So today was rough. It started off on my way into work. I knew my company was having layoffs today, and after being reassured by all the powers that be that my department was safe, some late-breaking developments suggested otherwise. I found out 1 or 2 people would be let go from my already thin …
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Hiking the Narrows at Zion
Zion National Park is one of my favorite places on earth. I love the scenery and the hikes. It’s a place people come from all over the world to see, and that I have access to it with just a short drive. So when my cousin Ben (I’d link to his blog, but it’s one …
Exciting Friday ride
Now that mornings are cooler and the days are getting shorter, it’s getting harder to find time to go out on a good bike ride. So, nearly every Friday I ride during my lunch hour, usually up the Southfork road in Provo canyon. It’s a great ride. My most recent ride was pretty exciting for …
Summer golf lessons
Great-Grandpa Cryer started doing golf clinics two times each week for all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jacob and Megan especially learned a lot from Grandpa Cryer, who is a former golf instructor while he was a professor at BYU.
Ride over Suncrest
I’m no longer a wannabe roadie, I moved out of that class earlier today when I conquered the Suncrest Loop ride — now I guess I’m in the newb category. Hard-core cyclists take the road from Highland over Suncrest and down into Draper during lunch. But for me, this is a tough climb.
First set of stitches
With five kids, church on Sunday is usually an adventure. This last Sunday was even crazier than normal. I had taken Claire to the bathroom, and while trying to exit the stall carrying her on my hip, she let out a little yelp and then started crying about her foot. I thought I had just …
Utah Tour de Donut
When I first laid eyes on the brochure for this race, I knew it was the one for me. I mean, to heck with the “real” cyclists who are doing training rides up the Alpine Loop to prepare for their double century (200 mile) ride from Logan to Jackson Hole. Let’s see if they can …
Fourth of July 2008
We had a busy Fourth of July. We got a head start on our celebrations by attending the annual Riverton parade on July 3rd followed by a barbecue and fireworks at Grandma’s house. Thanks to Grandma Jan for such a great day. The kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. They look forward to this event as though …
All Hands on Deck
I defy any one person to keep track of Claire for more than an hour. It’s an impossibility. Claire is the very embodiment of a free spirit. Now that she’s more mobile, Claire loves to explore the world around her — and is not the least bit deterred when no one else joins her. She …
All-time Stupid
I’m not talking just a little stupid here. Not even close to just plain stupid. Nowhere near worst-FHE-activity-ever stupid. Not even major stupid. This was all-time stupid. Before I begin my tale, let me explain my use of the ‘we’ pronoun. I will use the royal ‘we’ mainly to avoid any additional marital discord. So, …
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