2009-07-31 Abby and Hannah have a fashion photo shoot

Abby called a few weeks ago to ask if I could take pictures of her and her friend Hannah. After the photo shoot we made a slide show with music. They were thrilled.

Katie Ford's Obituary

Katharine Rose Ford 1979 ~ 2009 Katharine Rose Ford passed from this life into her Heavenly Father's arms on July 23, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.Katie was born November 5, 1979 in Richland, Washington, youngest of the nine children of Rodney and Marcia Ford. Soon thereafter the family moved to Utah, where Katie lived the rest of her life. Katie was a beautiful and brilliant child. Her sparkling personality made her a joy to be around. She loved music and performing, and her keen mind eagerly drank in what the world had to teach her. At age 13 she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and her life took a different path than the one she'd expected. Although her physical difficulties grew with each passing year, her spirit remained beautiful and pure. Toward the end of her life, her humble acceptance of the Lord's will for her was an inspiration to all that knew her. Katie was exceptionally compassionate and loving to friends, family, and strangers alike. She loved everyone. She had an unwavering knowledge of Jesus Christ's love for her. Katie is survived by her parents, grandmother Verla Zesiger, siblings Margot Hovley (Art), Cheryl Ann Jensen (Ray), Shauna Christensen (Cory), Michael Ford (Melissa) Janis Reeves (Brad), Brian Ford (Rachel), and Carol Lee (Gilbert). She was preceded in death by grandparents Hugh and Rosalia Ford, Lloyd Zesiger, and brother Rodney John Ford. Funeral services will be held at the Bountiful 54th Ward, 540 N. 1200 E., Friday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit Thursday evening at Russon Brothers Funeral Home, 295 North Main in Bountiful, from 6-8:00 p.m., or one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com The family suggests donations to the LDS Missionary or Perpetual Education funds in lieu of flowers, and wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to all the many people who have served and loved Katie throughout her life.

1950 Tom turns one

I was cute 60 years ago. But look what's happened since.

2009-07-16 Shakespeare festival

We enjoyed 5 plays at the festival - Secret Garden/ Private Lives/ As You Like It/ Henry V/ Foxfire. We stayed at the Big Yellow Inn, a bed and breakfast. The photo is our entourage of Youngs, Joneses, Oldhams and ourselves.

2009-07-24 Climbing Mt Olympus

Jack and I climbed Mt Olympus. We started at about 6:40 am and took 6 and a half hours to go up and down. Jack is a great sport and wonderful conversationalist. 'What is the third most favorite part of the hike, Grandpa?' This is a standard conversation starter for Jack to ask.

2009-07-20 In San Diego to raise money

We're hoping that some venture capital group might give us $20 million