Best of all... Finding my Partner in Crime! Aly has given me a run for my money all year long!
This is the most resent picture at the lights at Temple Square.
Since Aly is such a Martha Stewart, She made me these homemade socks that are supposed to be the cure for my Plantar Faciaitis Problem (The highlight of my year!) Now I know how hard it was for Forest Gump to sleep at night with his Leg Braces.
I sure missed everyone at Thanksgiving this year! The next best place was Mcdonalds. We each made Mcflurry shakes for dessert!
Heading up to on of the most memorable trips of all year for both me and the Becks, we stopped in at the Garden of Eden. The only way I could really get into the spirit was to put on my fig leafs. I'm not sure the people at the gas station thought it was quite as funny as we did!
It took my Redneck Buddy Jethro (Greg Phillips) to renew faith that pheasant hunting in Utah can actually be good. We saw over 40 or so Birds and harvested about 15 Roosters. Just like the good -ol-days down by where the Payson hospital is now after a morning working at the bakery.
This is sadly Aly's first fish of her life. I'm happy I could help facilitate this experience for her. We couldn't even throw the horse meat back cause it was too small to recover from the hook. It was so fun to go back up to Payson lakes where we all spent so many wonderful weekends the Grandma and Grandpa Wilde. It sure looks different now but there is still some fish. Tiny ones:)
The Caribbean Utah - Bear Lake. My first time up there. We pulled the boat up there and stayed in Jon and Katy Hudson's family cabin. Jon graced us with his singing skills but forgot his cutoff shorts with the pockets hanging out the bottoms wearing cowboy boots. Maybe we'll get to enjoy the sight again this year at Fishlake.
Aly refused to dress up like the rest of the crowd at the Ephraim Utah. I was just trying to fit in and she thought I was going to get my trash kicked. A least Camp followed suit. I'm not sure the locals even noticed. Should've seen em!!
Az. Great part of this year. This is a little place out near Carefree. One of our favorite spots.
Heading up to on of the most memorable trips of all year for both me and the Becks, we stopped in at the Garden of Eden. The only way I could really get into the spirit was to put on my fig leafs. I'm not sure the people at the gas station thought it was quite as funny as we did!
Here it is! The moment that helped me to appreciate the life of a handicapped! If only Steve was there to properly measure this one! It was a good 15-20 ft cliff in the Narrows at Zions canyon that has hobbled me for the rest of the year. How come I was the only one out of 30 people or so that hit a rock 2 ft under? I'll never know!
It was a wonderful experience hiking back out of the canyon through the river. The guy on the back of the bus got ticked off cause I had my feet elevated trying to reduce the swelling. I'm such a Jerk!
Jazz game with Aly. Not quite sure if she was excited, cheering or what??
It took my Redneck Buddy Jethro (Greg Phillips) to renew faith that pheasant hunting in Utah can actually be good. We saw over 40 or so Birds and harvested about 15 Roosters. Just like the good -ol-days down by where the Payson hospital is now after a morning working at the bakery.
This is sadly Aly's first fish of her life. I'm happy I could help facilitate this experience for her. We couldn't even throw the horse meat back cause it was too small to recover from the hook. It was so fun to go back up to Payson lakes where we all spent so many wonderful weekends the Grandma and Grandpa Wilde. It sure looks different now but there is still some fish. Tiny ones:)
The Caribbean Utah - Bear Lake. My first time up there. We pulled the boat up there and stayed in Jon and Katy Hudson's family cabin. Jon graced us with his singing skills but forgot his cutoff shorts with the pockets hanging out the bottoms wearing cowboy boots. Maybe we'll get to enjoy the sight again this year at Fishlake.
Aly refused to dress up like the rest of the crowd at the Ephraim Utah. I was just trying to fit in and she thought I was going to get my trash kicked. A least Camp followed suit. I'm not sure the locals even noticed. Should've seen em!!
Az. Great part of this year. This is a little place out near Carefree. One of our favorite spots.
Experiencing Bill's lifestyle. I'm now more convinced he works a lot less than plays:) This was pretty much a typical day at the office. Not bad for January!
Mckelle rode back to Az with Aly and I. We stopped and hiked Angel's landing at Zions Canyon. It sure was fun to have Mckelle there to give us so much relationship advice. She ought to be a pro by the time she gets around to dating.
Trip of a lifetime to Alaska! Didn't hurt that it was free. We saw all sorts of cool things from this Humpback Whale to the Mendenhall glacier. I got a shot on film as one of the biggest chunks in 3 years that broke off and fell into the ocean. Maybe I'll post it next time.
This is the float plane that flew us all over the amazing views over Ketchucan. We landed on this small natural lake on the peaks of one of the huge granite mountains. This lake was begging for a slalom ski to put at least one ripple in it. The photos were like a perfect mirrored reflection!
Mckelle rode back to Az with Aly and I. We stopped and hiked Angel's landing at Zions Canyon. It sure was fun to have Mckelle there to give us so much relationship advice. She ought to be a pro by the time she gets around to dating.
Trip of a lifetime to Alaska! Didn't hurt that it was free. We saw all sorts of cool things from this Humpback Whale to the Mendenhall glacier. I got a shot on film as one of the biggest chunks in 3 years that broke off and fell into the ocean. Maybe I'll post it next time.
This is the float plane that flew us all over the amazing views over Ketchucan. We landed on this small natural lake on the peaks of one of the huge granite mountains. This lake was begging for a slalom ski to put at least one ripple in it. The photos were like a perfect mirrored reflection!
Here is a great example of the way I learned to get around on crutches. We hiked all over the place at the San Juan Islands until my arm pits were bleeding. Hiking with crutches is de beeest!
Alaska was more beautiful that I remembered it! We should all move there when Mom and Dad get back.
Snowmobile rentals is so expensive in Wyoming that we just decided to share. Next time we should get the 800 to get us through the 3 feet of fresh powder. Good thing we all get along:)
Whitney and I went to do baptisms with Mckelle for her first time. It sure was fun to spend so much time out there with that part of our awesome family!
Merry Christmas to everyone!! I anticipate 2011 to be just as exciting! This time not as a handicapped:)
Alaska was more beautiful that I remembered it! We should all move there when Mom and Dad get back.
Snowmobile rentals is so expensive in Wyoming that we just decided to share. Next time we should get the 800 to get us through the 3 feet of fresh powder. Good thing we all get along:)
Whitney and I went to do baptisms with Mckelle for her first time. It sure was fun to spend so much time out there with that part of our awesome family!
Merry Christmas to everyone!! I anticipate 2011 to be just as exciting! This time not as a handicapped:)
I loved your handicapped picture...just as I remember every trip to Lake Powell and everywhere else when we were kids. The way I see it, you are fortunate not to be dead for all these things! You are a lucky fellow...remember when you crashed into a tree skiiing? I am sure you were not exactly going slow either. I can see your eyes so wide screaming down the hill. Just look at your ear to remember. And all those concussions! Yes you are lucky and I love seeing those flailing limbs.
ReplyDeleteAly you are so lovable and nice and just what this crazy guy needs :) I love these pictures and these notes. It is so fun! The whale was amazing. I bet it was such a thrill in real life. In fact, I am going to watch Nature right now.
WOw what an exciting year you have had. I am soo grateful that so much of it was with our family. We miss you and your regular visits with Aly. Thanks for all the great memories. I love and miss you two both a lot. Great job on all the pictures and posts. Keep it up!!
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