Choose wisely

Let's talk about choosing our friends.

Do you want a friend who will tell you when your outfit looks a little strange, or do you want a friend who will also wear a strange outfit so you're not the only weird-o wandering around?

Matt's strange outfit


Matt's college friend Ryan Christiansen


Matt's childhood friend Brian Gill


Do you want a friend who will always watch your back, or do you want a friend who will stick their backside out there next to yours?


Do you want a friend who is honest and true with himself, or a friend who, on occasion, might believe he belongs to an important group of superheroes?



Matt chose these fine men as friends, and great friends they have been. It might come as a surprise, but all of these guys have convinced someone to marry them - and between them there are 16 1/2 future superheroes wandering around (that I am aware of).

I have a piece of advice to share with anyone out there looking for a spouse - choose wisely or you will find you have married someone who sometimes dresses like a superhero and identifies himself as a member of the Giddywamps. And sadly, you will probably be very proud of him!

2 aliens and a unicorn

Our neighborhood had a Family Fun Night last night. After surveying the old-time cars and soapbox derby car collection, the kids decided that the face painting booth looked the most interesting. The transformation our kids underwent was quick and pretty darn cool. I'm glad the line was not too long, but long enough for Nina to reconsider getting a huge spider painted on her face. For some reason, that just seemed wrong to me.

I know how you guys feel

Trust me.

Camping trip #1

I'm behind with this post. We actually went camping 2 or 3 weeks ago up near the Loveland Pass. Our friends, the Milligans, introduced us to this spot. I just have to say that camping with Cameron isn't easy. That being said, we had a good time and we'll see how many more camp outs we attempt.

Donovan caught the biggest fish of the trip.


The kids were diligent about keeping the fire burning.


What's a camp out without fishing? I don't think Matt would hear of it.


Howie. :)


Cameron got the seat of his pants nice and dirty.

Mo-Tab

I'm also late posting this, but what's new? Not the most interesting of posts, but it's being documented. There.





Last Monday all the adults in my family spent FHE at Red Rocks watching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in concert. It was a gorgeous night, the view was awesome and the music was fabulous. It was a great surprise to see President Monson there, I wish I had rock star seats like my parents, Chris and Lindsey. They were in the 4th and 6th rows - right close to him. Luckies!