pictures of Ian

Hi I just wanted to post these because they were cute and I have them and I don't know if Joe and Kati do. So here you go.

Barnson

Yesterday your mom and I went to Manti where the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers were honoring Four People both from Denmark. Your Grandfather, Christen Peter Barnson and his wife who was an Anderson came fron Demark in about 1843.
There was also another Anderson that came on the ship with them. Christen and Grandma Anderson were married by the ships captain when they left England. She was not expected to live as she was sick but did survive and lived for many years. Brigham Yound sent then to Spring City and then on to Manti where they lived the rest of their lives. He helped build the Manti Temple, City Hall and the Manti Tabernacle. He was a stone cutter. We had a great day with Ray and Kathey Barnson. I will post your grandmothers account of all of this when I get it in a few days. It is really interesting.

My own blog

If anyone's interested in reading my thoughts on various topics you can check out my blog that I just started. It will be a little deeper than the stuff I post here on the family blog. It's at http://shaneinaf.blogspot.com.

Toodles!

Quiz info...

I just thought some people would like to know what I read from a Nibley book a long time ago and has come up recently in my classes...He claimed that Isabel was another way to transliterate the name of a Phoenician (Canaanite) Fertility goddess or cult. I don't have any other sources, though he is likely, in my opinion, tracing the word belle back from French to Phoenician or Syriac "Bel" (or Baal), which denoted Lord or Master, and was not the name of any specific god, much like LORD in the KJV. Belle would tie back to a femine title, and refer to possibly Astarte or more probably Anath--but I don't have a working knowledge of 36 languages so I cannot give the details.
The point is--remember when Alma talks to Corianton and he rebukes him for following after the harlot Isabel? Well, she led away the hearts of many, and then Alma starts talking about denying the Holy Ghost. Nibley points out the possibility that this was a Canaanite cult that was revived by some of the less righteous people among the Nephites, and that Coriantumr was doing more than committing sexual sins, but also possibly mixing or fusing or abandoning the religion he was supposed to be preaching.
We've been talking about the Phoenicians lately and I just think that that is pretty cool, and while It does not offer salvation, it is yet another probable connection of Near Eastern society and culture about which Joseph Smith had no knowledge and also perhaps gives a greater insight into Book of Mormon society--acting just like the Israelites back home, and also into the troubles Corianton may have gotten into.
Thank you for reading my post this day.
Go Cavemen.
Go Cougars.

Hi we were just seeing if this would work. If it does it this will ensure many more videos for your future viewing pleasure. Just think of the possibilities!!

This movie looks good - and rated PG.

Something to think about . . .

From the near death experience of Sarah Menet, published under the title There is no Death. She's not a prophet, but she did learn this interesting thing from her time on the "other side:"

"Without exception, all of those living upon the earth at the present time kenw and loved each other before being born. We don't remember this because shortly after we are born, a block is put on a part of our "spiritual DNA" [the veil] to prevent us from remembering our lives before coming to earth. However, every once in a while some small memory will leak through the block, and we will have a vague recognition of people or places. That is why many of us may have at some time in our lives met someone that we immediately "clicked" with, someone that we felt we had known "forever." Indeed it may be so."

"This reality is one of the reasons I feel so sad when I read about the terrible killings and wars, especially between the Arabs and the Jews. But it is the same for anyone else. They, in their forgetful ignorance, could quite possibly be killing their friends, people they dearly loved before comeing to this life."

Concentration Camps For American Citizens

Concentration Camps For American Citizens

John Pilger - The New rulers of The World

John Pilger - The New rulers of The World

- Google Video

Interestinglet me know what you think- Google Video

Our Quarterly Update

Hello everyone. Just thought I'd try to post some pictures of our cute son for all to see. And a special one of mom. You're welcome.

Nothin much is new in the Johnson household (that's Kirk and Christy for all those that forget). Kirk was asked to teach an 8th period so he has no prep. period. He's also coaching soccer so that's fun for him. Their record is 2-2. He just likes the power trip. But he has to be careful because they're girls and prone to spontaneous crying. And we are somewhat close to sheetrocking our basement. Yea!

Christy is boring.

Porter can go up and down stairs and is pretty much awsome in everything. He did his first wave two days ago and can give five. And he knows one or two other fun and exciting things. Right now he's crying 'cause its Sunday and bedtime and that's just how it is.

We enjoyed the BYU game yesterday. Thanks to all who came to our humble abode.

Just so people know- we are here for Thanksgiving and will most likely go to moms with Jeff and Kristen and the boys.

Kirk says hi.

Planets Realign...

The universe just feels better today. BYU looked better, Ian was well-behaved, Kati fixed the internet for me, and I had a great dinner this evening. I hope that everyone else is as content and happy this weekend. By the way, the weekly update on AFHS football--559 yds. rushing vs. Timpanogos. 2nd highest in Utah High School history. 62-48 (we still gave up 450 yds passing and some points).

Bonus picture of cute Bryar

Hi everyone just saying hi. Shane pretty much told you what we have been doing in the wonderful state of Texas. Babysitting!! But we are done with that and are having lots of fun. Not really doing anything but it is nice to have the company. Here is a picture of us making dinner tonight (ok Shane making dinner). I am the camera man and the cheese grater. But Bryar was feeling left out on the floor so she is up joining us om the sink so she won't fall off the counter.

This would be a cool trick!

by the way...What is the whole plan for thanksgiving, anyway?

Waning Interest my Eye

I just don't think anyone wants to talk too much about too little. We all have stuff going on, and we will get used to sharing it with everyone.

Anyway--we dropped 5 touchdowns on the 3rd ranked team in the country in a 50-32 schalacking we received at the hands of Mater Dei High School.

Other than that, I have finally just ditched the level 1 on the razor and gone to the skin. Kati doesn't like it.

I due no how two spel video

I also read every day, I just don't write because shane does it for me. more vidoes please

Not losing interest.

I don't think we're losing interest. Kim and I check the blog every day, but there hasn't been too much to post. I could post all day long, but I don't want to put so much on here that people get tired of reading or watching videos.

Having said that, I'm having a fun time here in Texas, and I have to say that the San Antonio temple is really cool despite being so small. We went to the church cannery on Saturday so Kim could get some food storage, and we stopped at the temple on the way home.

Everyone should post little updates even if they're small like the above post.

Hugs,
Shane

Thanksgiving

Obviously, there is a waning interest in this blog and no one has anything new to say. That pretty much sums up the Atwoods. Anyway, we are probably coming down for Kim's stay in Utah on one weekend, and also for Thanksgiving. We have no prior engagements, and will come cook (or help cook) dinner that day for everyone that is there, and were just wondering who would be there. Let me know where you will be on Thanksgiving will ya? Also, not only the day, if you will be gone, but the whole weekend. Then we can begin making our plans. That is just if you know. Thanks.

BYU Football

I can't believe it is Wednesday and no one has posted a comment about the UCLA game. My thoughts: As much "speed and athleticism" as the announcers said UCLA had, BYU definitely outplayed them in the second half, and probably overall in the game as a whole. Stupid mistakes, turnovers, and poor referees doomed our slow unathletic players. BYU made enough mistakes that they can only blame themselves for the loss, but if UCLA is a top 10 team, then BYU has the ability to play with at least that level of talent, and it was even in LA. Anyway, those are my thoughts.

Will people believe if a prophet says so?

New York

New York

We had a great time in New York. Shane about killed with all the walking and climbing ob subway stairs. Being there is like being in a giant ant farm. All those people in such a small space. The food was great, especially the galato. It was the most amazing ice cream type item I have ever eaten. I want to put a shop here. I have got to get ready to go to church so I will tell more later

Kenner Baptisim

We all had a great day at Kenners baptism.

Update

Hey Everyone!

So I'm here in American Fork at Mom and Dad's house after eight months in New York. Needless to say it's a little less exciting here, but it's nice to be closer to family. I'll be flying to Texas this Thursday to see Kim, and I'm not really sure what the next adventure in life will be, but hopefully I'll make it up to see Jeff, Kristen, Doug and Tonia before too long - especially given the photo of Jeff's palatial digs (see below).

Anyway, hope everyone's doing well.

Hugs . . .

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday to Me
Happy Birthday to Me
Happy Birthday dear Kim
Happy Birthday to Me

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Brithday dear Doug
Happy Birthday to You

Sweet House!

You may be jealous of my pad, so I thought I'd rub it in a little.

Emily after Moose Tracks ice cream

At least you will never see me post a picture of myself up here. My kids and wife I can exploit. Notice the lazy safety precautions? Car seats can be a pain sometimes.

Good thing we have no police in the family-but who said the car was moving?

Joe may be on TV

Hey everyone I just called to tell you that Joe is going to be on CBS. They are doing some special with Kati Kerr (sp-i don't remember if this is the real name but I know it is cbs). Any segment where they have blackhawks it will be Joe flying. He was the lead helicopter and the film crew was in the second one filming him. Just letting you know just in case you would like to see it. I can't say when it will be on but, he just said in the next couple days it will be on and he doesn't know time either. So good luck. As for the rest of his life it sounds like it is going pretty well. He is flying a lot and keeping busy which is good. I wish I could keep as busy.

Check this out!!

These are the people to whom we don't compare our children.

Thought I'd throw this on here too, from my Europe trip. This coin was made during the reign of Alexander the Great in Turkey. (c. 325 B.C.)

Kati and I are having a very international food day. We had crepes for breakfast, falafel for lunch, and will be going to a luau for dinner at thanksgiving point. Happy Labor Day everyone.

(Between meals and snacks I will be on a beverage only fast until BYU gets into the Top 25. Anyone want to join me? Together we can make a difference!)

Go BYU!

Kirks family is having a family b-day celebration for his grandpa who has turned 90 years old. I guess that's a good reason for missing the BYU game. But only just. Of course they will win. Hope everyone enjoys the game.

So, I had a high school player pick a fight with me in the game yesterday because I was pulling him off the field during undue celebrations. I have made "intensity mistakes" before, but this was not one of them. We have some loose cannons and discipline problems we need to take care of. 5 personal foul penalties.

Cavemen 13
East 24

(had some controversial calls. could have won it, deserved to be slaughtered.)