Chase is Back

Yes. Amazing as it is, it has been two years. Yesterday our son, Chase Theodore Guymon, returned from his service as a missionary in the Arizona Tempe Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By all accounts he was a great missionary and did the family really proud. We certainly feel blessed by his service and are happy to have him home. Well, enough of that. Below is a little slide show of his arrival at O'Hare International Airport and the reunion with his family.

Happy 55th Old Man

What a Week! April 3rd was Paul's 55th birthday. This week was full of celebration and fun. On Monday, the 31st Paul and Warren went to the Cubs opener at Wrigley Field (see previous post). Then on the 3rd Cindy and Paul enjoyed a nice dinner at Crystal Lake Ribs. On Friday the 4th it was out to eat at Outback Steakhouse with our home teacher and his wife. And then today (the 6th) it was the family party. Below are some of the pictures from today's festivities. It was a great day and wonderful to have the family over.

You've Got to Have a Present



Or Two



Some Pie and Cake



And a moment of silence for the old guy



Anyway, it was a great day and a terrific week. Thanks to all!

Opening Day 2008

WOW! There really is nothing quite like Opening Day at Wrigley Field in Chicago. What an experience! We felt cold, warm, frustrated, and exhilirated. I went with my son Warren, and friends Steve and Matt. We had great seats a little behind third base and under the upper deck so we were out of the rain. The game's start was delayed by about 35 minutes or so due to rain and there was a 47 minute rain delay in the bottom of the third inning, but they got it in and by the time it was over the temperature was 60 degrees (It was about 42 degrees when the game started). The Cubbies honored Cub great Ernie Banks at the beginning of the game, which was very appropriate. Here are a few pictures of the days events.

Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks



The Other Mr. Cub, Yours Truly



Warren and Paul at Wrigley



Cleaning Up after the Rain



Steve and Matt waiting for the game to begin



Well, the Cubs lost to Milwaukee 4-3 in 10 innings, but that is okay, I had a great time anyway. Baseball is back and all is right with the world.