Kent's and Betty's Family

Since before Betty and I were married, we have come to this beautiful little house to visit her parents.  We have many wonderful me...

What do you see nurses?  What do you see? What are you thinking  When you're looking at me? A cranky old man, not very wise, Unce...

The Waldo Canon fire is burning near where we live.  Waldo Canon is a very popular site for local hikers.  We have watched the fire grow fr...

 When Betty's dad came out of the hospital this last time, he came to our home because he was so weak.  We're in the process of movi...

Pete, Thelma and Kenyon were on their way to school in the Mormon colonies in northern Mexico.  Thelma was the youngest.  She was in first g...

A week ago, Betty came home from the hospital after a total knee replacement. She's been walking around the house on her walker and has...

Today was the funeral of Betty's dear aunt.  She was a wonderful person and she will be missed. Esther May Freed Garten, age 89, pas...

I have finally found a way to scan and share some of our old family photographs in the form of slides that have been in boxes for years.  I...

Betty had a special day this past week.  It was so nice to see Andrea and her family when they came to visit. Luke is getting as t...

 Twelve years ago, Betty and I bought a Sheltie puppy at a pet store.  Many told us that it was a horrible mistake, but we named him Brewste...

Today was the end of week two and I thought I would be able to sit back and chill out.  That hasn't been the case.  I've been busy w...

For several years now, Betty has been taking classes from Silver Sneakers .  It just didn't make sense to me because I just couldn't...

Three friends stood at the classroom window One saw light, two saw only shadow. One seeing beauty shared his view Two listened, but chose...

The branches of the weeping willow sway in the breeze. Their flexibility allows them to move and adapt as atmospheric changes come. More ri...

Our precious Aubrey passed away today at 11:41am.  Her struggle on this earth is over.  Although we will miss her,  we still celebrate for h...

I've always been easily discouraged when faced with situations that are difficult and out of the ordinary.  Many times in life, I have f...

Ashleigh watches TV This year, Thanksgiving was in Colorado Springs for part of our family and in South Dakota for another part of the fa...

This has been a good week and a hard week.  I have been reminded many ways that Betty makes my life a better, more pleasant exercise. Last...

Yesterday was an emotional day. Betty is out of town helping care Aubrey. Today was not a good day for her and her tumor is interfering wit...

When I had just returned from my mission in Mexico, I was really proud of my mastery of the Spanish language. I used my new language skills...