Naked Paper

Today in church we gave the program to Lo to color on. In a fairly loud voice he said, "I want naked paper". Meaning blank paper.

My "New" Truck!

After quite a few months of searching, offering, inspecting, getting disappointed and then doing all of that over again, I finally have a "new" truck. It is not anything really special but I love it. I had a '92 Dodge Dakota for a while (Thanks Mom and Dad and Grammy and Pa) and I drove that thing everywhere. It went Fly fishing in Idaho more times than I think I can count (and got stuck going fishing more than once), Fishing in Utah, over to Denver ("How big is this mountain range?"-Maegs) multiple times, caught on fire, and hauled its fair share of loads. It finally died on vacation in California. Well I have a new 2002 Dodge Dakota. This time it has 4 wheel drive so hopefully I don't get stuck fishing, it never catches on fire and it does it's fair share of hauling loads as well. Welcome to the family Dakota!

Surprise Party

This last week was stressful and busy. Each day was a blur and Kris did an awesome job of capping it off with a surprise party at our favorite pizza place. There were a lot of people there and it was fun to see them all. It's not every day that you turn thirty. As part of the celebration Kris got everyone to write Haiku's about me. I thought it would be fun to share some with you.

In an off hand way
A single speed shiftless set
Rushed off his own face
-Riley

Yes Ben is my boss
When I go on Vacation,
Him I do not see.
-Brad?

Bicycle, Hockey
Finally got a truck
Talk about some luck!
-Donny?

Hand in Ben's office
Muting the speaker to yell
So glad they don't know.
-Alaina?

Family and friends
At the Pizza Pie Cafe
Birthday boy, you rock!
-Andy

A fly tying man
Principal of delinquents
father of two boys.
-Tamara

Always there to help
We talk, we laugh, and we tease
What a great brother.
-Tamara

Biking down my road
Dan falls down multiple times
Ben needs a cold drink.
-Kaye

Food should go in mouths
Not plastered to Kaye's noggin
Ben should watch his back.
-Kaye

Happy Birthday Ben
Next year I will be on time
Sorry Ben, I suck.
-Daniel

He's gone fly fishing
Call on the Ham radio
Always something new.
-Daniel

Another year gone
You are 30 years old now
That's older than me.
-Tamara

Ben is tall and Smart
He likes to fish and ride bikes
My favorite Uncle.
-Mercer

Thanks again to everyone that my my birthday so great. I really enjoyed all of the kind wishes at the party, in cards, in texts, on facebook, and in person. I am glad I have great friends and family who have supported me for 30 years despite my problems. Love you all!