Kansas City Temple after doing BaptismsJames and Ammon in the Truman Library/MuseumAnthony and Truman’s post-presidency carsJames and Sam posingAmmon at LegolandAmmon posing with Lego “mini-figs”Ammon and a wizard “mini-fig”Ammon building a race carMore buildingAmmon and a giant Lego footballBoys (and Dad) at the WWI MuseumWWI cannonAnother cannonMachine gunAnother machine gunTrench mortarTank (armament photos courtesy of Anthony)Lunch/dinner at local Mongolian Grill-type restaurantAnthony takes a selfie with Jacob in the background along with our rental cars and Pres. Truman’s home in Independence, Missouri – We stayed at an AirBnB across the street that was the post for Truman’s Secret Service detail in the 60s and 70sFar West, Missouri Temple SiteScenes from Adam-Ondi-AhmanAdam-Ondi-Ahman valley overlookThe family at Adam-Ondi-AhmanAmmon and Jacob get cozy at the hotel in Hannibal, MOSam and Jacob in the Mark Twain cafeSam, Dad, and JacobMom, Ammon, Ben, Anthony and JamesMississippi river boat tourDad and JacobBen and JamesJacob, Sam and Anthony catch some rays (and Zzzs)Ben, the ‘ol man of the river“Are we there yet?”Jacob’s bed in the kitchen of the old Nauvoo home we stayed inTouring the Browning gunsmithing homeAppreciating the Browning gunsMore gunsBrowning machine gunAmmon’s ready to rollGunsmith shopLearning how they made the barrelsHow they added the riflingInscription on one of Browning’s riflesEarly shotgunsAmmon approvedGuns + boys = smilesOne of the restored homes in old NauvooIn the wheelwright’s shop, showing how a wagon wheel was assembled and weatheredMonument to Sarah Leavitt on the “Trail of Hope” leading from town to the riverVisiting Carthage JailIn the jailer’s bedroom where Joseph et al were their last nightAnthony checks out the the original door and bullet hole through which the bullet that killed Hyrum Smith was fired Looking out the window Joseph Smith fell to his deathStanding below the upper windowPeriod “record player”Period pianoHorses that pull the visitor tour wagon around part of old NauvooMore horsesMore horsesAmmon poses at the Kansas City Federal Reserve Money MuseumSam curls some actual goldOld US coins on displayGold dollars in various denominationsBen talks to the pilot after our flight back to SLC
Ben takes a flightAnthony chops his hairAmmon leads the cub scouts in opening ceremoniesSam performs with the Jazz Band (middle trombonist) – 3/2/2022Pumpkin poses for a picture – 3/2/2022E (Julles dog) poses – 3/2/2022Sam working on his truck – 3/9/2022James showing off his Christmas shirt – 3/24/2022Ammon (throwing in the ball) at soccer practice – 3/25/2022Jacob and James eating at a Korean restaurant – 3/25/2022Cat vs. Dog standoff – 3/26/2022Ammon at swim lessons
Visiting a local flight schoolChecking out the flight simulatorsLooking at the school’s planesBen’s “Official Visit” to Pacific UniversityWelcome on the big boardLearning more about the school and football programMore informationPosing with the coachesTaking pictures in uniformSuited upand ready to playVisit with Suzy Morrison – long-time co-worker with David at GuckenheimerLaReita and sister Lynette meet up at the airport as Dad and Ben head homeLaReita, cousin Sharon, Aunt Elaine and Lynette spend some time together
Ben featured in local magazineAmmon at Cub ScoutsSuperbowl Sunday Spread – 2/13/2022Ben wrestling 2/16/2022More wrestlingBeautiful mom – 2/18/2022Mom, Ammon, Grandma Grace, and Ammon attend a Utah Valley Symphony performance – 2/18/2022Ben recovering from wisdom teeth surgery – nice ice packs (courtesy of Julles) – 2/21/2022A path through the snow to the chickens – 2/24/2002
Jacob, Sam, Birthday Boy Ben, Dad, AmmonBlow em out!Space Force shirtConcordia College Football OfferPacific University Football OfferBen (in center – with flight jacket on) with pre-school class
Ben was invited to tour Concordia College in Moorhead, MN (next to Fargo, ND). Mom, Dad and Ben flew to Fargo Sunday morning on the 16th and stayed overnight to meet the football coaches and tour the campus.
Ben posing outside the main gym – wouldn’t look at the camera – trying to look dumb.With head coach Terry HoranWith defensive coachesTouring the campus with Dad and MomTrying on a Concordia jersey with his high school number (and wearing his HS hoodie).Dressed out and ready to goPosing with the big “C” in the locker roomTalking with a business professor
Dad and James (12/2/2021)Jacob – nice hair (12/3/2021)The family gathers for Grandma Grace’s 91st birthday (12/5/2021 – her birthday is on the 7th)Ben helps to bring home the family tree (12/6/2021)Mom helps out at Ammon’s school (12/7/2021)Sam’s Christmas concert (12/8/2021)Mom and Dad on Dad’s birthday at Zuppas (12/9/2021)Celebrating Dad’s birthday at Tucanos – Anthony, Ben, Stewart, Sam, Jacob, June, Julles, AmmonGrace, James, Dave, Lynette, Kris, LaMont, David, LaReita (12/11/2021)Jacob at Walmart in the Lego isle – a bit short this yearMom and Dad catch a movie during their anniversary trip/stay in SLC (12/27/2021)Anthony gets his wisdom teeth removed (12/29/2021)Pumpkin enjoying a warm body in Ben (12/29/2021)Big snow (12/31/2021)Ben wrestling tournament waiting his turn (12/31/2021)Guys waiting for their match – Ben on far/top end