My family is trying to steal Karl's thunder...again.

Thanks to all our our friends and family who have taken the time (and cost) to call and email Karl this week. We're grateful for all your thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes. He has certainly appreciated your concern. He's doing fine...his back and head are still achy, but he's been getting a lot of rest and hasn't had anymore bouts of amnesia.

Here are some ways he has been filling his TV-less, Xbox-less, book-less, computer-less time:

putting together a paper castle model,


Legos,


and grilling steaks in his pajamas (Karl thanks you for the idea, Erik).


We're especially thankful for the concern from my own family, because they have all had much better things to think about this week.

On Monday, January 29th my mother finally became a Grandmother!! Congratulations, Mom!

We got a call from my parents letting us know that my brother's 7-months pregnant wife was just admitted to the hospital. She was diagnosed with preeclampsia (high blood pressure) and mother and baby weren't doing so well. So, at 4:13 pm (Utah time) she gave birth by C-section to little 3 lb 3 oz, 16.5 inches long Max Striegel Keller! He's little but strong. The doctors are all very happy with how well he's doing. His mom is doing fine, too. Congratulations Erik and Monica! We can't wait to meet you, Max!



Here are more photos of Max and his mommy and daddy (thanks to Kaila for taking some of these photos!).

Also, on Monday, January 29th, my sister, Susan, got engaged! His name is Andrew and by all accounts, Susan finally found a man who treats her right! The wedding is set for April 28th. Congratulations Susan and Andrew! We can't wait to meet you, too, Andrew!



Here are some photos of the happy couple in New Orleans.