2016 In Review
The turning of the year always makes me reflect back on how very much has happened in those 365 days. This year has not seen as much change as years past but it’s been a great year. Family Just a … Continue reading 2016 In Review
Thirty-Eight
It’s that time of year again – time for my annual blog post, prompted by a birthday. As usual I took the day off for my birthday again and we had a fun day playing, sleeping in, furniture shopping and … Continue reading Thirty-Eight
4A Observations and Piñata Pics
It’s been a good year so far. Kids are back in school and doing well. Ava just turned six, so we’re enjoying the 35 days of having evenly spaced ages for our kids: 6, 8, 10 and 12. Anders will … Continue reading 4A Observations and Piñata Pics
Feeling Quite Blessed Lately
I’ve always considered myself to be a grateful person. When I give thanks while praying, my list is long and varied and I do my best to recognize God’s hand in all of these blessings. I also try to express … Continue reading Feeling Quite Blessed Lately
Thirty-Seven
I just wrote a huge post. It took two hours. I went to add a featured image and it all went bye bye. That sucks. I’m in no mood to retype it all. So here’s what you get. We bought a … Continue reading Thirty-Seven
Thirty-Six
Go Nilsy, it’s yo’ Birfday! While my blogging has been sporadic at best, I’ve been pretty consistent at posting around my birthday each year lately, so I thought I’d get up early and continue the tradition. My 36th year of … Continue reading Thirty-Six
Nils History Part 15: Handiwork
Anders chose this week’s post as well. The assignment: Did anyone in your family do handiwork? Needlework? Wood work? Was anyone particularly mechanical or artistic? Our family is full of talented folks who have done a lot of impressive work … Continue reading Nils History Part 15: Handiwork
Nils History, Part 14: Yard Work
Today’s Nils History question: Did you have a lawn? Have to mow it? Did you have gardens of flowers, vegetables or herbs? Did you help care for them? Assuming that this is referring to our lawn growing up, we did … Continue reading Nils History, Part 14: Yard Work
Time Lapse of I-15 Trip from Utah to Nevada
Just a few of the sections of our five hour trip from Utah County to Nevada. Shot on an iPhone 5 with the Lapse It app (one of my favorite toys lately). Between my wife and I driving, this video … Continue reading Time Lapse of I-15 Trip from Utah to Nevada
Published Photography
I was pretty excited to come home to a set of three ‘Official Guidebooks’ for the state of Montana today and to open them up and see one if my photos across two pages. The guys at the Montana Office … Continue reading Published Photography