Clifford - My New Enemy

Morgan is becoming accustomed to what TV programs are on at what times of the day. It just happens that Clifford comes on a 7 am each weekday. Most of the time I am up and its not that big of a deal, but there are a few days I can sleep until 7:30 or 8:00. She does the same routine of waking up and fussing a bit until we give her a bottle. But no sooner than she has the bottle in her mouth, she has the remote in her hand and asking "Please" and pointing to the TV. I guess that we perhaps brought it on ourself one day as we turned it on to give her something to do while we were getting ready. Alas, out child is becoming addicted to the Big Red Dog.


I used to have a great love for Clifford myself, but I now I see him as my sworn enemy.

From Ben's Wedding to Guitar Hero

I have been poor at best at keeping this thing updated, so much so that Kim started her own blog, http://inthelifeofthesuchers.blogpsot.com

Having said all that, I have been very busy the last while. In addition to buying a business, trying to keep my wife and child happy and studying for my licensing exams, I did manage to find a few minutes to slide over to Utah for my college roommate, Ben Johnson's wedding.

It was a great day weather wise to get married. Logistics wise, it was a bit more difficult. President Hinckley's funeral was the same time and got over right before Ben and Steph's sealing. Needless to say, it was difficult to find a place to park downtown. It all worked out and the wedding went off without a hitch. It was a great experience to be there. Finally, after April, all of that apartment will be married. That is Aaron Meacham, Nate Watson and Ben Johnson. Crazy that I took care of business four years ago and these jokers all decided to get married within six weeks of each other. Honestly I am glad and exited for them all and very proud they all married in the Temple.


Nate, Ben and Me

As Valentines Day approached, Kim and I decided we would get each other "Guitar Hero" as our gift to one another. Yeah, I know most people who will read this will say that I pushed for that, however, Kim was just as much a part of that purchase as I was.


Kim made a great meal on Valentines Day. I got home and she had shrimp and king crab prepared. Having served in Alaska, I gained quite a taste for king crab and it is one of my favorite things to eat. As our meal progressed, Morgan decided she would like to partake of the goodness of king crab. She is not shy about taking food or anything from another individual, so as I turned my head, she swiped one of the legs on my plate. Oddly enough, she also has quite a taste for succulent king crab.

It turned out to be a great Valentines Day.

Who Will You Vote For?

With all the hype going around about the Presidential races, I found this video to say volumes about certain Presidential candidates. I actually take my politics rather seriously, but this definately lightened the mood on all the drama as of late.

Happy 2008

It's crazy to think that 2008 is upon us. Nothing like ringing in the New Year with three bowl games. Kim has certainly had her fill with football for 2008. Thank goodness for her, it is winding down. (Only 49 days until pitchers and catchers report to spring training :))

We are loving the Denver area, except when the freeway gets shut down for an entire day because of avalanche danger. Two of my employees weren't able to get to two of our towns to perform operations due to the closure. Oh well, I'm sure those who were stuck at the ski resorts somehow made due with the extra time they found on the slopes.

We had Kim's family in town for Christmas. Thank goodness Benson, her brother, has a home large enough to accommodate. We had a good time as I did my usual working of the in laws on the XBox. Benson's home has a stage built into the basement and the rendition of The Christmas Story aka Luke II was quite comical. We made it through about 15 versus before Morgan made it to the stage and started to scream, which started the onslaught of . At this point, all the kids involved were screaming or trying to talk louder to ensure all could here them speak. All in all, a good time was had.

What a Weekend

Kim is such a doll. I am not sure if she knew what I was when she picked me up, but she let me watch 3 ball games yesterday. We started off with the BYU-Utah game. I am not sure if my old ticker can handle these last minute theatrics BYU seems to provide, but as long as a win is procured, all is well.

Then it was on to the Picture in Picture game of Missouri vs. Kansas for the chance to play in the Big 12 Championship Game. Anyone who grew up in Missouri in the late 80's and through the 90's know how awful Mizzou was in football. They were the bottom feeders of the Big 8 and then the Big 12. I was very excited to see them pull out a victory.

The other game on was the BYU basketball game versus #1 ranked North Carolina. What a game it turned out to be. BYU played strong almost the entire game and it took everything North Carolina had (granted their point guard was out) to preserve the win. I am excited to see how the season turns out.

All in all, I am sure it was a long day for Kim. But she is a trooper and I couldn't have asked for a better spouse. Now it's on to the Drew Barrymore movie pack she bought (Never Been Kissed, Ever After and Fever Pitch) I guess nothing comes for free :)

All Is Well In Denver

To all our faithful readers, we are officially in Denver. What a great city so far. Kim has been able to navigate her way around thanks to the Garmin Street Pilot c330. What a marvelous invention the navigation systems are. Kim has been a real champ to help this move take place. She packed our entire house in Utah and then basically unpacked our apartment in Denver. What a saint.

I have been living out of a suit case for the last month, going back and forth between Orem and Denver. I did learn quickly how the fans of Denver show their fairweather colors. We got here just in time for the World Series. The Rockies averaged just over 24,000 fans a game during the regular season, but managed to sell out all the playoff games, almost double the attendance. I guess it is fair to say that no fans compare to those from the 'Lou.
As for work, my brother in law, Benson, and I purchased a water consulting business. We have 13 employees and we service the greater Denver area and their water needs. When I say water needs, think deep into your soul and perhaps look deep into your toilet and there you will find a portion of what we do. Thank goodness that is only a portion, as we also work with drinking water, helping municipalities organize and create their water systems, sell hot tub UV lamps, Re-ionators as well as many other products. In addition, we sell chemicals to the local municipalities and general public. There is a lot of potential to grow the company and I very excited to have this opportunity.

Morgan had her first birthday on October 13. She got more than any other one year old that I can remember. She was very thankful to all for the gifts she got. It appeared the hit of the evening was the piano uncle Stew provided to her. Nothing like having a noise making object in your home. I have a set of drums on order for when Stew has his first child.

Morgan wanted a baby doll really bad.

Kim helping Morgan blow out the candles.

Morgan hasn't learned the intricacies of using silverware yet.

Realizing she has forgotten her manners.

The Aftermath

Well I hope to be more diligent in putting posts up and keeping those diligent readers of the Sucher blog up to date on the happenings.

BYU Football is near...

My dear friend Logan Roberts has posted a countdown to BYU football on his blog, so I will refer you there if you have the itch to see the hours to kickoff. I am however, just as excited to have BYU football once again in my life. From the sounds of things on the local sports talk radio, the Cougars are looking sharp in practice. I am a bit nervous about Max Hall, as he is a bundle of high energy and sometimes tries to zip the ball into double and triple coverages.
Depending on where we will be during football season, I am expecting to be at 9 games this year, once again pending where our residence will be. BYU is stockpiled with talent on both sides of the ball this year and it should be another exciting season to watch. I am a bit saddened that one of the starting DB's is now gone for the year, Dustin Gabriel, who is out with a foot injury. All in all, I think this could be a 10-2 year depending on injuries and Max Hall's decision making.

Kim says the only time she hears me sing is when BYU scores and the fight song is played. While that may be true, I hope to sing it is often this year as I did last. Go Cougars!