scofield 2012

it started two weeks after aaron and i started dating and ever since we've successfully gone on a fishing trip each summer with the myrup's. this year took us to scofield where aaron has been working as a park ranger aid over the summer. we enjoyed hanging out on the camper front step, gathering gravel from the parking lot, pilfering grapes from the cooler, hiking in the most pleasant weather, and catching up with our most special friends.

play group

i hosted play group today. toys were thrown and grabbed, kids crying and learning to share, mom's laughing and commiserating. i found this when i went back to jade's room to put her down for a nap.

i loved it. i loved the tears and the craziness. there were kids jumping like monkeys on the furniture and locking the doors. each having moments of quiet imagination with new toys. a glimpse into the mayhem of multiple children. there is something indescribably beautiful about all these wild little people we so nonchalantly call kids. yes, indescribable. i need say no more.

special friends

karla stirling, kimberly fitzgerald, rae lake, spouses, children, babies and the wonderful, edifying company of special friends. it was a beautiful sunny day that peaked out of the rains and storms that had been baring down for weeks. and we all got to sit around and enjoy our own 'rae' of sunshine right in the front room. thanks for bringing us all together again, rae. even though it took you coming all the way up from texas to do it. we love you!

it's the simple things in life.

a survival well earned

Date: 5 June 2009

Time: aprox 1700 hrs.

Place: Strawberry Reservoir, Utah

Weather: Overcast, strong winds...large waves.

Mode of Transportation: '72 Water Ski Boat

Speed at time of incident: aprox 20 mph

Driver: Aaron Hone

Activity: a "leisurely" boat ride across the lake to a small rivelet.

Parties Involved: Aaron and Miriam Hone, Brett and Suzanne Myrup

Event of significance:

Party members "Myrup" were placed at the head of the ski boat so as to better distribute the weight. Driver, Aaron, pulled back the throttle as we came within a few hundred yards of the destination. The reaction of the boat slowing was delayed and Aaron briefly took his eyes off the front of the boat. As soon as the boat slowed, the front dipped and water came flooding over the edge of the boat. The Myrups scrambled to the back of the boat as water came pouring in. Aaron accelerated in hopes to lift the front of the boat back out of the water. This action, in combination with all the weight shift to the back brought a raging river of water crashing through the whole boat and flooding everything in it's path, filling the back of the boat with 10 inch deep water.

Remedy to prediciment:

Aaron utilized his amazing skills and maneuvered the boat to the nearest shore. The boat was moved manually around the bend to where there was no wind. Driver, Aaron, proceeded to bail all the water out with an old coffee can. Meanwhile, parties Myrup and Miriam waited on the shore. Despite their soaking wet and freezing conditions, they maintained high spirits.

Method of Return:

Driver, Aaron, took the boat back to the dock and parties Brett, Suzanne, and Miriam began the 4 mile trek on the shoreline back to the campsite. Aaron continued to bail water as he returned to the dock. After the abandoned parties had walked a good 3/4 of a mile, the wind died down enough that Aaron could return to them and bring them safely back to the dock as well (since all other attempts at asking other boats to help was futile). The return was executed safely and successfully.

Injuries Sustained:

Parties Myrup: Brett-Bruised and scratched shins, numb toes and fingers. Suzanne-soaked shoes and clothing.

Parties Hone: Aaron-a paranoia that his Grandpa would find out about the flooded fishing boat. Miriam-a significant lack of desire to ever get back on that boat again.