The Corn Maze

We went out to Black Island Farms in Syracuse this year to get our pumpkins and go through the corn maze. Darren's friend and our neighbor, Meguire Burnnett, came along to make everything more fun. We were impressed at the set up that Black Island Farm had. In addition to the corn maze and the hay ride they also had a lot of fun slides.

The Oasis of the Hay Field

"I thought you were checking the map?"

We did the Ronald McDonald part on the right



Time for some sliding fun

Shouldn't of had those 5 donuts for breakfast.

Meguire- Action Shot

Darren takes his Pumpkin selection serious.

Darren Loves Mini-Golf

Darren's new favorite thing is to play mini-golf. He has a fantastic sweeping technique that usually puts him at 14 over par on each hole but who is counting? At least we know we are not. He has gotten a lot better and has started the last few times actually hitting the ball (as apposed to sweeping it) into the hole.

We have played Eagle Lake (Roy), Swan Lake (Layton), Fat Cats (Ogden), and Toad's (North Ogden).
When ever he puts the ball in the hole, which usually occurs a few times on each hole, he jumps up and cheers "YEEAAH, I did it!!!" It is awesome the sheer joy he gets from it. Not to mention our enjoyment watching him. He is also learning to encourage us also. Every time Carmen or I put the ball in the hole we are rewarded with the high pitched shout of , "Way to go Carmen!!" or "Way to go Daniel Roger!" (yes that is really my middle name).
So while you are inside reading this we are most likely enjoying mini-golf somewhere along the Wasatch Front.

FOUR!!

Hole in 1!

I...(GASP)...Made....(GASP)...It!

The Classic 10k

It is done! I have completed my 10k in a blistering 1 hour and 2 minutes. The weather was perfect and Darren and Carmen were there cheering when I finished. Take a look at the above picture and I will answer you question, "yes I was as tired as I looked".

The first half of the course half was up hill (not fun) and the second half went down hill (even less fun since I was tired).
After the race we walked in the Layton Park for a while. Were chased by ducks, and had donuts. We also stopped by a tree and Darren told stories. Below are a few of our favorite photos.


A great day!!!

Let the Debate Begin!!

Happy Thursday everyone! I am excited about this post since it is all about interaction. Below are two pictures comparing Darren to me and to Carmen respectively. Give them a look and then lets hear who you think he looks like. Special thanks to Carmen for some how getting the exact same poses from Darren that Carmen and I have in our baby pictures.
Take a look and then cast your vote in the poll to the right. : ) Thanks

Darren and Dada












Darren and Mama

He is Reading!!

Carmen has started transferring our old videos to the computer. Among the videos moved so far is this gem. One of the first examples of Darren either repeating words he had memorized or reading. We think this video was recorded just after Darren turned 2 (around 2 years and 3 months). Take a look at the beginning of Darren already starting down the road of being much smarter than either of his parents. Notice that he Says "Boynton" when Carmen asks the author's name.

Oh My Oh My Oh
Dinosaurs!
by Sandra Boynton

Dinosaurs HAPPY
and dinosaurs SAD.
Dinosaurs GOOD
and dinosaurs BAD.
Dinosaurs BIG
and dinosaurs TINY.
Dinosaurs SMOOTH
and dinosaurs SPINY.
Dinosaurs WEAK
and dinosaurs STRONG.
Dinosaurs singing a
dinosaurs song!
Dinosaurs COLD.
Dinosaurs HOT.
Dinosaurs CUTE
and dinosaurs NOT.
Dinosaurs EARLY.
Dinosaurs LATER.
Dinosaurs crammed in an elevator.
Dinosaurs PLUMP,
dinosaurs LEAN.
Dinosaurs RED BLUE YELLOW and GREEN.
Dinosaurs looking right at YOU
to say GOODBYE because we're through.

City Creek 8K - DONE

After 8 weeks of intensive training (coke, chips, and I only ate at Macdonald's once a week) I ran the City Creek 8K. It was half trail half street. The first half going up hill on the trail was difficult but the street portion running back was much nicer.
Carmen and Darren were there at the end and we had a nice walk in the City Creek trails and park after.
My finish time was 53 minutes. By comparison the best time was 32 minutes and there was a 15 year old girl who did it in 35 minutes. So I am proud that I did it but I do have a lot of room to improve.
Next step, the Classic 10K in Layton on September 13.
More pictures to the right.

Large Truck Threatens Small House

Dateline: Roy UT. August 28, 2008
Reports of a strange man in a very, very large truck parking menacingly in front of small house. Emergency Menacing Truck Investigation team has been dispatched to gather additional details.

Truck's arrival


What is that coming out of it?

Viewer discretion advised.
Warning the following image might be considered disturbing.

He emerges menacingly

We LOVE you Grandpa!!!