Pictures From James' Visit to Florida

Feeding the Egrets
James and the squirel

Please boy I want some more.

Feeding ducks and turtles

tying Uncle Blake in knots

At the Loggerhead center

James loves his showers

James and Grandad in the wavesMom and James at the beach

More of James at the beach

In the cold swimming pool

James' favorite thing to do-find Gypsy and wake Uncle Blake earl in the morning

licking the beaters

This video is called "Open Shut Them" and demonstrates how adults are trained by the children

That's all for now folks more to come soon.

It's Cold!

Brandon really wanted to go to the beach despite the temperature and rain. We went and supported him. He and Jordyn practiced surfing and by the time dad got there the sun came out and it warmed up.

Carving Pumkins

Jordyn and mom have their technique for carving pumpkinsbut dad will not be out done by Chad.

What is this pumpkin so frightened of?
Oh! That is scary!

Finally - a video of Jordyn Surfing

Water was a bit cold today and not the easiest waves but Jordyn
and dad had a great time in them anyway

This is Jordyn and Dad catching the same wave

Days at the Beach

Blake tries his luck at surfing




Dad tries filming needs to learn more about camera




The video they are discussing was supposed to be a great video of Jordyn surfing but Dad turned the camera off instead of on and then on instead of off and apparently filmed a lot of nothing but we don't know because while he was trying to figure out things about the camera he accidentally erased the famous video. Also his experiments in exploring the camera is probably why these videos are all filmed in this interesting color

Conference Sunday

We really enjoyed conference


We also celebrated Allisons Birthday, which is actually on Tuesday, in the traditional Keyser fashion - nice dinner, cake, ice cream and a song in our best harmony. Welcome to the family Allison - enjoy!

K.E.Y. MY WITNESS NEWS

Follow up stories

Remember this spider from Labor Day weekend? Well we thought you would be interested to know that she comes out and makes a web almost every night, I've looked and the web is still there at 6:00 a.m. every morning but by the time the sun comes up - she and the web are gone.

Remember this beached boat from Tropical Storm Fay? Well Jordyn was informed at school the next day that a bunch of people from the Bahama's stole the boat and used it to get to the USA where they are probably living now illegally.

K. E. Y. MY WITNESS NEWS

This story just in from our Jupiter beach Location. ...
Joint effort as family rescues man from possible drowning.
Our story begins Saturday afternoon as the Keyser family decide to try out their new surf board at the local beach. The waves were high and breaking in several places as they approached the beach with the last break crashing directly on the beach. Paddling out was difficult as each wave could send the swimmer back 10 feet. Once out beyond the break the only way back in was on a wave as the rip currents were running strong that day, as swimmer Kent Keyser will testify he struggled on his boogie board in such a current. Kent Keyser was actually the first to see the unknown swimmer struggling in the rip tide and he wondered out loud to his daughter Jordyn "does that man need help"? Grabbing both his boogie boards he started to run down the beach in the direction of the swimmer when he met up with his wife Judi, son Brandon and daughter in-law Ali, after a brief discussion it was decided that the man was indeed in trouble and that Brandon should be the one to swim out. Brandon quickly attached both boards to his arm and began swimming as he neared the swimmer he heard the man exclaim "you gotta help me man" Brandon helped the 38 year old man (with a heart condition) onto the boogie board and stayed with him until they were roughly thrown on shore by the waves at which point the boogie board the man was on snapped in two. Ali thought the man might be thirsty and Jordyn fetched water from the family supply, (Man was not thirsty). During this excitement of the rescue Judi was able to comfort the man's mother where she learned that the swimmer was 38 years old and had a heart condition. Also we might mention that there were two other would be rescuer who reached the man on their surf boards just after Brandon, and seeing that Brandon, a skilled Eagle Scout, had things in control moved quickly out of the way.
A side note - after the rescue the mother/son reimbursed the Keyser family for the broken boogie board. Brandon was able to take the family's new/used surf board out where he was able to catch a wave and ride the board.

Rescue Swimming

Rescue landing

Trying to paddle out

Catching a wave

Weekend Fun

No pictures I'm sorry to say. Last night we went to Best Buy and bought a new computer screen.
Today, Saturday, Dad went to work for about 5 hours, Jordyn took the ACT again and I installed the new computer screen.
Then we went to the beach (what else would we do on a very hot Saturday afternoon) There were some waves to play in and a family with two children arrived at the same time as us, the dad had a large surf board and a small surf board and of course I struck up a conversation with them. the boy is 4 (turns 5 next weekend). then we were in the waves playing and Jordyn was trying to surf again pretty soon the dad comes out with his boy on the big surf board and starts helping him catch waves. He's good and is working on learning to turn the board in the waves. Soon the dad starts giving suggestions to Jordyn and before we are finished with our day this dad takes Jordyn out on his board and works with her. She catches a few waves and actually had a couple of good rides. We learned a lot about this dad, like he is from Calif. very good surfer, instructor and lifeguard, the only thing I didn't get is his name and phone number so we could set up some surfing lessons when Blake and Natalie come to visit. We do have to get a different board though the one we have is for experienced surfers. wish I had a camera.

GREAT NEWS!!!

Brandon took his Boards a few weeks ago and has been very anxious for the results as the exams were harder than he expected. Well he was notified yesterday that HE PAST!!!! yea! he can work on real people next year. Want to schedule an appointment:)

Beach gone thanks to Gustav

This is the beach right across the intra coastal from us, Coral Cove, about 8 or nine feet of beach was cut away. This last weekend I took Brandon and his friends to see the destructions and to my surprise all the sand was back maybe even more. Now that Ike is here we'll have to go see if there is more missing.

Blowing Rocks 2008 Thanks to Ike

Let's get out of here before the big wave hits
Too Late

What are you running from?

Labor Day Weekend

Brandon came to visit us over the holiday weekend. Alison was in Arizona with her family, we missed her. Friday night we had a late dinner and then went bowling. It has become a habit of Kent's to golf on Saturday and that is exactly what he and Brandon did, then as always when Brandon comes we have to go to the beach. Because of the disturbances in the ocean (Gustav and Hanna) the waves were very rough and nearly impossible to stay on our feet. Later we watched some college football.

This is Brandon and Kent watching football.We finished the night off with a few wild games of Hand and Foot. Sunday was the usual, church dinner, a walk on the beach and more Hand and Foot. Monday we made an early trip to the beach and played on the boogy boards and surf board. The waves were huge but easier to manage and we had a lot of fun. Brandon had to leave to get home in time for Ali's flight With the rest of the day still at hand Kent headed to the golf course and Jordyn did homework.
That's what we did how was your weekend. We sure would love to have you all come and visit.


This what Kent does after golf! I think he is reliving some of his better shots.

Gustav

Report from Dubois beach Sunday August 31
Local 8 year old boy catching a wave. I talked with him and asked how long he's been surfing. He couldn't really say only he was paddling when he was three and riding on his dad's shoulders when he was two.

Heritage

Brandon carries the Keyser family neanderthal gene.

CREEPY CRITTERS

While visiting Grandmother and Grandad Rowland August 2008 Myra helped find this bat.

Saturday night walking Gypsy we discovered this spider in our front yardhow would you like to walk into this web!

double click to enlarge pictures

HAPPY FAY DAY!

For the most part the storm has past. For us it is the closest to a hurricane experience we have had yet and that is fine with us. The rain started Monday about noon, it rained off and on all afternoon and then about 11:00 at night it rained steady. The pool was full before we went to bed but must have a great drain system because only for a short time in the morning was the water inching its way to the house. We lost power for about 2 hours on Tuesday.
Schools were canceled, work was canceled and Youth feeding the homeless has been canceled as well.

Tuesday morning we went to the beach. This is Gypsi braving the winds. Tuesday afternoon we went to the beach again.
We're not sure how this boat ended up in this situation.

Driving on the streets of Jupiter

EVACUATED FROM JUPITER BEACH - LIVE REPORT

Visit in July

We had so much fun in Utah and there are so many pictures to share I need to learn how to do a slide show but for now here are a few choice memories

Walking with Grandad in a streamGreat Grandmother gives great rides

Modeling with Auntie Jo

Hyrum Dam

Blowing bubbles is a great talent.