Frog Lake – Camping Style 17 Jun 2013 | 07:50 am

We went to Frog Lake on Mt Hood for a surprise father’s day trip.  Mom and Ashley packed up everything for me and I didn’t have to lift a finger.  (Except starting a fire, putting up the tent, setting...

Look at the planter box Grandpa Ducky made for us 9 Jun 2013 | 08:38 am

Mom had the idea.  Dad had the car, the tape measure and he knew where Lowes was.  Most importantly, he had a method of payment. Then we spent a Saturday at Grandpa Duckys (after spending a Friday nig...

Fashion Show in the Park 9 Jun 2013 | 08:05 am

Mom and Auntie took Ashley to do a fashion shoot at the park.  As you can see the attitude was out just as brightly as the sun. See the whole album here

First Sleep Over 27 Apr 2013 | 02:31 am

Ashley’s friend from school came over and we had the first sleep over They read a book while Mom watched tv.  Overheard:  “Sorry.  I farted on your mom”  (Mary confirmed it was true) They stayed up pl...

I am 35 4 Mar 2013 | 11:25 am

I have seen the good and bad side of life: I am educated, but I have made silly mistakes I have saved and lost considerable sums of money I have succeeded at work, and I have failed at my job I have o...

Great Wolf Lodge 2013 1 Jan 2013 | 01:32 pm

Once again.  The super-duper-exciting-can’t-hardly-wait-every-year-I-am-so-happy-to-go-do-this-adventure-of-charm-that-is-totally-worth-while visit to the Great Wolf lodge for the new year festivities...

Christmas 2012 – Ripping Open Presents 25 Dec 2012 | 01:28 pm

Christmas Tree for 2012 2 Dec 2012 | 01:29 pm

Getting the tree was a U-Cut adventure this year.  Decorating it was seemingly more fun.

Boise 2012 26 Aug 2012 | 02:25 am

We went to Boise this time via Pendleton.  It was the last time we could visit Eastern Oregon family while they were there.  Then because we are not smart we got up at 5 am or something and drove to B...

The Day My Eye Swelled Shut 22 Aug 2012 | 02:23 am

I rubbed my eye in the car on the way to work.  By the time I got there I could barely see.  The eye doctor said it was just an allergy.