February 6, 2026

Today was a quick hike to Willow Lake on a day off of testing. The lack of snow is sad and concerning. I came home and my yearly journal books had been delivered. 

February 3, 2026

Darren loves that he can now watch hockey in the evening. I remember hockey enjoying Darren from 1994. 

Also, it’s do a puzzle and listen to an audiobook season. 

Also, the girls were singing by along to the Hannah Montana soundtrack. 

Also, it was a pink shirt day with Sadie. Although hers was her pajamas. 

February 2, 2026

Happy Groundhog Day! Oh how I miss my parents on a day like today. The girls were talking about it last night and how Gma and Gpa would take them to Build-a-Bear. I remember going bowling. Mason mentioned celebrating at IHOP. Good times. Sadie celebrated today by getting her ears pierced. 

January 30, 2026

Drove to and from Richfield today. I love that drive. I have no idea the number of times I’ve driven a variation of it between Richfield and Utah county over my 50+ years but it’s a big number.  

January 29, 2026

It’s been a bit of a stressful week with things coming all at once bringing a lot of work to come. I’m not the only one with stuff. Poor Cam had to get tonsil stones removed and Mason and Rachael are quickly packing up and moving. 

January 25, 2026

Send that text you thought about sending. It just might make someone smile as Hannah did for me this morning. 

I thought about what a good trip we had this weekend. Bleu cheese bacon burger and sweet potato fries at Oscar’s. Being kind to our Zion Guru worker. Our Zion beanies. Wearing waders like tourists. The feel of deeper water against the bibs. Neoprene socks. Driving HWY 9 with the morning light. The Narrows! Frost covered trees. Bryce Canyon in the snow. Driving through a snow dusted Red Canyon (the color was cool). Deb’s cabin and playing Tens. A new necklace. 

January 24, 2026

Today we decided to skip muddy Zion hiking and do a quick tour of Bryce Canyon instead. We found snow at Bryce which was beautiful and COLD. 

Last night I realized that by visiting Bryce I had been to all 5 Utah National Parks in one month. Kinda cool. First park was on December 27 and fifth park was January 24.