Little Lucy

A little story from the time I spent last year with my Sister, Watson, and Lucy...

When Lucy passed away last year I flew to NY to be with my family. The time that we spent together as we mourned her death was sacred. We spent many hours inside talking, crying, and comforting each other. We even had a laugh or two-something that I don't think Lucy would mind one bit, her being a clown and all. Needless to say, that time in NY was precious.

One day Christine and I were in the living room. She was at the computer while I was strumming softly on my ukulele. Christine didn't know earlier that month I had a desire to learn the song, "Let It Be." I had been playing it at home often and had the chords memorized, but I still kept the sheet music around to learn the lyrics. As I played that song in Christine and Watson's Staten Island apartment, the words, "Let It Be" burned into my heart. I came to realize why I was learning that song. Lucy was preparing her own special little way to comfort me; something she has done for many people actually.

Lucy truly was and still is an Angel. For as the scripture says, "Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ." In that moment of realization through song, I gained an even greater testimony of the comforting power of the Holy Ghost. The awareness that our Father in Heaven has for each and everyone of us is nothing short of amazing.

We lit a candle for you today Lucy, in remembrance of those you lit in our hearts. "And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me. Shine until tomorrow, let it be." Lucy, please continue to shine on all of us...especially the ones that gave you your clown feet. We love you and know that we will see you again someday.

~Uncle Joey

Daddy Duty

Holly is away visiting her BFF in St. George, UT with little Cali. This was our gift to Holly for her birthday. Aubrey and Ella are here with me while Holly is away. We are surviving and having fun, but the we really miss Cali and Mommy. :o(

I have to admit, it has been a challenge picking out acceptable outfits and doing their hair. Aubrey has been really helpful in the hair department. She has become quite the hairstylist. I'm sure Melissa and Sheri will fill you in Holly on how I did. :o)

Whenever Holly is gone for any length of time we gain a greater appreciation for her. Mothers have such a great responsibility in rearing children. The job is so tough and I don't know how people can do it alone. Anyway, we really miss you Mommy and Cali and we can't wait to see you again!!

Here are some pics of the girls on Saturday at the ward's Primary Water Olympics....

Tony Hawk Sk8board Contest

Check out the sk8board design I made for a Tony Hawk contest. If I win, I will receive a trip to LA to the Tony Hawk Foundation event, meet Tony Hawk and other celebrities at the party, and my design will be made into an actual skateboard!

My odds of winning are probably less than 1/9000. That's not too bad considering what I could win eh? Wish me luck!!! :)

P.S. The "holsmi80" is not part of the design. I just don't want anyone nabbing my sk8board.

Happy 8nniversary!

Holly and I have now been married for 8 years! I have no idea where the time has gone. It seems like we were just at Schlitterbahn not too long ago. We are now 450 miles away from where we first met and living next to the temple where we were married eight years ago. It is neat how things have worked out.

Holly, thank you for being so supportive of me throughout our marriage. You do so much for me and our family and I'm truly grateful for you. When we were getting to know each other, I always knew that you would be the best mother. I also knew that we would end up together early on in our relationship. We've made so many memories together and here is a little quiz for you...

• Docks


• Chicken Strips


• A Dime


• Fence


• Socks


• Cyclone


• Slides


• Concrete


• Broken Chair


• Watts


• Yellow


• F, Bb, F, C7


• Frank

Happy Anniversary Holly! I love you more than waves and Cadillacs.

P.S. Thanks for always making me laugh. Laughing with you is my favorite ting to do evefry daaay.

This One's For Holly

Does it smell like...

in here?

This One's For Rick

This one is for you Rick. I came across this and all I could think of was Taylor laughing his head off about your story...

Surfer Girls

We went to Corpus Christi last week for Cali's Luau (check out Holly's blog for the pics). We had a ton of fun while we were down there. In addition to the Luau, we got to go the beach. I put Aubrey and Ella on my surfboard and they each had several good rides. Aubrey got up a few times and Ella enjoyed cruising on her tummy.

Aubrey's Ride...


Ella's Ride...


I really wish we could live on an island...humph! :(