Calvin a.k.a. Dad

Calvin is a fun-loving, happy guy. There is very little that upsets him and much that makes him happy.

He was raised the 4th child (out of 8) in a small town in central Wyoming. He had a fun, carefree youth, where he was taught how to work hard and play hard. He and his brothers worked at the family butcher shop and grocery store. When they weren't working, they were goofing off -- digging big holes in the hopes of reaching China, floating the river on inner tubes, and swimming in natural hot springs that are in his town. (Unfortunately, you don't have the time to hear of all his exploits as a child/teen!!) Their family was never rich, but they were loved and they loved each other.

When he turned 19, he served a mission for our church in Winnepeg, Canada. He worked in the Manitoba area for two years and was honorably released in November 1986.

January of 1987 through present shows his ever present work ethic and his love for fun. He graduated from college with a degree in accounting (1992) and has worked in health care finances ever since -- working in small hospitals along the way.

Recently, he purchased a boat and that has been one of his greatest joys. During the months when the weather is warm, he comes home from work, puts on his shorts, grabs his life vest and a package of Oreos and says, "Let's Go!" He has named the boat 'Makin' Memories' and that has become the family motto. He (and Michelle) understand that the amount of time they have with the children is very short and they want to create the best possible memories for them to carry throughout their lives.

Some other activities he enjoys are: camping, hiking, biking, working out at the gym, flying (he earned his private pilots licence) and computers. He is a great dad and has always enjoyed playing Candyland or Chutes and Ladders with the kids. He is a good husband and treats Michelle like... well... a Queen. For their anniversary he always buys her roses; one for each year. He likes to surprise her with an occasional weekend away.

For a good story, ask us about how his nose got broken!