The First or Last, depending

First of all, I want to say that I would have posted these photos all together but I can't reduce the size of the photos. I need technical assistance. And why do I always get words, rather than pictures when I upload photos?

This is the perfect example of putting on the whole armor of God as you start your day. Jacob is headed to school, complete with helmet.

I love this picture of your mom in front of the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) in Florence. Michelangelo and Leonardo Di Vinci crossed this bridge when the lived and worked in Florence. Thanks again to Sarah for "The Agony and the Ecstasy."

Your mom took this picture of the flag on the Stock Exchange on Wall Street. It is good to be back in the cradle of capitalism. Were it not for the free enterprise system, Gutenberg would not have made the Bible available to the masses, the spreading of the gospel would have been crippled and computers would not be available for the church and genealogical work to expand, not to mention Blogs. We all must rage against the machine that would try to repeal the law of supply and demand!!!!

It's All About Roger

Which is the specimen of manliness, the one with his left arm at his neck or the right arm?

Please find the "Latter-day" saint.

This one is easy, who is enjoying himself more in NYC, the phantom or the BYU fan?

Church Things

This is the church in Harlem. It is about 3 blocks from Jessica's house and would be where she would attend if she weren't in a singles ward. When we would come to her house, we were about the only snowflakes on the sidewalk.

This is the branch in Ladispoli, Italy, where we went to church with Cecilia. There were about 20 Italianos and 15 gringos. They had this meal after church because a missionary was touring with his family. He had served there. The man in the dark suit closest to the camera is Presidente Massimo De Feo, the Stake President of the Rome stake.

This is the breath-taking Basilica di San Pietro. (St Peters). It was incredibly beautiful. You guess where one could feel the Spirit of the Lord.

Beautiful Things

This is Teresa in front of one of the many quaint towns on the Rhine

Sue and Brandon chillin' over a cup of hot chocolate while Teresa goes to get the car to rescue us. I love Brandon's eyes.

The bronze Ghiberti doors on the baptistry in Florence.

Some good pictures

Things to notice:
1. The castle on the hill.
2. The ferry (not fairy) that helped us find Steve and the boys.
3. A SMILE on Nathan's face. You don't see that much.

Singin' in the rain, just singin' on the Rhine.

One of Mr. Jefferson's punkins

Jessica's dream fulfilled, being Barbie.

VA

The whole clan in front of Thomas Jefferson's house at Monticello ("little mountain" in Italian)

Roger and Sue cuddling in Tom's flower bed.

Aiden, Sarah and Landon in front of the UVA rotunda. There is a fly fishing class going on behind them. One of the girls was in a dress and a pearl necklace.

We will call this one, "Aiden on the loose." UVA and Charlottesville were beautiful. L&S place was very nice. They were SO KIND and gave your mom and I their bed to sleep in.

New York, New York

We had a chance to view the mighty Buchanan in the NYC harbor. (Click on it for a better view)

This is me hugging our tour guide in NYC. She was wonderful but she hides out all day long. Oh, and Lion King was GREAT!

I love this picture of two lovely ladies. I especially like the accessories on both of them.

This is "Ground Zero." Your mom really enjoyed seeing the phoenix.

Italy

The Pieta, which I have wanted to see since I was a teenager. It was magnificent.

Two Christians lucky to be on the outside of this arena.

Your mom and Cecilia Squarcia, our hostess, at La Piazza di San Pietro.

Notice all of the tourists trying to hold up the leaning tower. Does this remind Steve of anything?

Germany

The happy parents of Brandon Cowboy Hughes cruising up the Rhine

Enjoying my favorite European meal in St. Goar

A beautiful picture of Germany - please notice that there is NO SNOW

The happy grandparents holding Brandon in a market in Mainz. The home of Gutenberg and where we saw his Bible.

Visiting the Hughes family in Germany was wonderful.

apparently I am supposed to contribute something to this site, so here it goes. I lived in modesto for 4 months, made about 20K, and absolutely dislike working with salesmen. The pictures are skydiving my last week in modesto and climbing mt timp my 2nd day in provo. and now school is progressing well.

Where the MAGIC all began

I decided to post this photo after I saw the lifeguard tower picture at the Skinners house and the homeless center picture at the Buchanans. These romantic spots have been immortalized by the loving couples.
Behind the window of apartment #455 is my former bedroom where I asked your sweet mother to bear my nine children. Or, as I recall, I said, "Sue, we either have to get married or stop seeing each other because I can't take this anymore." To which she lovingly replied, "OK, let's pray about it and find out if we should."
And so it began. Nine children and 10 grandchildren later, it was the best ultimatum (or proposal) I ever gave.
I love your mom so much and look forward to an eternity together.

BYU and Tawna too.

Your mom getting PUMPED for the game!!!


The BIG game - BYU Wins


Tawna's triumphal return to Gringolandia

Utah Vacation

On a walk up "honeymoon canyon" (for L&S)


At Tracy's Chinese Extravaganza


Good looking folks found on the trail


Raging against the machine. I hate RAGE!