Chris Hobson died

Sherlene Christensen Hobson 1935 - 2012 The light of our world dimmed on May 7, 2012 with the passing of our precious wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Sherlene Christensen Hobson died of complications from Melanoma. Chris was born July 18, 1935 to Raymond Earl Christensen and Harriet Susannah "Susie" Bullock in Marion, Utah. She spent her happy youth in American Fork. She married Richard Warren "Hob" Hobson, on March 4, 1955. They have been sweethearts and best friends for the past 57 years. They are the parents of three children. In 2004, they served in the New York, Rochester Mission and were currently serving as hosts in the Salt Lake Temple. Chris was a highly respected real estate agent and cherished the relationships she developed with her clients and colleagues during her 25 year career. Chris' grace, charm, sparkle, optimistic attitude, integrity, and winning smile were her trademarks. Her defining passions were her unwavering and complete love for her family, friends, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. She loved deeply and IS deeply loved in return. Words cannot express how much we will miss her. Chris is survived by her husband, Hob, and children, Paula (Bob) Bezzant, Blake (Diane Nelson) Hobson, Mona (Dan) Debenham, 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and brother, Earl Christensen (Gerry). Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Wilford Stake Center 1765 E. Gregson Ave (3080 S.). A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary 3401 S. Highland Dr. from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and from 10:00 AM at the Wilford Stake Center prior to the funeral.

Diane Lawrence died

This is a cousin who died H. Diane Lawrence "Maudie" Helen Diane Lawrence passed away May 7, 2012. She was born March 28, 1953 to Don and Helen Heath Lawrence. Survived by her 3 children, Laurie, Shannon, Brian and their spouses; 5 grandchildren, Alexandria, Leonardo, Tyson, Mariah and Chloe; as well as 6 brothers and a sister. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at the Taylorsville Cemetery, 4500 South Redwood Road. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home.

2012-04 Hip Surgery

April 2012 was the month of the hip. Paula had replacement surgery on April 2 and spent the month trying to recuperate. The first few weeks were miserable and evidence that there is a conspiracy among those who've had the surgery to dupe candidates into thinking that this is easy. The next few weeks have been trying to manage pain and expectations. Paula can walk without a walker or crutches, drive, get around to support grandchildren, but she's a long way from being able to leap a short building with a running jump. In fact, jumping at all seems out of the question.

2012-03-26 Eat More Chocolate, Weigh Less?

This is news I like.

People Who Frequently Eat Chocolate May Weigh Less
By Brenda Goodman, MA
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD

March 26, 2012 -- People who are trying to lose weight may not need to bar chocolate from their diets.

A new government-funded study of nearly 1,000 healthy adults shows that people who frequently eat chocolate actually weigh less than those who say they eat it less frequently.

Study researchers say that people who reported eating chocolate five times a week had a body mass index (BMI) about one point less, on average, than people who said they ate chocolate less frequently. For a woman who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, one BMI point equals about five pounds.

That’s despite the fact that frequent chocolate eaters also reported eating more total calories and more saturated fat than people who ate chocolate less often.

Researchers say that may mean that the calories in chocolate are being offset by other ingredients that boost metabolism.

“With modest amounts of chocolate, they may have the effect of being free calories or even better than free -- at least, the associations look that way,” says Beatrice A. Golomb, MD, PhD, an associate professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego.

The study is published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

2012-03-20 Anders Pierce Heath

Anders will have his hands full with three older sisters. They like to touch his face and try to stick his binky in his mouth. Justin, Brian and I had only two older sisters, and it was a big struggle for us against the tyranny of sisters. Big brothers may also be a problem - ask Abby.

2012-03-14 at Venice Beach

We took a break from our 'baby watch' with Natalie to ride bikes from Santa Monica pier to Venice Beach. Paula took a break to call Cleo Cohen in Hawaii while she enjoyed some relaxation resting on the sand. The tracks in the sand look like a truck ran her over.

2012-03-14 Buying gas in California

I bought gas in Thousand Oaks this morning and nearly reached the magical $100 for a tankful. While gas doesn't represent a large part of our discretionary spending, this is still alarming.