The Bay & Napa Valley

I should leave Josh in charge of posting more often!.... all you'll get is pictures of me! Ha ha ha!... WHATEVER! He sure does a nice job with the photos though! Thanks Sweetie Pea! :)

Thought of the day:
"We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life - those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength." ~OC

San Fran.....

"If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair".

Our trip to San Francisco was a much needed break from drilling teeth, filling prescriptions, studying for finals, dealing with ornery patients, and the congestion of Los Angeles. We have both visited the Bay Area before, but we had never made the effort to go and see Golden Gate Park. It is hard to imagine how large the park is until you are there walking in it. We spent several hours walking in the different gardens. We visited the botanical gardens, the rose gardens, the edible gardens, and many others, and I think we hardly scratched the surface. If you enjoy the beautiful outdoors and quiet serenity mixed with some history, this is a must see next time you make a stop in San Francisco. Of course the trip is always much more enjoyable when you are with someone as wonderful, adventurous, and fun as my sweet wife!!! Love you so much!!! Thanks for the wonderful vacation.
Golden Gate Park

Fisherman's Wharf & Golden Gate Bridge

Thought of the day:

"The best kind of friend is the one you could sit on a porch swing with, never saying a word, and then walk away feeling like that was the best conversation you've ever had." ~ UA

32??!

Happy Birthday Brenda! Geez!... you're gettin' up there! ;) :) hee hee! I'm right behind ya though! You're the BEST sis ever! Hope your special day was as special as you are!! ;) Can't wait to see you and the girls!.... oh, how I miss you!!! I love you!!

Thought of the day:
"A friend is someone who sees through you and still enjoys the view."~WA

Chang's Dream!

One of my fave things to do on a Sunday afternoon... take a drive to 'Tim Buck Two'. That is one of the many things So Cal provides! Your options are endless! You can drive the PCH for hours and enjoy the ocean view. Creep slowly through Beverly Hills with your jaw dropped because of the enormous, elaborate and beautiful homes. Or!... take a wrong turn and end up in the winding canyon hills. The list goes on! Josh and I decided to go south this time and let me tell you... it was a something else!
My friend, Chang, dreams of us living in Palos Verdes when we finish school. She's contiuously saying, "You need to keep your roots planted here!" Now I know why she loves that area!... it's ridiculously beautiful!!



Just a few pics off the hills of Palos Verdes. It was so relaxing and gorgeous!

Josh insisted we stop so I could take a picture of his "future car".... a Ferrari. I always say, "Dream Big", but I know that if he really wants something, he'll work his butt off to get it!

Los Angeles is in the background behind Josh. Palos Verdes is just about 30 miles south of where we live.

Chang!... your dream just might come true!!! :) :) :)

Thought of the day:
"Duct tape is like the Force. It has a dark side, it has a light side, and it holds the Universe together." ~ CZ

Take me out.........

TO THE BALL GAME!!!!
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
I don't care if I never get back,
Let me root, root, root for the Dodgers,
If they don't win it's a shame.
For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out,
At the old ball game."
Believe it or not!... this was Mormon Dodger night! How awesome is that???!
So, the stadium was filled with a bunch of Mormons cussing! ha ha ha! :)

Baseball: a time for men to crack some peanut shells, yell at the ump and root for their home team. A time for women accompanying them to chit-chat with each other about drama, life..... laughing, etc!

So, I'm confessing!... I missed nearly the whole game until the bottom of the 9th when the Dodgers were up to get em swingin'!
Ethier hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth off Braves pitcher, Soriano. Los Angeles won an awesome 5-4 victory over the Braves on Thursday night! Wish the rest of our bunch would've stayed for remainder of the show!

Emma..."it's Daddy-Daughter-Dodger night!!!!"

What a great dad!.... and darling girls!

Thought of the day:
"Friendship makes prosperity more brilliant, and lightens adversity by dividing and sharing it."
~ Cicero