Update per Cassie's post

Since I received a chastising from Cassie on my comments I will address most of her questions. The reason I have not been blogging is because our computer is broken. I took it to best buy and payed $200 to get it fixed (remove viruses, Trojans, spy ware etc.) and now the dumb thing is so slow that I can't stand to sit here long enough to blog. But since I love Cassie so much and want to make her happy here goes!

I am excited that U2 has released a new single and am looking forward to the new album and tour. (Please come to Utah again!!) I like the song it has a slightly different sound but I like the fact that it rocks and I always want to turn it up when it comes on the radio.

I also was sick this month for about 2 weeks. I had pneumonia and was hospitalized for 2 days at Jordan Valley Hospital. I have never felt that sick in my life and still am not 100%, although each day I feel better. Jordan Valley was under construction and I have decided that if I ever get sick again I do not want to go to a facility under construction. My room was in shambles and the thermostat was non functioning so I sweated for 2 days straight. Christmas and my Birthday were both great however I do not have any pictures at this time due to my lack of patience for my computer, please see first of post for further info. Last of all I will comment on how much I love Cass. Here are some things I love about her...

She is one goofy gal. I always get a kick out of her and her sarcastic sense of humor. She is always a riot to be around and likes allot of the same stuff that I do.

She is a kick a@$ wake boarder and when I had my boat she was always willing to go out with her brother. She loves to go boating with her family and friends. She also loves her family and enjoys spending time with them. That is one of my favorite things about her.

She also is a Fun aunt to my kids and all her nieces and nephews. Whenever Cassie comes over all the kids run to her and give her a hug because they all love her so much.

She has a weird obsession of dressing up like a pregnant lady for Halloween once as Juno and another as a pregnant polygamist. both were equally awesome and she pulls them off well.

Cassie also loves all things pop culture and so do I. She knows almost everything about music, movies,tv, etc. and I think we should go to the world series of pop culture we would dominate! She also goes up to Sundance every year and even though she has never invited me I still think that is cool. She always lets me punch her in the arm, like any big brother would. And she hits me right back- awesome. She constantly puts up with her mother hounding her about finding a husband and still goes to see her all the time. By the way any suitors better pass my test or I will find you and beat you silly!!! She is a awesome sister and a great friend and I love her a ton. So sorry cass that I let you down with my blog maybe this will help you forgive me. Love ya -Scott

Happy Birthday Rilee!!

Today is Rilee's 10th birthday! Yep that is right 10! I can hardly believe my little girl is into double digits. I can remember the day she was born like yesterday and it is not fair that she is growing this fast! ON her magical 10th birthday here are 10 things I love about Rilee:

1-She is my football buddy. No one gets more excited about going to games than Rilee!

2- She has beautiful brown eyes!

3- She is very smart. She loves to learn about anything and often watches the discovery channel or animal planet just to learn something new.

4- She is a good friend to her friends. She always gets said hi to when we go places around town.

5-She loves her family and still likes to be around us. (most of the time)

6- She has a kind heart and is always looking to help others.

7- She loves to read.

8-She will always give her dad a hug.

9- She loves to play games, both board and video.

10- She is my little girl and i love her to death!!!

My favorite season of all!

This is one of my favorite times of year, and not because its the holiday's or because of the changing weather or my upcoming birthday. Nope its because it is the season of HAM!! I must say that ham is the perfect meat and is underused the majority of the year but for 1-2 magical months each year the hams come out in force. I think last year in November to December I had 7 hams and I am looking to break that record this year. If anyone wants a contest I am up for the challenge. I am already up to 2 this year and looking forward to any chance to add to that number. Long live the season of Ham!

No news is good news

I haven't forgot about my blog I have just been sick, busy and my computer has a virus. I would like to post some pictures but I have not taken any lately so here is a review of the past couple of weeks at the Pickle house. Since my last post Beck and I got called to be Rilee's church teachers. She was terrified that I would be to mean to her class and of course I played that up with her and her class. Although I don't think I have fooled anyone. The Girls got their report cards and both did fantastic as always. We had a BYU - Utah party on Saturday and it was a good time except for the final score! And yesterday I broke down and put up the Christmas lights! It was too nice out and I figured its easier to do it now than when there is snow on the roof! I have been out golfing once last week it was fantastic. The weather was good and the sun was out. I played in a t-shirt in mid November what is better than that? I promise I will get a better post up soon.

Trick or Treat!

Last Friday was the annual Pickle Halloween Party! The kids look forward to this party every year and enjoy all the activities from cookie decorations to the donut on a string game. There is also haloween stories and a costume parade for the kids. Grandma and Grandpa go out of their way to make this a fun party and I want to tell them thanks for that. I enjoy this party because it is fun to see what everyone dresses up as because even the adults get into the act. I am looking forward to the real haloween day festivities and the treats that go along with it.

HAPPY HALOWEEN EVERYONE!!

Ice and Superheros what a Combo

This past weekend we went to the Olympic Oval to watch the World Cup Speed skating event. I have never been to such an event and we had a good time. Those skaters are Fast!!!! Grandma Randa came along and there was fun for all, if you get a chance to see one of these you should go it is cool to see the Olympic athletes in action. And for all you women out there you might get to see Appollo Ono in a speed skating suit. He was there and definitely got the most attention from the fans.

On Monday we went to Chick-Fil-A for superhero night and got to see Batman (yep that is Steve in a Batman Costume!!) The kids made superhero capes and colored pictures. We also got to see Steph, Logan and Ike there and also Dan, Chelsea and Logan. It was fun to see the kids make the capes and play in the playland after a great dinner. Thanks to all for the fun evening!

Tis The Season!?!?!?

So on Tuesday October 7, myself and the girls went to Lowes to get some odds and ends for the house. As we walked in I look over and they are taking down all the gardening stuff and putting up Christmas stuff!! I had to do a double take and shook my head in disbelief. Rilee and Ashlee noticed my dismay and anger and said,"Dad why are they putting up Christmas stuff it isn't even Halloween yet?" I said to them I don't know and besides it isn't even Halloween there is another holiday in between them! I don't know maybe some of you have heard of it its called THANKSGIVING!!!! You know the holiday where we are supposed to be thankful for all our blessings and for all the things and opportunities that we have. But I guess the Corporate Greed has reached a new high (or low) and is trying to suck every last nickle and dime out of us and has forgotten that some of us want to celebrate our blessings and be thankful instead of go right into the I want monster that Christmas has become! I will not choose to participate in the Christmas season until after Thanksgiving, but here's a idea for corporate America to milk more out of the consumer set up Christmas stuff on Presidents day and you'll almost have a full year to sell your CRAP!!!

Rise and Shout

Well we are well underway with the football season. I am lucky enough to have season tickets to BYU again this year and I am even luckier to get to take my family with me to games! I also get to go with Scott Sanders and his family and Becky's brother Dan and I am glad that I get to build these memories with them! Saturday Rilee and I and Scott and Lexi went to the game against the Wyoming Cowboys. It was the second straight shutout and the cougars are dominating again this year. Rilee absolutely loves to go to the games and she is getting to know allot about the game and will watch the games with me and is way fun to go with! Ashlee and Isaiah like to go to but are more interested in getting things at the game then watching it! Becky hasn't gone yet this year but will next game. I love going to the games and always remember my Grandpa Barber at some point during each trip to the game. I loved going to the games with him as a kid and it is because of him that I am a cougar fan! I hope my kids will remember going to the games with me and will cherish those memories as much as I do mine! GO COUGARS!!!!

Thats What She Said!

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In honor of the upcoming season of the office and the release of the 4th season on DVD, here is a little clip of the office to get you excited for The Office. You might want to pause the music player before viewing

I know who ate your sandwiches, it was that damn Sasquatch!!

This weekend was the Pickle family reunion at the Spruces. It was a good time with allot of work put in by the organizers. They had crafts for the kids games and a brownie hunt set up and just visiting with family. As you can see from the picture we had a Bigfoot sighting and lots of other fun times just enjoying the mountains. We were only able to come up for a few hours but anytime in the mountains is fun and it makes you realize how lucky we are to live in a place of such beauty!

Rilee and Ashlee Just Hangin Around

Jimmy the Sasquatch and Isaiah

Grandma and the Girls Making yarn dolls

Marianne, Rilee and Grace Working on the dolls

The finished product!

Rad!

This morning Beck told me that she had a dream that I bought her a BMX bike and made her learn how to bicycle boogie with me. We were Doing tricks all over the neighborhood and she was really upset with me. This was a nightmare for her because she hates the idea of anything from the movie RAD. I love the movie and when we got married I rented it and we watched it together and she said it was a waste of 2 hours. I Found this story quite amusing and actually am thinking about buying her a bike just for fun. Anyone want to chip in for the joke?

Monster Bus for 3 Little Monsters

The other day Becky, Isaiah and I went over to Jordan Landing and at Sears Grand there was this monster truck school bus. There was a sign saying monster bus rides but it was closed. Later that day the kids wanted to do something fun so we went over there to check it out. The guy was charging five bucks a ride and so I figured what the heck. The kids had a ball and I liked it to. White Trash, Redneck.....Maybe but how often do get to ride in a monster truck? Also it made me feel better about my truck and its 9 miles to the gallon.....This thing gets 1/2 mile to the gallon. How would you like to fill that at four bucks a gallon!!!