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October 5th, 2011 - Steve Jobs Moves On

2011-10-05T22:00:00.002-06:00

The 4th o' July

2011-07-05T01:27:00.002-06:00

A little sparkler action goes a long way in a photo. Happy Independence Day!

May 18th, 2011

2011-05-19T21:55:00.004-06:00

May 18th marks a few different historical things. Mount St. Helens and the sky turning pitch black in the afternoon at my house and ash beginning to fall in 1980 (quite a while ago).
3 years ago, also on May 18th, was somewhat life-changing.
Anyway, here I am at the art museum, photographed by my wife the photographer.

The Brothers Five - 05.08.11

2011-05-13T10:34:00.009-06:00

The Food, Family, Fun and Returned Missionary
My brothers and I come in multiple colors. (I love that shirt Spencer is wearing with the sun emblem). It was great to see my nephew home from his adventures in Oklahoma as a missionary. Also it was great to see my brothers again, been a long time. I am a funny lookin' fella. (As always, click on the photo for a bigger version).-Photo by Jennifer Grigg

Snow On Sunday April 3rd, 2011

2011-04-03T10:21:00.002-06:00

General Conference Snow Day

Two Friends from a While Back...

2011-02-26T16:21:00.001-07:00

Creative Memories

2011-02-07T23:26:00.003-07:00

The Creative Crew from my last job...

I asked each person (myself included) to use my giant pencil in a unique way before I photographed them (these were in the days of film). Then I assembled all the photos in Photoshop and put a photo of my pencil/bank in the background.

The Tile King

2011-01-15T20:34:00.003-07:00

Steve is the nicest guy. We couldn't have done it without his help, he had the tile cutting tools & know-how (we're trading for his help.)
Thanks Steve!

The Tile Queen

2011-01-15T20:32:00.002-07:00

She planned & mapped it all out herself, and got it to the point where we needed cut tiles.

January 15th, 2011

2011-01-15T16:42:00.001-07:00

Here are the 3 Amigos. Cool kids.

2011-01-08T03:41:00.001-07:00

Mobile blogging?

Big Snow Day!-School Canceled December 21, 2010

2010-12-21T10:37:00.003-07:00

The Big One - 09.25.10

2010-09-25T18:28:00.002-06:00

Fishing at the Res. on a warm, sunny fall day. Very happy & proud fisherman!

Wanna Be Yucky? 9 Year Old's Billboard

2010-02-13T19:42:00.007-07:00

My 9 year old's school project for an anti-tobacco campaign. Kinda reminds me of Munch's The Scream (see below). (Well, now that I look at Edvard's work, not so much). Still, it does convey the word "yucky" with simple crayons.

Son Passes Hunter Education Exam 01.21.2010

2010-01-30T14:50:00.002-07:00

After 2 glorious weeks of learning about all kinds of weapons his dream of being certified to use his weapon as a hunter is finalized. I think we'll hunt some tin cans, if I have my choice. Good job sonny.

Hannah Flies in from Washington 01.03.10

2010-01-03T19:28:00.003-07:00

My niece Hannah arrived and had dinner with us after visiting family in Washington. She's on her way back to the University right now, here's a photo my excellent photographer (and wife) took just a bit ago. Click on the picture for a bigger version!

Boromir on 10.30.09

2009-11-04T07:48:00.007-07:00

Who is that guy? That was one cool sword. Real and very sharp!

Halloween Group at Work 10.30.09

2009-11-04T07:45:00.005-07:00

Here's the group of characters from Lord of the Rings—the Marketing Team at work. (I'm the guy on the far left-Boromir) Clicken on picturen for biggern view.

AdobeMAX in Los Angeles 10.05.09

2009-10-06T17:24:00.009-06:00

Lots of great information on Adobe software and how-to sessions. Like trying to drink from a fire hydrant. Here's a photo in the Nokia Theater of my co-worker/friend (Cameron) and me. We even had a chance to see some celebrities, like Mark Hamill (a.k.a. Luke Skywalker) who hosted the MAX awards and Sneek Peeks. Pretty cool and informative stuff.

FHE with Hannah and family 09.27.09

2009-09-27T22:07:00.005-06:00

We went and visited our niece/cousin Hannah. She is doing great! Here's a little video clip of the talented University student!

The Future Residence of Mom & Pop, September 6, 2009

2009-09-07T00:49:00.002-06:00

Mom & Dad are moving from the house that I grew up in since I was about 4 years old, the new house is in the picture below. It will be a good move for them, close to my brothers & town. I'll always have good memories of the old home in the country where I lived.

Hot Buttered Rum in Moses Lake on September 5th, 2009

2009-09-06T21:08:00.002-06:00

These guys are really cool, even though it rained a bit it was well worth a little bit of rain to hear some fantastic music. Click here for more information on their group.

Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech 2005

2009-08-28T23:59:00.000-06:00

Steve Jobs has fascinated the corporate world, as well as several others. He may not be perfect, but this is a pretty cool speech. I hope he lives to be 100 so I can see what new toys he has in store for the future--a selfish reason to wish him good health, I suppose.

Jared Hess is at it again...

2009-08-28T23:32:00.001-06:00

All I can say is look out, here comes another Jared Hess film! Click here for the official site.

The Mysterious “Save For Web” Color Shift

2009-08-19T14:08:00.007-06:00

Many thanks to Chris Schear for pointing out this information--I wanted to keep tabs on this useful article from the guys at Viget, so click here.

One of the Benefits of Sitting in Front of Cliff

2009-07-20T20:17:00.003-06:00

Cliff is a good artist. He sat behind us during church once and saw that my son was drawing cars. He whipped out a great little sketch of some cars (he's crazy about cars, by the way.) Here's his wife's blog.

The Ikea Firing Squad

2009-07-17T01:01:00.004-06:00

Okay, I know it's getting old seeing my mug on this blog. I need to start photographing our cats I guess. And yes, that's an authentic Ikea pencil in my mouth. I leave for Houston soon, and I'm getting nervous about this kitchen and my Ikea purchase tomorrow (well, today technically...gotta go to bed). Not to mention trying to get it all put together and installed over the weekend. Am I crazy?

Yesterday's Kitchen Work (July 13th, 2009)

2009-07-14T23:02:00.002-06:00

Well, after this video I was up until 1 in the morning--trying to lay down linoleum is like dipping yourself in a tub of glue and then wrestling with every tool and piece of linoleum until you finally detach a lot of arm hair and wonder who invented this maddening process. Needless to say the linoleum remnants had shrunk in the attic heat, which took some confusing minutes to figure out--so it ain't pretty, but it'll keep the water off the subfloor, and hopefully it will all be hidden by the base cabinets.

A Plumber I Am Not...Thankfully

2009-07-11T11:47:00.001-06:00

After a longer-than-expected plumbing project in the kitchen it's finally done...well, sorta...have some holes to patch and other miscellaneous things. (The plumbing is done, NOT the kitchen. Oh boy.)

HTML is ouch...

2009-07-06T00:45:00.000-06:00

Just trying to figure out the picture alignment options in my blog...hmmm.

If I Had a Hammer...I Did, I Did

2009-07-04T18:54:00.000-06:00

I'm going to feel this tomorrow. Time for food.

Demolition Day - July 4th, 2009

2009-07-04T11:44:00.000-06:00

It's a lot easier to destroy than to build.

Posting BIG Photos to Your Blog

2009-06-21T23:31:00.000-06:00

Here are some instructions that I need to keep at my fingertips, thanks to Rebekah Westover:

*Note by Stuart-To make this work you have to go into your blogger html settings and change your CSS "outer wrapper" to a width of 950px and your "main wrapper" to a width of 750px and your "sidebar-wrapper" to a width of 180px (this is true anyway for the Minima Blogger Template Style...and yes, it took a while of looking at the code for me to figure that beast out).

1- Resize your photos in photoshop to the EXACT size that you want them to appear on your blog. I have my vertical pictures set at 450 pixels wide, 72 dpi. Horizontal pictures are 700 pixels wide, 72 dpi.

Side note: I created a photoshop action to resize my pictures for me. I hit one button and it's done. Quick and easy!

2-Save your pictures to your computer and then go to PHOTOBUCKET .http://photobucket.com/ Upload your pictures to photobucket.

3-Go back to blogger. Start your new post. Click on the picture icon to upload your pics to blogger.

4-At this point you will be given two choices on where to upload your pictures from. Click "Add an image from the web."

5-Now go back to Photobucket and click on the SECOND link under the specific picture you want to upload to blogger. It says "direct link"

6-Copy and paste this link into the blogger photo upload box.

7-Click upload image

8-Now your pictures are in blogger but they still aren't big right?

9-Hit "Edit HTML" on the top of your blogger post. Go to the picture html coding that you want to make bigger. You will see the HTML coding that says "width 400 px"

10-Change the width to 450 px for your vertical pictures, or change it to 700 px for horizontal pictures.

Voila! You now have big pictures on your blog.

Happy Father's Day to All

2009-06-21T23:26:00.000-06:00

Hey Dad, hope you had a great father's day. Here's a picture to remember.

Girls Camp June 16, 2009

2009-06-21T23:15:00.000-06:00

Floated down the Green River for 5 miles and then we pulled out at Crystal Geyser, which has amazing mineral formations, very nice orange colors. This is one of my favorite Girls Camp pictures I took, besides the fact that it's one of my favorite girls at girls camp (I'm a bit biased, she happens to be my daughter).

Dylan's 1st Day in the MTC - Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

2009-05-05T23:05:00.001-06:00

I'll post more later, but here's a nice picture of the new Elder.

Snow Day April 16, 2009

2009-04-23T00:32:00.001-06:00

Our nice little home--from 65 degree weather to cold snowy weather (now it's warm again, but they say more snow's on the way.) A picture with my little Canon Elph. Not quite sure I'm sold on the camera, it's nice and compact, has a good form factor, but not as much control as my previous Canon. But hey, it's a camera that works, so I'm just glad for that. (It does take very decent video and audio recordings on my 8gb card though).

Dylan's Goin' To Oklahoma!!!

2009-02-21T00:24:00.000-07:00

Well Nephew, congratulations on your call to Tulsa, Oklahoma! Just couldn't help but think of this little clip with Steve Martin. You and Steve will enjoy the wide open spaces, I'm sure.

Happy Birthday to Jen

2009-02-10T18:43:00.000-07:00

An early morning breakfast birthday present for Jennifer.

Sonny's First Time Skiing

2009-02-01T23:33:00.001-07:00

First time skiing for my boy, we had a good time, once we found the bunny hill, that made it a lot easier for him to learn how to turn and slow down. My body hasn't skied for over 10 years...feeling it now. Ouch. (As always, click on photo if you want a bigger view)

I Have Some New Eyes...

2009-02-01T23:30:00.001-07:00

Okay, maybe they're a little goofy, I don't know--but hey I can see things with great detail in the distance and that's worth a little goofiness. And thanks Mickey for the cool sweatshirt!

The Life of a Beekeeper-My First Blurb Book

2008-12-12T23:20:00.001-07:00

I had all these great photos from my childhood and of my parents old photos (scanned by none other than the famous Hannah) and I wanted to put make them into a book, so a friend told me about blurb.com and I tried their $12.95 option with 40 pages. Pretty cool. Click here to see it on their site and even order a copy if you want. It's mostly for family history.

Family in August 2008

2008-11-06T22:42:00.001-07:00

The Brothers Five and the 50th anniversary of the parents. Click to see a bigger version.

Jedi Tweaked by Cameron

2008-11-05T21:05:00.001-07:00

A Jedi Knight I Have Been...for a Day

2008-11-05T20:43:00.001-07:00

So, Halloween allows me to be all sorts of things. This year I was assigned to be a Jedi Knight. I quite enjoyed it.

Captain Moroni and Son-October 4, 2008

2008-10-04T20:52:00.001-06:00

This is one of the last photos my camera took (of my son) after we went to General Conference for the first time. The camera met it's end as we were walking down the slate steps in the rain. I guess that's what I get for bringing a camera with me, when the ticket states, "Patrons may not bring cameras or audio or video recording devices into performance halls. Photographs are not permitted during the event." Well, I didn't take any photos during the event but as we were exiting I snapped a couple rather expensive last photos, as shown here (that is, if I buy another camera ever). My wife is sure I'm a complete nut job. Probably right.

Uncle Don, Cousin Steve & The Rest

2008-08-20T22:55:00.000-06:00

Right before we hit the road, my very humorous Uncle Don & his boy Steve showed up.

A Visit with Family

2008-08-20T07:55:00.000-06:00

Here we are at Mom & Dad's House

my wife is not the only wedding photographer!

2008-07-26T22:37:00.001-06:00

Mom & Dad Fly in for a Visit 04.15.08

2008-04-27T10:21:00.000-06:00

Here Mom & Dad are shortly before I drove them to the airport to fly back home. I figured I should do a nice portrait of them, I'll have to send the file to Walmarts around the nation for my bro's to have a copy.

Also, here's a little video clip of our lunch stop on the way to the airport.

Perty in Pink (Thanks Grandma!)

2008-02-09T08:17:00.000-07:00

She's tickled pink to have a girly girl coat with princesses on it, especially with the weather we've had this winter. Thanks mom and dad!

Pinewood Derby 1st Place Winner!

2008-02-09T08:10:00.000-07:00

I don't know how we managed to pull off a winning car, but it sure beats the tears from the last time when our car came in last every time. Here's the happy racer with his custom army camo' paint job (yes, he likes everything military and has the clothes to match).

My Daughter's Friends

2008-01-06T10:34:00.000-07:00

Here's a very accurate depiction of my daughter's best friends (or at least the ones that are girls). I thought they were pretty cool drawings--wish I could draw like that.

Happy Halloween 10.31.2007

2007-11-01T07:59:00.000-06:00

A few fangs, a pointy hat, and a whole bunch o' candy!

Blaaaaaaaaaaaaack?

2007-10-24T22:21:00.000-06:00

Well, I guess it'll do for Halloween. One tough little witch, and yes the hair dye is permanent. Yikes.

Snow in September 09.29.2007

2007-09-30T21:53:00.000-06:00

Making snowmen in September! This little girl was very upset today when the sun came out and her snowman disappeared...she had dressed him, "to keep him warm" but he still melted...hmmm. I told her there will be more snow. Not sure that was comforting, but we'll have to wait for the next bit o' snow.

First Day O' School

2007-08-21T23:25:00.000-06:00

Well, the temperature has finally dropped a few degrees and it's that great back-to-school time of year. They keep growing as the hair on my head keeps diminishing. (As always, click on the photo if you want a bigger version to save, ye grandparents and family).

Road eez ee oh-I-ate-way-too-much Grill

2007-08-17T07:21:00.000-06:00

I guess if you're on the Atkins diet this is the place for you! (and if you happen to like to eat a lot of tasty meat...mmm...was very good). Happy birthday brother. It's a good thing there were McDonald's on the way home:]

I Kea, Do You?

2007-08-16T23:01:00.000-06:00

Yes, the great Swedish chef of furniture and home décor. I bought a pretty cool desk lamp for a bargain price of $3.99. Later in the week, when I went to find a light bulb at several stores I discovered a)Light bulbs in Sweden must be unique compared to the typical ones here b)The bulb will cost almost 2x what the desk lamp cost me. But hey, it's still a cool lamp. I just don't have a bulb in it.

Stuart and a Stetson on July 21, 2007

2007-07-21T20:54:00.000-06:00

What else should I have a blog for except narcissism? Here I am at the Pioneer Breakfast Celebration eating some great vittles that were prepared by our Sherrif. I had a major headache after wearing that hat all morning, I have a big head (thus the narcissistic behavior).

Independence Day...Let Them Eat Cake

2007-07-05T23:14:00.000-06:00

It was a hot, sunny 4th of July. But the sun finally stopped baking us and my daughter baked a 3 layer cake with a flag on the top layer (actually, she baked it early in the day, but the photo was taken when the sun was finally cooling off). Good job on the cake, and a happy 4th to all! (If you click on any of the blog images you can see them LARGE and download them if you'd like).

Texas Ten Year Old

2007-06-26T09:57:00.000-06:00

Here's the Birthday Boy on Sunday and Becca by the neighbor's mailbox (that's what happens to metal in this weather!)

Happy Father's Day!

2007-06-17T20:49:00.000-06:00

Happy Father's Day to all Dads, especially mine! Here I am with my father's day gift (to myself). Purchased with lotsa gift cards/credit points and a small amount of cash. I look goofy in pictures. It comes naturally.

Camping June 8th-9th with the Ward

2007-06-10T23:20:00.000-06:00

Well, it was beautiful up there at least. We froze our toes off during the night and one of the 2 year old twins of the Bishop had a rough time & had to go home about 2 or 3 am with her mom, poor little girl. Here I am with my tent, nothing like sleeping in the parking lot (just kidding). I dragged it out to let it dry out in the sunlight. Strange to be this cold in June. But, we did have some very HOT chocolate.

When Pigs Fly...Past My Window

2007-06-08T12:29:00.000-06:00

The great week here when pigs really do fly! Photo of one right from my bedroom window.

Snow on June 7th, 2007

2007-06-07T08:18:00.000-06:00

The weather's been cold for this time of year, while it's rained a whole lot down here in the valleys, up on the hilltops there be snow. The pictures from my front lawn give you an idea of what it's like right now (8:00 am, June 7th). I'm in charge of a ward campout that starts tomorrow, up in the nearby mountains. Sledding maybe?

Harland Jones Soon to Be 90!

2007-05-22T08:14:00.000-06:00

Here's a great invitation designed by none other than the famous graphic designer/illustrator Albert Hanner!

My Own Private Idaho

2007-05-21T22:33:00.000-06:00

Visited my relatives in Idaho on 05.19.2007-05.20.2007. Mom & Dad were there visiting too, so it was a nice visit. Beautiful Snake River is visible behind them, a great view from my aunt & uncle's back yard. A short trip and lots of driving, but great to see family.

My son runs on rocket fuel

2007-05-18T20:51:00.000-06:00

Yes, my son runs on rocket fuel, as you can see from this photo I snapped of him. He isn't normally quite so blond, but he wanted to be a blondish fiend, and so here you have him! On this anniversary of the amazing experience of Mount Saint Helens (yes, I experienced the ash and wonder of the sky turning pitch black in the middle of the day) my son is similar to the power of a rapidly moving mountain.