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Ana Visited (8/3/2024)
Ana stopped by for a short visit on her way to a work event.
We introduced her to pickleball. She is a natural.
We all drove up to Centralia for a visit with family.
Van Life (12/23/2023)
Bought a really big Mercedes Sprinter van with Barry.
Let the #vanlife begin.
Thanksgiving (7/31/2023)
A water line broke at the Boulder house while I was out of town. What a mess.
Yeah for good insurance!
Cascade Locks (7/17/2023)
Hiked to Dry Creek Waterfall in Cascade Locks, Oregon with Sami and Coleman.
Zach Attack! (6/10/2023)
Zach graduated high school. There was a great reception thrown by Ananda and Rebecca.
Here is a music playlist made by friends and family on Spotify: Open
Family Gettogether (5/21/2023)
We'll all got together and Raym and Barbs for a lovely Spring dinner.
Tess Visit (11/30/2022 - 12/4/2022)
Tess came to Portland for a surprise to visit to celebrate Sam's 19th birthday.
Thanksgiving (11/24/2022)
Great family visit including some post holiday bowling. No one scored higher than 100.
College Road Trip (9/8/2022)
Sam and I drove to Portland, Oregon. She is attending PSU.
The fun part of the trip was moving Sam's two cats. All went well.
Fruit Slots (5/30/2022)
Sam and I built a display for the Bolder Boulder 10K race -- Fruit Slots!
Pull the lever and win a prize if matching fruit is selected. Lots of fun for all.
HS Graduation (5/22/2022)
An exciting week for my my "baby girl".
Sam is off to Portland State University (PSU) in the Fall.
We had a big group of out-of-town family visiting for the event and a great graduation celebration with family and friends.
Scotty Visits (4/11/2022)
Scotty breezed through town on the way to the airport after visiting a friend in Colorado Springs.
We had dinner and a great short visit.
Tess is Home (4/5/2022)
Tess got back from her internship on a farm in California. Yeah!
She brought back a couple of baby goats: Bubba (Black) and Zippy (Golden).
Barry and Paula Visited (8/31 - 9/6/2021)
Barry and Paula flew out for a visit and they rented a van to tootle around Colorado.
HS Graduation (5/22/2021)
Summa cum laude -- Nice going Tess! I'm so proud of you.
Tess is extraordinary. She'll contribute her truly unique gift to the world.
Spring Break (3/23 - 3/26/2021)
Peaked the First Flatiron
Pearl Street Mall
Mini Golf, Batting Cage, etc.
Dani Visits (2/26 - 3/1/2021)
Dani visits
Hiked the Walker Ranch Loop Trail.
Visited downtown Boulder.
Dined at Chautauqua Dining Hall.
Barry Visits (12/13 - 12/19/2020)
Barry showed us how to cook a few great dishes.
Fished and hiked near Gross Dam. Parked at the South Boulder Creek Kayak Run ( 4368 Gross Dam Rd, Boulder, CO).
Hiked the Walker Ranch Loop Trail.
Dani Comes Home (1/4/2023)
Dani comes home after 32-days in the hospital.
Kudos to the OHSU 14K Leukimia unit.