

I love this picture of Ryan

Growing up

Jordan got a little rowdy in class - when a substitute teacher came in.
Here is his apology letter:


Here are pictures I got off the the mason's blog.
Jordan and Jaden were having fun playing their gameboys

It's a Girl?!?

Well - at least that's what the doctor said when we had the ultrasound. Official due date is July 18th. We called my Dad tonight and told him on his birthday. Now to let the rest of the family know...(Post by Aaron because Kerry is currently throwing up)

Jordan's First Basketball Game

Today was Jordans first basketball game!

running down the court
Jordan in the huddle
Jordan received the "star" for being the highest scorer today!!

New years Eve

Here is a pick of the kids - all juiced up on sugar for new years eve.

Here is a later photo with a sad Maya. Jordan wouldn't let her play Ratatouille on the xbox.

Christmas 2007

The kids were SO excited this year for christmas! Jordan wanted to go to bed at 6:30 so he could wake up as early as possible to see what he got. After I fell asleep - way after midnight - I heard feet walking down the hall and then kids climbing in bed with us (4am). By 5 am I gave up trying to keep them quiet and get them back to sleep. Aaron said - "ok - lets see what santa brought" - to which Jordan and Maya shot out like bullets downstairs. - it was so neat to see them so excited! Jordan got a bike and Maya got a doll set for 2 new dolls. I got a Zune and Zune doc + a cell phone and a couple of other things. It was a nice day. PS - can't forget the Xbox 360 Aaron got for the family...can't figure out why I have seen so little of both Jordan and him since they opened that present....

Jordan's school picture

First Time Out

I just set this up tonight for Kerry - first time bloggers!!!