Matt's World

Eating Lemons

2008-12-07T18:55:00.002-07:00

I couldn't help but take some video of Calvin eating a lemon. We were at my work Christmas party and he insisted on eating one of the "oranges". Is there anything more fun that watching a kid eat a lemon? Enjoy.

Fishing

2008-11-10T20:13:00.005-07:00

This summer I have really gotten into fishing. I have a nice little hole along the river where I can go and enjoy the peace and quiet. Here are some fun pictures of some of our adventures.

We have practiced strict catch and release for two reasons:
1. The Jordan River is nasty
2. I don't care all that much for fish

Mostly I have caught Utah Suckers, White Bass, Catfish (lots of Bullhead and one Channel) and a carp.

Anybody want to go out while the weather is still decent?

Kids grow up so fast

2008-11-08T10:12:00.002-07:00

So I just had to share these pictures. My sweet little girl is already turning into a teeny-bopper. Although, I think that the ditzy look in the picture was a fluke. She really is a sweet little girl. My favorite thing about Faye is her hugs. She comes up to you, wraps her arms tight around your neck, says "ahhhh" and squeezes you so hard that she shakes.

What will he say next

2008-09-21T19:17:00.002-07:00

For those of you that know Calvin, you know he can be quite the chatterbox. Today in church I filled out my tithing slip and asked him to take it up to a member of the bishoprich on the stand. He made his way up, seemingly confident in his destination, turned the corner after climbing the stairs, looked around and then looked back at me. Then he yelled at the top of his lungs to me, and the whole congregation, "Where Matt?" It gave me a good laugh.
I love seeing the innocence of little children. I am fascinated by the ways their minds work- how curiosity is a good enough reason for any act, including emptying a whole canister of baby powder all over himself and the bathroom floor. When I am patient and stop and listen to them, they teach me a great deal.

Kim, We Miss You

2008-09-11T13:53:00.005-07:00

The hardest part about losing someone you love is not found in the loss itself.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.- John 3:16

The hardest part is missing that person and the positive influence that they had on your life. It’s wishing you could talk to them and know how they are doing, what they are doing and to hear them say “I love you”.

Kimberly left an unmistakable impression on all of our hearts and minds, that to this day inspires us to do what is right with a smile on our face. I look forward to the day when we can once again have that close to us.

Kim, we miss you.

Floating the Jorday River

2008-09-01T18:09:00.002-07:00

The Jordan River (in Utah) runs all the way from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake. Amber and I ventured out today and floated the stretch between 6400 South and 3300 South in Salt Lake. Overall, I'd have to say it is not a bad float. No big rapids to speak of- the biggest hazard is that around bends in the river, the current tends to drag you into these sharp trees that seem to line the whole river. After we learned how to avoid those, we did fine. I brought along my GPS device and marked some nice fishing holes to go back to later and try my luck. We had to get out at one point, around 4500 South because of some "falls". I think we could have taken them, but in the moment I chickened out. It was nice because at out put-in spot and get-out spot there were little landings for watercraft which made it convenient. I would recommend it for a lazy afternoon activity.

Camping and fishing and such

2008-08-31T20:39:00.004-07:00

So, I got the camping and fishing bug this year. I finally got it out of my system two weekends ago when we went to a lovely little spot called Lilly Lake, on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. Trying to sleep at night when its 40 degrees and you have two little squirmy kids is no easy task. Our best moment was fishing on Teapot Lake and catching some really nice rainbow trout. We brought along our little raft, stuffed all four of us inside and paddled out to a deep spot and three down anchor (a rock tied to some rope). Amber got into the action on day two and hauled in a few herself. Calvin thought the fish were going to eat him, so every time we caught one, general pandamonium broke out in the boat as the fish flopped around and occasianally got blood or slime on us. Too bad we didn't have the video camera. Was a fun trip.

A suggestion

2008-08-31T20:34:00.004-07:00

To all of you bloggers and blog-readers alike, may I make a simple suggestion? I have found it very helpful to use Google Reader to keep track of all of my friends who have blogs. This allows you to view all updates on blogs you subscribe to on one single page, eliminating the need to go to the URL of each blog you frequent. I especially want you to do this so you'll know when I post on my blog! Here's a link so you can check it out: Google Reader Overview Page

Starting Over

2008-08-31T19:54:00.002-07:00

So, there's nothing like a fresh start. After a rather lengthy leave of absence on the blogging scene, I've decided to get back into it as a way of letting family and friends get a glimpse into my world. Enjoy!