I just got my new business cards. I think they look great.

Brother and Sister

Simon likes to hold Lucy

Family Picture Dec 2010 My Cute Family

Lucy's dress is a little long but she sure is pretty

Loving Denver

This is a picture in my office

Enjoying Spanish Fork City Festival of Lights

Less than 2 days old. Doesn't get cuter than this

Annual back yard raking ritual. These trees are a curse this time of year.

Of course they are a bigger curse for our neighbors who have to rake leaves from our trees. On a side note I suppose that's one way to induce labor. Ami is ready for this baby.

my new books I bought this week.

Nutty Putty Cyclers: A Worthy Cause

Friends and Family,

In April I was lucky enough to run into a young man named Eric Maughan. Eric is a BYU student who was at that time planning a cross country bike trip with some friends to raise money for the widow of John Jones. John Jones made national headlines when he passed away inside of Nutty Putty cave here in Utah country on Thanksgiving Day 2009. I have been following their trip closely since they set out on Oct 4th. I encourage everyone everywhere to listen to their story and where possible please donate to the Liz Logelin Foundation. Able or not to donate, please spread the word by copying and pasting the below story into your own blog.

Thank you,

Jacob S Paulsen

On October 4, 2010, the Nutty Putty Cyclers set forth on a charity bike trek, traveling from Virginia to California, to raise money for the Liz Logelin Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting widows and widowers across the US.

Dan Petersen of Salem, VA, Jonathan Miller of Crestwood, KY, Eric Maughan of Salem VA, and Oliver Thompson of Salem, VA plan to complete their journey December 10, 2010 in San Diego, CA. The four cyclists carry sleeping accommodations and food, but are extremely grateful to those who have offered them last minute room and board. “We’ve surprisingly needed very little because people are so nice and offer us a place to stay,” said Miller.

Dan Petersen organized the cycling team after the tragic loss of his brother-in-law on November 25, 2009. John Jones passed away after being trapped for 28 hours in Nutty Putty Cave in Utah after he slipped into a tight crevice while caving with friends and family. Jones left behind his wife Emily Jones; a 13 month old daughter; and an unborn son.

Emily's brother, Petersen, originally planned the trip to raise money for his sister and her family, but Emily felt she'd been so blessed by family and friends, she asked the cyclers to raise money for those who are less fortunate. The trip quickly became a nationwide fundraiser for widows and widowers. The cyclers ask all those who are able to contribute to this worthy cause.

Donations can be made to the Liz Logelin Foundation at thelizlogelinfoundation.org, or can be sent to P.O. Box 26366, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. Those who donate $75 or more will receive an official Nutty Putty Bike Trip t-shirt.

To view the cyclists travel schedule, and learn more about the cause, visit nuttyputtycyclers.com.

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My first ever check from Google.

Wow I feel extremely satisfied

Simon is enjoying playing with his cousins at Grandma's house

enjoying the sun outside today

simon is playing outside while we watch lds conference

enjoying our morning at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi UT

the pumpkin weighing starts soon

Enjoying my Sunday afternoon in San Diego in front of this landmark

there is a lot to see in this small park

after a good morning of geocaching we are now feeding ducks

this park is at about 1000 west and 500 north in provo

Having fun at the living aquarium in SLC

Simon loving the Salt Lake temple

Enjoying the Bean Life Science Museum

Digging for dinosaurs at the largest Dinosaur museum in the world

Simon getting up front and personal with the ducks at the park

the ducks at this park in Provo aren't afraid

Enjoying being part of the Heartland Publications Summit of Success!

thanks everyone for your support during our presentation

At the Denver temple with the family

At the Hard Rock Cafe in Denver with the family

enjoying a run along the river in Rome GA

dad andd sons just finished the triathlon.