I forgot to mention in the garden tour one special plant that is blooming right now. This plant involves my entire family with the exception of my brother Derek. It has a long history and it doesn’t look like much …
After getting back from the rodeo on Saturday we started planning what we were going to do to entertain Derek and Lauren on Sunday. We suggested Fern Canyon, but Derek said Lauren liked long hikes, and after our snowshoe trip …
Lori’s hearing problem has caused many changes in our household, and we’ve figured out ways to work around most of the problems that it causes. Hanging wallpaper isn’t one of them. It’s very hard to do sign language when both …
We went down to the Bay Area to attend a cochlear implant picnic and help Mom move into her new condo. The picnic was very helpful in that the three implant companies were there and we could see their latest …
This weekend may be the last time I ever sleep in this house, the house that was my home for the first 18 years of my life and one that I’ve always been able to return to ever since. I …
While working on Roger Rodoni’s web site, his wife Johanna sent me a CD of photos and included in the photos were some of their draft horses, Ben & Clyde. Taken earlier in the winter when they both had their …
As part of the process of getting cochlear implants, Lori needed to get hearing aids to try out. I guess the insurance companies insist on trying the $3000 solution before going for the $40-60k solution. So today we met with …
As a kid, your Grandma is someone special because it’s a Grandma’s ordained duty to spoil her grandchildren. If you’re lucky as I was, your Grandma remains someone special throughout your life, and lives until she’s 90 so you get …
It’s very convenient having your wife’s birthday the same as your mother’s. Makes it easy to remember. Of course if you forget, you’re doubly screwed. Mom’s card finally got in the mail today after making a trip to San Simeon …
Christmas Eve we had dinner at Mom’s and opened presents because Derek and Jasna were leaving on vacation. Earlier in the day, I had spent the morning trying to get Lori’s Christmas present. I had wanted to get her a …
There is speculation that pets can provide warning about earthquakes. Not true. If that were the case, Lori, would have been able to go change into some clothes that would have provided more protection. As it was she was wearing …
Since we didn’t really get to visit with Grandma much during the party, the highlight had to be Mom’s indoor pyrotechnic display. This one definitely left an impression.
Derek and Lauren, and Lori and I shared a campground in Canyonville. The rest of the family joined us after the party to toast smores around the campfire. It started raining during the night so rather than having our breakfast …
After our last trip I really wasn’t ready for another road trip so soon, but it was Grandma’s 90th birthday party, and I didn’t want to miss that. At the last minute we decided to play it safe and take …
A couple of years ago while the family was at Mom’s (I think it was when Grandma moved to San Jose), Melody and I were weeding out in the back yard, and I mentioned that I always liked the Kerria …
Here’s Matt desicating the countryside in the name of decorating the home for the holidays. Althought it looks like he’s trying to hide his identity, he did have a valid permit for this endeavor. For only ten dollars you can …
Today we continued our drive down the Oregon coast. It rained most of the day so it wasn’t too conducive to taking pictures. Towards the end of the day we passed Prehistoric Gardens. Lori was surprised to see it still …
Well, actually it’s a double wide, but the setting is so nice you don’t really notice. On our way out of Woodinville, we crossed the sound to visit Lori’s uncle in Lilliwaup. How nice it must be to have your …
Ever since hearing about it several years ago, I have wanted to go on the Seattle Underground tour. Lori went on it this summer on her vacation with her sister and came back raving about it. So much of the …
Thanksgiving was spent in Woodinville, at the Hoopers. My camera’s batteries were charging while everyone was enjoying a scrumptious feast, and since I knew others were taking photos too I didn’t worry about it. So this isn’t what I’d call …
Our original plan had been to camp at the pond but due to two factors we had to relocate. First, was the previously mentioned cow pies. It was hard to find a soft, level spot that hadn’t been defaced by …
After staying with Blake in San Jose for a couple of days to help him get situated, I spent the last week of my ‘vacation’ painting the barn and working on other house projects. I didn’t take any pictures, and …
Last night Lori and I started a six week dance class that will teach the waltz and the foxtrot. Last night we started of on the waltz since it is the easier of the two. It was pretty easy to …
25 years ago today I spent a very special day in church with a very special lady. To celebrate that fact, I presented her with this silver (ok, silver plate) antique coffee urn. We had a nice dinner up in …
This month is getting another late start for way too many reasons. Mom and Grandma stayed with us for the week after Thanksgiving, so they could enjoy the start of the Ferndale Christmas festivities. We were going to go to …
Linda is well known for sleeping in. Even when there is a gorgeous sunrise to be seen. I saw a glow on the edge of our window since the shades were down, but that was enough to make me jump …
Here’s the gang, at least those that were at the adult table. I was at the kid’s table, along with Lauren, Lori Ann (Lori’s niece) and Jennifer (Lori Ann’s room-mate). I spent the morning gardening which was good because after …
I’ve been trying to get a picture of the Ferndale skyline from Rose Ave with a really cool sunset and tonight seemed like a potential winner. While I was waiting for the sun to set I took this picture of …
