Paul Andrew Caver's Baptism

Congratulations to our grandson, Paul, who was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 12, 2015 by his dad. Next up to be baptized are Ellie in 2020 and Nicolas in 2022.

Nicolas Stephen Odland

Born: January 22, 2014, 1:04pm
7 lbs, 13 ozs, 19 inches

Merry Christmas!

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

By the magical light of a small Christmas candle

A little old man tries to carefully handle

The small porcelain manger which serves as a bed

For the wee Baby Jesus to lay down His head.

In wonder he brings the manger up to his view,

Smiles at the baby and whispers, “I love you!

I love you for bringing this season of joy,

I love you for growing to a man from a boy;

For being our light and leading the way,

For being the spirit which makes Christmas Day!

You’ve been my mentor, my model, my hero and guide,

Please continue to help me and stay by my side.

I’ve tried to follow your teachings and give as you gave,

Reminding all to be kind and that it’s wise to behave.

Help me to serve others and bring them your light,

Especially the children, please bless them tonight!

Some have so very little, scarce food for their table,

You know how it feels - you were born in a stable!

Bless all their mothers and fathers with a knowledge that’s sure,

The best gift they can give is their love, strong and pure.

That’s the Spirit of Christmas when all’s said and done,

God’s gift of love, that came as His Son!”

Then back to His mother the child is returned

The Nativity glows as the candle is burned.

In a wink the little old man slips quietly away

Some say he goes up the chimney and climbs in a sleigh.

Whatever the case, His mission is clear -

Give unto others, bringing love and good cheer.

He flies into the night and bids us adieu

Doing for others what Jesus would do!

Greg Olsen - 2009

Colorado River Water Tower Jump

Colorado River Water Tower Jump

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!

Happy Father’s Day Dad!  Here are a few memories that come to mind:

Laying on your stomach in the dark in the family room after dinner, listening to music and your stomach gurgle (a way old memory for sure!)

“A Rump a Doop”!!

Jumping through the waves in the ocean and not being afraid because my Daddy was there holding my hand.

You visiting my school classes in uniform and being so proud that was my Daddy was a police officer! 

Getting help on all of my talks for church, and finding a final,  “revised” (rewritten) version on the dining room table!

Waterskiing lessons…..cliff jumping…..tubing…..Pine Valley Camping, Lake Powell, Colorado River.  A jack knifed trailer on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere Lake Mead.

 Being afraid to tell you that I got a speeding ticket, then after the yelling and the grounding from the car, you arranging my going to traffic school with one of your friends to get it off my record.

Being dropped off at BYU and you telling us to make sure we found a rich boy to marry, ha!!

Holding my babies with a look in your eyes that silently told me I was doing a good job .

Thank you for taking the time to make so many memories with us! 

You taught me how to pray, how to properly wash a car, how to turn off lights when I left a room, and what a true Dad and Husband should be.  Thanks for yelling at me when I made a mistakes and loving me anyway.  Thanks for supporting me even if you didn’t agree with my decision.  Thanks for the unconditional love!  Thanks for being there….thanks for being my friend!  I LOVE YOU!!!  Happy Father’s Day!!

Party House Wish List

I have been searching for a new party house.  Here are a few musts:

Close to the water.

Plenty of beds.

Maybe a pool

 

 

Or even a pool with a slide

 

 

Mother's Day 2013 Style

Happy Birthday, Papa Paul

 

Dad and his boys

Paul Richard Modrell

May 11, 1928 - August 18, 2002

Red Ranger Came Calling

Last Christmas was the first in many that I did not read, "Red Ranger Came Calling," by Berekely Breathed.  Today I saw a picture online that made me wish I had.  Those of you who have read the book will immediately recognize this picture.

The explanation in the article is much different than in, "Red Ranger Came Calling," but if they published the "real" story not many people would believe it.

Read the online story here: Bicycle