In memory of Grandma

My Grandmother, Patricia Dome, passed away recently, and her memorial service was last weekend. I wrote the following words to be read at the service, and I would like to share them now with my friends and family.


To Grandma


Goodbye Grandma.

No longer must you suffer in a bed that was not your own.
No longer must your lively spirit be trapped in your body with a broken mind.
No longer must you linger.
Free of the confusion, the loneliness, you have gone home.
Home to your husband, to Patty, to James your long passed son.
Home to your mother, to whom your thoughts turned as your memory waned.
To your father, your friends, and your God.
Behind, you leave a legacy of memories and love.
No more Sunday visits with your son or loving care from your daughter.
Now at peace, at rest, at home.

In my memory lingers your hugs and your laughter.
Christmas and summer visits.
Your smile at Grandpa’s card tricks, and the smell of cigarettes and coffee.
Seeing you in the kitchen cooking the fish that I caught from the Bonder’s dock.
Walks along the canal and jokes of lurking alligators.
Your collection of lighthouses and trinkets.
You holding my firstborn child.

Though memories may fade, your spirit lives on,
and we shall meet again,
into your open arms,
no longer weak with time and age,
to a warm embrace,
a broad smile,
and a hearty laugh.

Peace, Grandma, peace and love,
until we meet again.

Dr. Dome!!!

Last night I googled myself (ok, stop laughing...) and I found a "Dr. Dome" on a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles site. He was on their favorite comic book, the Justice Force. Yes, Dr. Dome and his Domeites (evil minions) were attacking the justice force. So my natural concern was, once I become Dr. Dome in 2010, will I have to find some evil minions? Or will I loose the hair on the top of my head and gain telekinetic powers? It boggles the mind! To be continued....

Super A

After a long, strenuous day of crime fighting, Super A decided to take a short break for a photo op. In outer space. By his giant, floating, silver, Super Symbol. He will be available for autographs at Walmart this Tuesday morning. We're so proud!

Winter

Here is our new cat, Winter (in black and white, and edited- note the eye in color-cheesy I know). We rescued her from the humane society on the day she was to be killed. She is solid black, and very sweet. Click on the photo for a bigger pic.

Next Year's Swimsuit line revealed

In response to feminist critiques regarding objectification of women in most bathing suit designs, Jacque Toupee unveiled his 2008 line of swim-wear. Seen here are the world's top two supermodels demonstrating the unique beauty of the new line. Near the end of the photo shoot, several members of PETA attacked the photographers, captured the models, and shipped them to Antarctica. The models were soon rescued and returned to their homes in Beverly Hills.

Surge in Iraq

In a surprise move, US troops invaded insurgent camps and replaced all of their weapons with water pistols. The ensuing attack was photographed by i-reporter, Hoo Flung Pooh. There was only one casualty in this encounter, where one man drowned. Apparently his mouth was open wide during the attack. Poo stated that "if only-Bush had supplied more mouth guards, this unfortunate death would never have occurred. Insurant or not, we must protect the lives of our brothers." Poo was later seen wielding a Super-Soaker.

Your goose is cooked

This week, a goose saved a blindfolded Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) from certain death by drowning. After scooting for over 30 minutes upside down on the suspended cable, the goose finally was able to get him to safety. It is unknown why Mr. Heder was in the water fully clothed, and blindfolded, but it is suspected that the striped socks had something to do with it.

Airboat

This week, Shandong Airlines decides that their "Airboat" was not such a great idea. After pushing the boat back to the shore the passengers were each offered several bags of peanuts as thanks for their efforts.

Life's a beach

This week, a giant lego man was found drifting in the ocean. True story. Somewhere around Norway.

My First Week as a Doctoral Student...

So I am officially a doctoral student now. Strange... This first week went well. I will be busy, but in very interesting and more fulfilling ways than much of previous schooling has been. I will be working on a research project, coding video, and it sounds like a very interesting process- more on that later. I have also been enjoying my fun little scooter.
Some of you may have heard about the girl, Camille Cleverly, that has been missing since last Thursday. I have volunteered 2 times now to help with the search. Today I was helping search Provo Canyon for several hours. While I was searching, her body was found a few miles from where our search party was at. She apparently fell some 200 feet off of a cliff while hiking a steep trail by Bridal Veil falls. Helping with the search was a sobering and very interesting experience.
I may update later on my progress in the Ph.D. program. If not, then I probably am too busy (which probably will be the case...).

Appalachian State 34 Michigan 32

I normally don't post long video's, but this is well worth the watching. This is a HUGE upset. ASU beats Michigan! Watch and be amazed!

Comic Life

I have a program on my Mac that I just tried out. It is a real easy program for making comics out of your pictures. Here is my first creation. Enjoy!

Krispy Kreme trip

Had to post this...

Today's sunset

Here was today's sunset from our front porch. No Photoshop.

What cuties!

A few weeks ago at the temple

Forgot to post this. Here we are at the temple, in the heat (look at Alex's face) enjoying the summer.

My new scooter

I bought this guy used (2006) for school transportation when I'm not riding the bus. Fun huh? It is a Viva motor sports Phantom (cheap Chinese knock-off on a Vento) 150cc, 80+ MPG, max speed 60mph. And lots of fun!





















































This last pic is of a mini "trunk" that I have attached to the back that came with the scooter.

Ah, summer...

Yes, the lazy days of summer, romping through the orchard, frolicking with the deer. Ahhh....

Traveling with the kids

Here's Jenny and Bobby in the Van






















Not a great shot, but here is Dad and the baby Daniel.





















Here is big Mr. A

Moving in

Yes we're moving in. Here is our living room now that it is finally situated. Enjoy the leather furniture (it all reclines...hehe!). We'll post more pics as we take them.