Try this rope swing on for size..

Talk about a rush... its not like jumping of a cliff... there are tons more ways to get punished on this puppy. slight miscalculations = pain (the person in the bottom right hand corner helps with the perspective)

Tube Riding = Love Hate

Tuberiding hurts... its probably killed a bunch a people... however if you get a picture like this the pain is far more justifiable and if your pain inflicter (boat driver, Aunt Marianne) offers you a T-shirt if you hang on, then its even sweeter... plus you love life more afterwards cause your not about to die anymore.The wild part is... that Some of the brave riders flew way higher then this.. like...Geremy and Allison.

New Hampshire

Shane wake surfing this morning.
We're pretty much having the time of our lives up here. More to come later..

The Knot

Our Wedding was published in The Knot Magazine Fall/Winter 2008 edition. Click here to see the article.

Pregnancy Fun

I have learned that being pregnant is no picnic. I have it easier than most people, it's true, but I still have my share of discomfort and embarrassing moments. Today for example: I find myself abandoning my still-running car in a random parking lot, trying desperately to run to the Bombay House bathroom because I'm going to hurl, only to make it to the patch of grass in FRONT of the building, where I was choking and spitting on my hands and knees for 5 minutes. No hurling involved by the way - it was just a teaser. Did anyone see me? I hope so, because I put on quite a show.

p.s. I may have possibly stolen this image.

Round 2

Shane and I planted our first garden together this year. We planted peppers, tomatoes, corn, strawberries, cucumber, garlic, basil, cilantro, parsley, and some other things. We planned on blogging about the success of our garden, but that will never be possible due to the fact that I don't have a green thumb and the garden is failing under my care. Fortunately, Shane gave me a "Chia Herb Garden" for Christmas, which I recently uncovered in a box downstairs. So, I'm trying again, and it says on the box that this will work if I just follow the instructions....we'll see.

I'm trying to germinate the seeds, and the plastic bags are to make a greenhouse effect. I will be so happy if I could just make something grow!

Saturday Thrifting

Shane and I went to the D.I. on Saturday to look around, and I found these beautiful vintage plates. There was a complete set of 12, all in perfect condition for $.50 a piece! I bought them, of course, and now I'm just trying to come up with a fun, girly occasion for which to use them.

The End Product

What do you think? Im done redoing my
74 Honda CB 550 Supersport...

Notice the new front fender, Thanks Grant!
I picked a blue that sparkles just a touch.
I painted the exhaust manifold matte Black

The pipe has an insert, without it is so amazingly loud.

The mirror paint matches the paint on the exhast manifold.
The gauges are chrome (switched from black).
I finally worked out an electrical problem with the headlight.
The blinkers are after market, (thanks again to the McCalebs).
New Clubman Bars, (cafe racer handle bars)

And its wicked fast...

We are pleased to announce...

The newest member of our family!!! 13 mm long (from crown to rump)
Shane: wants a boy first but hears girls are easier
Lauren: Is happy to have a baby of any sex (although is disappointed that there aren't two of them)

Expected to arrive January 21, 2009

Dont dry girl jeans...

This is what happens when Lauren's jeans get dried. (courtesy of the renters) skinny tight jeans are so in with the hipsters that in the heart hipster provo ( which is speculated to be within 2 blocks of our house) I actually get complements. I have meaty hamstrings. Notice the bulging forearm.. I swear I wasn't flexing... ok maybe a little.

Heart of Utah Award

Im just gonna be honest and say that I really enjoy the occational black tie event... whos with me? am I alone?

Haven J. Barlow Sr. served some 50 years in the Utah legislature and like half of those as the majority whip. We sat right up front at one of his assigned tables. It was alot of fun, the event was put on by the Heart Association in cahoots with a bunch of serious sponsers. It was actually a fund raiser, they did an empty auction/no items to buy just and auctioneer and peoples check books. my wife is hot.

Slick rock, Moab

An amazing Bike trail... and an amazing wife

The Puppy Pad

Lucy's first traffic jam.

Mint.com

Money saver equipment:


This program is Magic! I was trying to find a good Personal finance program without having to buy Quicken or somthing.. Its FREE, you put in your passwords and BAMMO... all your spending comes in - catogorized - month to month... it even takes invesment accounts (ie. schwab, e trade) it took all of 15 mins to set it up.. Granted its basic.. but Im not looking for super complex I just want to know where we spend our mula. www.mint.com

Post mothers day gift to the man

Lauren Gave me a love note/card.

My being alive is a testiment to my wife's love for me.

Park City Trip

After the success of the girls weekend... Lauren surprised me with a great romantic weekend at the same venue.

Park city ski resort behind us here. (ski season is over) This is an Olympic art piece.

Main street in Parck city. Lauren always rides in the middle of the road... people honk at her... she cant be phased. Im always nervious and I cant make her wear a helmit either.

A MAN'S MAN

The Dyer Girls just had a Girls weekend in Park City. Dad came... We did manly things... like trim the trees more....I could not get dad to put on a harness...scared me to death..cause I just got finished healing from my last fall out of a tree WITH a harness.

We had quite a few visits to home depot... and could be called... Plumbers, Gardners, Electritians, Construction workers, Maids, and general handymen... but mostly men.

Carrie Vs. the CB 550 Supersport

My sister in law on my Cafe Racer...



Did you know that a CB 550 weights 423 lbs?

Powerful toys make me look way handsomer

Working the camera angles.. Thanks mary!

This is how best to get hurt while riding a fast racing machine

What a Looker!

Well Lauren is gone again this weekend. I feel a pattern emerging... waiting once again for the return of a incredably fantastic and attractive spouse... hurry home darling... your loving stay at home husband!