Duck, duck...

...and geese too. But mostly ducks in these pictures. We like to spend time visiting the ducks that live in our complex. I expect that Atticus's first word will be "quack".

Nefarious Mastermind

Here's Atticus scheming and plotting as usual

In Atty's Spare Time

In his spare time, Atticus likes to...

All Good Things Must Come To An End

After five great years, The Upstarts are no more. For those of you who don't know, I have been playing bass in a local ska/reggae act called The Upstarts. Over the course of this time, we have played from Logan to St. George, and with many of our favorite national acts. Unfortunately, our singer/songwriter decided to move to California to go to law school, so we're calling it quits. Here are a few shots of our farewell show:

Kirsten and me listening to the opening bands

Me playing my bass

The whole band

A shot of Andy, Rory and me

All the guys after our set

Thanks for all the great tunes and memories, guys.

Good thing he has toes...

...or else we might have to buy him some toys.

Wish you were there to hear this...

We help teach Primary (Sunday School for the children) at our church. Here's a funny scene that we saw occur a few weeks ago:

Primary Teacher: This a picture of Jesus as though he is a shepherd. See him with the sheep? He told a story about a shepherd with 100 sheep that is recorded in the Bible...(she goes on to explain the parable of the lost sheep)...so Jesus cares about each and every one of us and wants us all to be in his fold. We should also help family, friends, and neighbors come be with us if they are lost or unhappy. Will you do that?
Child: (raises her hand with a worried look on her face)
Primary Teacher: Yes.
Child: What is Jesus doing to that sheep in the picture?
Primary Teacher: He's carrying it around his neck.
Child: (as a look of relief comes over her) Oh! It looked like he was tearing it apart by the legs.

I Think We'll Keep Him