Happy Birthday Papa - October 10, 2013

Dad enjoying his birthday and his fun gifts.

We later went to Cheryl's so that Abi and Maddy could help make Grandpa's birthday cupcakes for his party...and then around 6:30 p.m. the guests started arriving. The following are photos of all who were able to attend. Thanks for coming! (We missed Stephanie and her family!) Yummy cupcakes (thanks girls for your help) and Ice Cream!

Getting ready for Halloween starting with the porch!

With the lights a glow it fits nicely in to the "spooky" atmosphere. Hooray...the holidays are here!!

Matthew and me hike the Peruvian Trail - July 16, 2013

 Today Matthew and I had our "date" and hiked up the Peruvian Trail at Snowbird. It was steep and a bit of a butt-kicker but it was so much fun doing the hike with him! We did this hike two years ago and I am glad he chose this hike again!

                            Who's that good-lookin' guy on that trail going up...up...up?

 The wildflowers were found in abundance so enjoy their beauty and the beauty of the Peruvian trail.

 Yes, we had snow towards the top! Pretty good patch there...as you can see Matthew posing by. It was fun to put some on my face, neck, arms, and legs! Cool was good!

            Matthew wrote in a patch of sand near the top..."Matthew was here" with the date...for all who would come after us!

   Yeah! At the top...altitude 11,000 ft! Whew! I felt like kissing the ground when we summited!

This tram was just coming up to drop off its passengers. When it made its descent we were on it! Fun!

2013 Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay...and Brent

 On Thursday, June 20th, Brent and his team began the Ragnar Relay. Brent had three legs, one of those an 11-miler non supported run at night and the last leg part way up a very steep Guardsman Pass. Dad and I were able to go up on Friday and pick him up. That was a lot of fun!
This photo is of Brent when he got the Park City High School football field where the event finish was. Brent and all of the team except for the last runner finishing his leg got there. Brent came over to chat until time to go meet his team and the last runner and run together to the Finish.

                       Brent running across the Ragnar Finish line. He really looked good!

                                       The team heading to get their Finisher medals.

                 In line for their medals! As Brent says...he runs for the t-shirts and the medals!

                                                   Brent has his medal in had.

 There are two orange backgrounds and Brent and his team are getting their team photo taken at the far north one.

Cousin Kristopher Lange got on the team at the last minute. He and Brent before he went to meet his wife.

A Navy Commissioning - April 9, 2013

Dad / Jim enjoyed a special opportunity this afternoon. A few weeks ago Kristopher (Lynda's son) asked if he would commission him into the Navy. Kristopher recently decided to finish his medical schooling through the Navy and then will commit years after that to the Navy. So we met at a Navy office in the Jordan Commons building (the tall building by the theatre) for this special experience. Dad commissioned Kristopher an Ensign. When he completes his schooling he will advance to Lieutenant. Dad was thrilled to wear his uniform and be a part of the Navy for a few hours. Here are some photos of that event!

                                                         The Commissioning.

                                                                It's done!

                                                      Kris, his wife, and dad.

                                           Signing the final pages of paperwork.

                             Dad's turn to sign the papers as the Commissioning Officer.

                                          Bob, Kris, dad, Dakota, and Uncle Paul.

           Bob, Lynda, Kris, his wife, and Dakota. Below is dad, Kris, his wife and her parents.

Merry Christmas - Part II

 Just couldn't leave the blog without adding a few more photos and one of McKenna and Austin (left him out, too...whoops). Here is Courtney opening a gift from Maddy. (Am I right Cheryl?)

 The photo I had of Matthew was blurry so I added a better one of him and the Miami Heat t-shirt he got from us.

                                                 Austin opening his gift from us.

                                       McKenna...yep, here she is, opening her gift!

                                             Dad and his Christmas gifts from Santa!

                                                         Repeat!!!!?!  Dad.

 Ornament Maureen made for me that joins her other ornaments on "the Maureen tree"...here in case you check out the blog, Maureen!

Yes...I did get some gifts from Santa, too! Thanks to all of you for making our Christmas so special!! We love you!

Merry Christmas 2012 and a Taste of Bolivia

Here are some photos of our King Family Christmas Party on December 23rd. But they are all mixed up and one of McKenna didn't show up??? Sorry! But here goes! Courtney opening on of her gifts!

                                   Tyler opening up gifts! Two of those showed up!!

 Greg enjoying some of our appetizers. This was at the beginning of our party so why it is here???? Yummmmm.

                                   Game time...and the family is having a great time!!

                      Logan with his Naval Academy goat pillow pet...which he adores!!!

 Austin and Logan did an awesome Christmas rap! What a great job...and this came before our gift opening time!

                                                      Matthew with a gift.

                                           Say what???? Repeat photos!!! Help!

                                       Brent opening his football gifts from Doug!

                                Angie and Greg and their super duper new waffle iron!

                                      Dan and Stephanie opening their gifts from us!

                                       Un-wrapping time for Brent and Karen!

                                                   Christmas Sundaes  time!

                               Christmas morning snow falling! It's a White Christmas!!

Alex talking to me via Skype from Santa Cruz, Bolivia! His companion is behind him! What a great Christmas gift to see him, talk to him, and see him so happy!