Killing time at Starbucks

Well, as you can see from the pic, I'm killing time at the local Starbucks waiting for four new tires to be installed on the Dodge Caravan (grin). It's kinda like a "clown car" in that all the dashboard lights are lit (they don't mean anything anymore, but it still scares folks who get in for a ride...LOL) and we've logged 280,000+ miles on it. I bought the car when Cameron was one...he's 13 now! Lots of memories in that old rent-a-wreck, but MOST importantly during this current recession??? It's 100% paid for...no car note (hehehe). I guess that's one thing to be thankful for. So I'm just logged into the Internet at Starbucks on this Columbus Day Holiday...yup, I got the day off...no one else does, but I do!! Go figure. You should see me hear at the cafe...1) Logged into the laptop, 2) Charging my Blackberry, 3) Listening to mp3s over wireless Bluetooth headset, 4) Drinking my "tall" coffee, 5) Webcam hooked to take this picture, and 6) Texting employees who ARE working today!

You must admit that's QUITE a sight, huh? LOL! Have a wonderful day. Happy Columbus Day (whatever that means) to you... ;-)

Happy Birthday, Brandon!

Today is Brandon's birthday...I took the day-off from work and Maria, Nicholas, Brandon, and I went to Lawrence Hall of Science. I haven't been there myself since I was a kid ;-) It was great to have the place all to ourselves, too. We built structures that could withstand heavy shaking, folded paper airplanes, redirected waterflow, learned more about our planet on a video globe (SEE videoclip), and experienced how turning wings in one direction versus another affects flight. We then celebrated at Blue Fin Japanese Restaurant with the whole family. A very fun day!

YeeVLOG: It's Almost Friday...Off To Target!

Cameron maintains a 4.0 GPA

Yay, Cameron! He did it again...Cameron maintained a 4.0 GPA for this last quarter (one of 57 in the school). Maria and I attended the award ceremony yesterday and needless to say we are both very proud. I'd like to take the credit for all of this, but Cameron is very self-motivated and disciplined...we never have to tell him to do his homework or stay at school to work on extra credit...he just does! Yup, he's definitely a keeper!

Brandon & Nicholas talk about Christmas

On Christmas Day, Brandon and Nicholas share what gifts they got under the tree and in their stockings.

YeeCAM: Labor Day Weekend in Review

Hope you had a terrific Labor Day Weekend. I've been off work on vacation for almost two weeks...and I loved EVERY minute of it ;-) I have to go back to work tomorrow and the kids start high school, middle school, and homeschool tomorrow...fun! This YeeCAM is our Labor Day Weekend in review.

YeeCAM 080707 - Dave Koz And Friends Concert

Our friends Gary and Val treated us to a FANTASTIC concert at the Rodney Strong Winery in Healdsburg today...Dave Koz and Friends (David Benoit, Phil Perry, and Kelly Sweet)! Wow, what an AWESOME concert...and the Chardonnay wasn't bad either (grin). It was a LOT of fun...thanks so much, Gary and Val. We owe you BIG TIME!

Ryan's Birthday!!!

Well, today is my birthday and I took the day-off. Click on the video to see what we've done to celebrate sooooooooooo far! ;-)