Dad's Home

This is my Dad on the summit of Cima Piccola. He knows my favorite thing to collect is rocks. So, he brought me this rock.

Here it is. From Italy to Alpine, Utah.

Bearing gifts!

Rock from Cima Grande - September 2008

This will go in my collection. I love you, Dad

Finally - Welcome Home Dad - Day 18

Hi Dad - Day 17

I built a Highschool Musical Bear at Build-a-Bear. I can't wait to see you soon.

Hi - Dad - Day 16 They Say it's My Birthday!

I got a new haircut. I love you.

Hi Dad - Day 15

Uncle Joe. I love you.

Hi Dad - Day 14

The deer still love our front porch. I love you.

Hi Dad - Day 13

In case you were missing Zoey and Xena I sent this along. I love you.

Hi Dad - Day 12

The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most.

(John Ruskin) I Love you.

Hi Dad - Day 11

Andy has a perfect day planned. Draw me your day like this to show me when you get home. I'd love to study that. I love you.

Hi Dad - Day 10

Don't worry! Dora hasn't gone to the dark side....she's just going through a car wash. I love you.

Hi Dad - Day 9

You probably know exactly where this rock is.

See the climbers? I love you.

Hi Dad - Day 8

It's all good. I love you.

Hi Dad - Day 7

We hiked the 'over-the-rock' trail. I had to lead. Mom would have been so lost without me showing the way. I fell and got cactus stickers in my hand but I'll be fine. I'll soak them out at Durfeys. I love You.

Hi Dad - Day 6

I turn 17 in 10 days so Mom is giving me driving lessons. Here we are picking up Gussie to go to the cabin. I'll drive on the straight parts. Sarah Palin would like this vehicle. I Love you. Thanks for the cool ride.

Hi Dad - Day 5 - Arches National Socks

I made this for you and went and got Mom to take my picture. Get It? I Love you.

Hi Dad - Day 4 - I SPY myself

Can you spy a......Cadwell tape measure......an empty puzzle piece.....and Doras' colored hair clip?

I Love You!

A harder version for advanced players: an ostrich.....the number six.....and a butterfly?

Hi Dad - Day 3

I'm taking good care of Beaner. I didn't try and take Dora to school today because she's 'been there...done that'. She's too special for most of the kids there anyway. I went to a movie last night with Mom and Gus. 'Rocker' starring the guy from The Office. They thought it would be good but - trust me - don't waste your money on this one. I love you.

Hi Dad - Day 2 - Dora Goes to School

This is me walking up the driveway today after school. Notice anything different? Yes. I snuck Dora on the bus to Lone Peak High School this morning. I kept looking back to make sure that Mom wasn't chasing me down the driveway to take her away. I was really suprised when the bus drivers let me take her on the bus. They were smiling. The kids didn't tease me much and I'm sure Dora liked her day. I love you. Mom asked me how it went and I just smiled really big. She asked me if the other kids liked Dora and I said, "Yes".

For my Dad -

Hi Dad - I miss you! I'll be posting a picture everyday for my Dad to look at while he's on a climbing trip in Italy for the next 18 days. I miss him bad but not as much as I know he misses me. I'm not going to let him know how much I miss him or he won't be able to have as much fun. I love you!