Jacob's Ride

Jacob and I made it all the way from Bass Creek to Lolo and back to the Ravalli/Missoula County line yesterday; exactly 20 miles. He needed to accomplish that as one of his requirements for Duty to God. I was fairly surprised that he made it. Erik actually started out with us, too; but only made it about 5 miles before he blew a gasket. We'll have to let him try again another time with a better bike, better fitness, and a better attitude.

Fire!

Where there's smoke...

Significant Buildings - First Home

In what will likely be the last installment of the "Significant Buildings" series, I offer my childhood home at 225 S 300 E in Preston, Idaho. For the first 17 years of my life it's the only home I knew. In this photo some actually appear to be out front either shucking corn or snapping beans. Corn on the cob and creamed beans were great treats on Summer days. There are many more memories I have that I'll likely save for another day.

Significant Buildings - Current Home

This is our home at 801 South Third Street in Hamilton, Montana. We purchased it in 1997. This picture was taken shortly after purchase. Just this January ('07) we finished a remodeling project to add a bedroom on to the back of the house. I couldn't find a good picture of that and it's dark outside right now so I'll have to take one another day. Anyway, this is a good house but it's becoming a better home each day.

Significant Buildings - Chapel

I was going to write about our home tonight but today was the Sabbath. I spent a few hours in this building, the ward building for what is now both the Hamilton Ward and the Blodgett Canyon ward; the latter of which I am a member. Each Sunday I spend at least 3 hours in this building on Sundays; 1 in Sacrament Meeting, 1 in Sunday School, and 1 in Priesthood Meeting. I often also attend Priesthood Executive Council, Ward Council, and Welfare Committee meetings before the regular 3-hour block. Anyway, this building means a lot to me. It's where I go weekly to hone my skills and my soul as I try to become more like Jesus. I figure that's a worthy diversion from my desire to write about my home tonight. Maybe I'll follow through tomorrow night. After all, it will be Family Home Evening night.

Significant Buildings - Temple

Farmers State Bank's building in Victor, Montana is significant to me because I spend 8+ hours there nearly every weekday. What a perfect segue to another important building, the Spokane, Washington Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tara and I paid a visit today. It's a place where I can find solace, peace, and learn about life from an eternal perspective. When we got home we were pleased to see that our picture window's been replaced and we've got water back in the master bathroom again. Our home is like our personal temple.