FAMILY TIMES

Orlando Vacation

2008-10-11T18:43:00.000-07:00

We had such a great time, what a vacation. One that we'll all remember forever. In the week we where there we hit about every park Orlando had to offer, and managed to get a day at Clearwater Beach in Tampa Bay in. I want to thank my sister Wende, and her friends for all they did for us, love ya and thank you. We all agreed, though all the parks had there perks, Universal was probably the overall best. The Hulk rollercoaster is awesome.

Florida Vacation

2008-10-11T18:09:00.001-07:00

Colorado trip

2008-10-11T17:50:00.000-07:00

Julie and I had a free weekend so we to the dog and went to Cucharra, CO. It is in the southern part in the Sangrias Mtns. It's a very beautiful area with alot of lakes for fishing and great hiking trails. The weather was a little cold and it rained off and on. We had a great hike about 8 miles, we started at 8500ft and hiked up to around 11,000ft. We also stopped along the way and took pictures of old churches some where really neat. Julie is going to print them B/W and maybe hang them somewhere.

2008-08-02T18:12:00.000-07:00

Dad thanks for the help with all the demensions. Its pretty amazing how you can design these things off the top of your head. I was pretty happy how it came out with just a picture to go off of.

2008-08-02T18:05:00.000-07:00

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

2008-08-02T17:53:00.001-07:00

If you noticein the top picture the Mayans actually cut the rock out to form an iguana. We also enjoyed shopping and sight seeing on 5th street. A couple of nights the resort put on shows where excellent.

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

2008-08-02T17:43:00.000-07:00

A much needed vacation for the both of us. After being through alot this winter I definitely owed it to Julie for taking such great care of me!! Thanks my Love.

More Boating

2008-06-15T13:38:00.001-07:00

Our New Boat

2008-06-15T13:16:00.000-07:00

Ive been wanting to get a boat for a long time now. I had alot of great memories growing up boating and fishing, and want our kids to have those great times as well. Our closests lakes are about an hour away(Greenbelt, Meredith, and Ute lakes) but its well worth the drive. Last weekend we went to Ute Lake which is in NM, with Bobby and Crystal. It was terribly windy out, but we where able to find a cove with smooth water. At night the winds did not calm down, so we all crammed into Bobby and Crystals camper, worked out well! The kids had a blast as you can see. Cole was doing 360's on the knee board, our little dare devil, and Corey got after it as well. Even us older ones had fun in the water!!

Easter 08

2008-06-15T13:07:00.001-07:00

MY NEW TOY

2008-03-16T15:18:00.000-07:00

I WAS GOING TO GET A JEEP BEFORE I HAD BOUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE, AND WE ALL KNOW WHERE THAT GOT ME. SO I WENT BACK TO "PLAN A" AND TRADED MY TRUCK IN WHICH WAS GETTING UP THERE ON AGE AND MILES, THATS MY EXCUSE ANYWAYS. I'VE HAD IT FOR THREE WEEKS NOW AND LOVE IT HAVE HAD IT OFF ROAD A COUPLE TIMES AND IT PERFORMED SUPERBLY.

EXPLOREING NEW TRAILS

2008-03-16T15:09:00.000-07:00

WE FOUND SOME NEW TRAILS IN THE CANYON THAT HAS BIG CLIFFS AND GREAT VIEWS.

SHOOTING RANGE

2008-03-16T14:58:00.000-07:00

FINALLY GOT JULIE OUT SHOOTING FOR HER FIRST TIME. SHE WAS ACTUALLY A REALLY GOOD SHOT. I HAD TO TEST OUT MY M4 I JUST BUILT, AND WAS REALLY PLEASED WITH IT.

SNOWBOARDING

2008-03-16T14:50:00.000-07:00

THE SNOW WAS GREAT FOR BOARDING, SINCE NORTHERN NEW MEXICO HAS BEEN GETTING PLENTY OF SNOW THIS YEAR.

NewYears 2007

2008-01-25T17:04:00.000-08:00

We stayed home this year, and had some friends over. Played a game called Scene It. Its and interactive game that you use the DVD player. Played guys against girls, and im pretty sure the ladies where cheating!! J/k Didn't really go in the guys favor. The kids had a great time played alot of XBOX like usual, they enjoyed the streamers, hats, horns, and of course all the food!

Christmas 2007

2008-01-25T16:42:00.000-08:00

We had a great christmas and a wonderful NewYear.

Had the family over for dinner and gifts, got away from

the traditional turkey or ham, and went with a brisket.

First time to make one, I guess it was tasty, it all got

eaten.

Jaydn and I changing brakes

2007-10-14T08:48:00.000-07:00

NEW HOME PROJECTS

2007-10-14T08:39:00.000-07:00

Julie put me to work around

the house. j/k We added some

new flower beds a tree in the

backyard and soon to come a

shed. Also a flowerbed around

the front porch.

Jaydns Baseball

2007-10-14T08:22:00.000-07:00

He's really starting to hit the ball great. learning more everyday!

Julie and I hiking

2007-10-14T08:13:00.000-07:00

Both had a day off, so we took the dog and went for a hike.

Cole and Corey Football 2007

2007-10-14T07:20:00.000-07:00

Both have had an exciting year, and have improved soo much.

NIABI ZOO

2007-08-06T19:50:00.001-07:00

Im seeing alot of similarites. We tried leaving the boys with the monkeys, but even they said the boys are too messy.

JOHN DEERE

2007-08-06T19:33:00.000-07:00

The boys where able to drive the combines all by themselves pretty neat experience for them. The next day Grandpa Rich took us on a tour of the factory, where we saw the combines made from a piece of sheet metal to this giant machine.

BIX 7

2007-08-06T19:14:00.000-07:00

We had great weather for the race, still hot and humid but could have been alot worse.
Corey and Cole ran the Jr. Bix which is .7 of a mile and Julie and I ran the 7 mile race.

BOWLING ON A RAINY DAY

2007-08-06T18:13:00.000-07:00

Supposed to go to the waterpark but some rain and cooler weather kept us in. Oh well we had alot of fun anyways.

CAMPFIRE

2007-08-05T15:35:00.000-07:00

Maquoketa Caves State Park

2007-08-05T15:11:00.000-07:00

The boys love this place and had to come back this year. It was a little muddy in some of the caves due to alot of rain, but thats all part of the fun.

ST.LOUIS

2007-08-05T07:11:00.000-07:00

As most already know, we stopped in St.Louis first. Did some fishing, SixFlags, which we also where able to see Jeremy Camp, a Christian rock artist, and caught a Cubs - Cardinals game. Go Cubbies! Thanks Sherri and Rich for a great time.