Pachelbel Bedtime

This was too funny not to share with all that read the blog. Us Dad's can all relate to the funny summary of bed time.

Carmel Mission Fiesta 2007

One of the best kept secrets on the Central Coast and Carmel is the Carmel Mission Fiesta. This year we are celebrating the 43rd Annual Event on Sunday, Sept. 23. This fabulous event combines great food and drink, local artwork and crafts, and local musical talent all on the historical grounds of the Carmel Mission.

Click here to see a great video about the event. Go to Video

Water Polo in SLO

Water Polo in San Luis Obispo

more mountain man

The kids loved the chance to dress up as the different characters and put on thier own play of the Bear Flag Revolt.

Clancy, The Mountain Man goes over Bear Flag Revolt

Clancy the Mountain Man visited our camp this morning. He taught us about the Bear Flag Revolt. The kids learned all about the role of Vallejo, Fremont, and the first and only President of California Ide.

Singing for dinner

Panning for gold

california capital

The Capital of California is very impressive. did you know the lady on the Seal of California is the greek godess Minerva. Minerva is the godess of wisdom. This particular seal is on the cieling on the second floor and was given to the capital by Tiffany's.

sacramento or bust

we are on the road. no need to set alarms when there is this much excitement. if only we could find a way to bottle and sell it.

Jesuits On...A Teacher's Vocation

If you ever wonder why we choose to send our kids to Catholic school then watch this video. More often then not our experience has been with teachers who live the message of this video.

The Maestro

The bad light doesn't obscure the talent behind the Maestro.

Vineyards Return to Pasadena

Altadena and Pasadena used to have many different kinds of orchards as part of the early settler's estates. Here is one settler who has decided to use the fertile soil for his vineyard. I can't wait to taste the fruits of his labor. I have been promised a sip from the wine that is laid down in approximately 3 years time. I only had to trade 1 hour of hard labor digging through soil that was part rock....all the while being told that the best wine comes from vines that struggle a little.....

Moca and the kids

sunny day in pasadena

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teacup

it's a small world

disneyland fun

birthday fun