10 Days and Counting!

The truth be told, my most desirable game between BYU and Utah would be an undefeated season for both teams coming into the contest and then watching the Utes dismantle the Pumas. However, this year I want a Puma lose because when we beat them, if they already have the conference title locked up, I can already hear the torrent of excuses for the lose. Primarily, BYU fans will blow the lose off and say that it is of little consequence since "they could afford to lose one." However, if they come into the game with one lose in conference and the potential for them to slip into a tie for the title, I think it robs the BYU fan of their safety net cop out. Of course, admittedly, my argument is broken down if the game is like it was last year. The Utes had nothing to play for but pride and BYU had already locked things up and it was perhaps the best game between the two I have seen, in spite of the outcome. Here's for hoping for another classic! I'm just glad the game is in Rice Eccles South Stadium where we have a great history the past fifteen years. Go Utes!

Losers rational

When you're afraid your team won't quite measure up it always comes out "I hope the other team loses just so when we play them it will be more exciting!! My! My!... Let me stand up and say that I hope for my team to have it all sewed up.. signed..sealed...and delivered by the time we play. Then if you can beat us and gain a little respect for yourself, so be it.
Aren't rivalries great!!!
Love, Dad

Mckenzie was in Heaven!!!

Mini Mouse

Mckenzie was so excited to be mini mouse for halloween. She even had her mini mini mouse in her hand. With her nose painted black she definitly stole the show out there knocking on doors. She told everyone "tick or teet" and "happy halloween." We had a lot of fun.

Staying Alive!

I wish the Provo Puma's would lose.

If only for the sake of making the BYU vs. Utah game that more interesting, I wish the Cougs would cough one up before the showdown in Provo. Think about it folks, meaning Mom, Dad, Brett, Christy and my boys, when there is something on the line, it makes the game that much more fun, win or lose.

Last year was a classic! There was passion, there was suspense, there was miracles. I'm afraid if BYU has already locked the title up, then it won't be as intense as it could be. But if BYU should lose next week, then the game is getting very important. BYU would have a lose in conference, then the Utes would beat them making it 2 loses, which gives the Utes a share of the title, then BYU could possible lose the following week to SDSU (not likely, but possible), which would give the Utes the outright title.

But, when all is said and done. Who cares?! I can't watch the blasted games week to week anyway!!! Get us in the PAC-10!

Champions

Russ hasn't figured out how to post yet, so I'll get it up there for him. He did make a comment in Dad's post that recaps the tournament. Congrats.

The beauty of the Chiro Games is that should you happend to get tight during the game, you have plenty of people around to give you an adjustment. ;)

Blue-Blooded Fan

Alright, you Red-Blooded bigots, where is the option on the poll for some true diversity? There have been many times over our sports lifetime when BYU waxed mightily over the struggling Utes and just because Uteville dominated for a couple of years while the Cougs were in transition between a tired but great coach and finding a suitable replacement, you shouldn't feel so smug as to think you are so all powerful that you don't even need to consider the possibility that BYU will reign again. As a true blue BYU fan, I object!

This past week I had the opportunity to drive the BYU Team around a little and see their preparation for the Colorado State game. They are a great team not only on the field but in the way they handle themselves off the field. It was fun to see them when they were all loose and having fun the day before the game and then to see their concentration and focus on game day. I expect them to do well the rest of the season and would like to see a little respect. You can still root for your Utes and I would expect nothing less, but don't count BYU out. I predict a score of 34 to 16 for the mighty Cougs!!!

By the way I also got to eat with the team which in and of itself was a revelation in gastronomical over-indulgence. They even gave me a very classy BYU hat which I wear proudly. Plus, I am likely going to do the same thing for this week's game against TCU.
Lovingly, Dad

Ooooohhhhhh. Grandpa!!!!! The stage is set for Nov. 24th (for some) in Austin. I think I'm feeling skinny about that scenerio. I try to look at it as family fun and a time to "enjoy" being together. Anyway, I think this blog thing is a great idea. Jared, I have some information from experience to share about the dentist "trip". Russell, we would all love to hear the details about Florida-- the games and outcome, the beach, the chauffeuring, etc. Fill us in. Steve, tell everyone about yourAfrican humanitarian project on Nov. 16th. I think that is very noteworthy and you can get the details of it straight. Bryan, whazz up with you? Same with Brett. Those pictures of cowboy Jesse were darling. Post those for everyone to see. So Dad is waiting for me to run some errands right now so we are off. Lots of love, MOM P.S. Stay tuned for some great Alaskan shots coming soon to a blog near you.

Isaac's Trip to the Dentist

So, Isaac had a cavity that needed to be filled today and I was lucky enough to accompany him to Dr. Greenwood's dentist office. This would be Brandon Greenwood, the son of Dale. Brandon and I went to school together from elementary to High School. He does a good job of working with the boys.

Isaac was pretty nervous about going. On our way I asked him how he was feeling and he said that he felt, "skinny." He says this a lot actually, like the time he attempted to go inside a spook ally at Thanksgiving Point. He tried seven times but never got further than 10 ft before bolting for daylight. I asked him what "skinny" means and he said, "It's when you are scared and excited at the same time."

So, me and Skinny got all situated in the dentist chair and the nurse hooked him up to the TV to take his mind off of things. Nothing like Sportscenter to distract Isaac. Still, when asked by the nurse how he was doing, she too was told, "skinny."

Things were good until Bud (Dr. G) came in to numb the mouth up. He had on the glasses with the magnification lens on them. He asked Isaac to close his eyes and then proceed to poke him with the needle after having first put on local numbing gunk. The top side was fine, but when he did the bottom, Isaac got a jolt and nearly sat straight up! The tears flowed, but he was brave. However, after that I had to hold both of his hands during the rest of the procedure.

It was rather humorous after that mainly because they told him that if ever he felt any pain to shut his hand up. Well, he was like a spooked horse after that. As soon as the nurse turned on the suction hose, BAM!, his hand shot up like a flash of lightning. Up it went again when they turned the air on, then the water, and this was all before any of it was even in his mouth.

In the end, Isaac only needed one tooth worked on instead of two. He did a great job and was award the Sports Illustrated magazine from the office, much to his delight. We grabbed a couple of pizzas on the way home and got a free DVD rental from Hollywood Video for being a brave patient. The pizza went a long way in helping Skinny feel Fat!

Welcome One and All!

Hey there!

So, after having experimented with my own blog, http://changingjared.blogspot.com, I have decided that we could use one as a family to keep current on how everyone is doing. For example, Russ is currently in Florida competing at the Chiro Games with the Parker College basketball team. He could take some pictures and post them on the family blog so we all can enjoy them.

Posting to the blog is as easy as writing and sending an email, which we all have down pretty well with the exception of Mom. Just kidding, Mom, you do a fine job.

Hopefully, this helps us stay in touch with each other in a fun way. For example, we will miss the Texas crews for Thanksgiving, but some photos or video would be cool. I'm sure Ben could whip up some great movies for all of us to enjoy.

So, if you have news, photos, or just feel like dropping everyone a note, then throw it on the blog.

See you all in cyberspace!