Madrid with Felix, Theo, and Cy

It doesn't matter where Theo is - he is comfortable with his body as shown in this short video from Madrid, Spain.  If everything seems upside down since he returned to Provo, it may because he did this too much.

And here is Cy in Madrid entertaining Nancy:

Felix, however, amazed us the most - how comfortable he was, going out by himself during the day or night, venturing around Madrid at only 14 years of age. It was a real blessing to be greeted by Bree, Collin, Felix, Theo and Cy when we arrived in Madrid.  It made all the difference to helping us get comfortable traveling in Europe without being able to speak or understand the language.

Aunt Mamie Hjorth & Family

For my Hjorth cousins and their families. 

McAllister Photos

 

I am posting these pictures in the hope that the descendants of Arthur and 'D' can enjoy and download them.

Marriage Announcement and Open House Invitation

Saturday, April 16th, I married Nancy Toth, who I would like to introduce to my family and friends. We are holding an open house from 6 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening May 24th at 369 N 700 E in Orem, UT and hope that family and friends in the area can attend. We are downsizing and request that the only presents you bring are your own personal presence. We hope you can attend.

She Is Out of This World

I think we can all agree that good memories are better than bad ones, and life is more interesting when you have someone with whom you can create, celebrate, and reminisce with about cherished experiences.  It has been a long time since I have had a partner to mutually plan and pursue dreams. 

Last fall, I joined an online dating site for those affiliated with my religious faith - which is a bit intimidating and brings back some of the anxiety related to being a young single adult.  It is a very different experience, however, when you are a senior citizen getting acquainted remotely over the Internet.  Rather than being a competition where you are trying to impress someone, the focus is more about common beliefs, interests, goals, and maximizing happiness.

I feel very fortunate to have found someone through this cyber experience who shares so many of my values and ambitions.  Let me introduce Nancy Toth, who I would describe as “being out of this world”.  Considering Nancy is from Roswell, New Mexico, this is not such an “alien” idea.

I will admit that part of my motivation regarding courtship is the desire to serve a church mission.  It turns out that in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for someone like me to go on a mission and be engaged in the Lord's work, they must first be engaged.  So, I proposed and Nancy has accepted.  Stay tuned if you want more information regarding this engaging adventure.

Good Time

Kristie and I had so many positive and enjoyable memories during the 5-years while getting and following her diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's that I refer to this period as "Good Time".  There was no question that Kristie's confidence and memory were failing, but she was still able to:

• Enjoy daytrips and visiting with friends.
• Help on projects as we worked to maintain and restore our historic home.
• Travel with family members to experience the world.

I think we can all agree that good memories are better than bad ones.  Hopefully, the pictures below help capture and convey how this was a positive time, filled with many wonderful and satisfying memories.