Wild Fires

We are fine the fires seem to be staying in the mountain areas and the area we are isn't even close. WE are getting a bit of ash in the air and we are watching that cause of my breathing issues but not to worry everything is pretty much business as usual in our family. I will up date this entry if there is more info later.

Coming to Columbus Part 2 - The info

Hey all the Kids will be in Columbus with their Dad starting Saturday December 15th and leaving on Sunday the 23rd. We are going to try to pack light so there is room for them to bring home presents but it's winter in Columbus it could snow or be 80 who knows. If anyone wants info on how to see the kids while they are there just let me know and I will call you.

Coming to Columbus

Some have asked when we are planning our next trip to Columbus and the answer is Christmas, sort of. We are in the process of trying to find affordable airfare for the kids to come out to Columbus. And it looks like it will be for the week before Christmas from about the 14th to the 23rd. I will keep you all posted when i know more. I don't know when I will be coming out next but I would love for anyone to come visit us out here. We even have a Hotel within walking distance of our house.

Birthday Bash in San Francisco

Well my weekend was amazing. My Friends blindfolded me and put me in a rented car and I wasn't allowed to take off the blind fold until it was dark and we were in the middle of now where. They took me to San Francisco. We left here at about six and took the inland route which had us getting into town about 11:30 then we went out to a bar with one of Tina's friends that lives in Oakland. What a blast we didn't make it to the Hotel and to sleep until 5 am. ( I had been up for 24 hours by then )We then got back up again at 8 am to go see the sites. We drove across the Golden Gate Bridge and stopped at the observation area on the far side to take pictures and walk out on the bridge a bit. Wow what a view, you could see Alcatraz out in the middle of the bay and it is hard to believe anyone could swim that far to freedom. For lunch we went to Fisherman's Wharf and the girls had Clam Chowder while I had Chili, it was the best and the bread bowl it was in was sooo fresh and crunchy. We walked around the wharf for a bit and then took a trolley to union square park. the ride was great and we got some really good pictures of the city. (I will post them later) By then it was 3 and we were about to crash so we went back to the Hotel to take a nap. 2 hours later we were out again for dinner at this little Chinese fusion place we happened on, and then to the strip to find a club to go dancing. Wow it was nothing like I am used to in Hollywood but it was fun and we closed the place down at 2:30. after a little IHOP it was finally to bed again at 5am only to have to get up at 9ish to head home. I would love to go back again but take a little more time so I can see more and take the time to take a trip to Alcatraz. But all and all it was the best Birthday I have had in a looong time. Next time it needs to be Las Vegas.

Smart kids

Wow we just got lots of good news here, Zack is top of his class by leaps and bounds in Math and as a non teacher I was concerned about his reading but I found out last night he isn't doing to bad in that either. Way to go Zack
And Taryn well we have know for ever that she was smart but we found out that last years standardized testing she was the only kid in the school to score advanced in science. The only one in the entire school wow. And they are looking into her grades at her new school to see if she should be moved to Gifted classes. Cross or fingers that they see the potential in her that we do.
As for me well I have found that I am being taken away for my birthday weekend, Thank you mom for watching the kids, I have no idea where My friends are taking me but I leave Friday afternoon and come back Sunday. The only problem is that Everyone know but me, all my friends , my mom, her people at work, Taryn and now even my brother Steve knows. They are all teasing me. Oh well they may know but I will get to do it. I will tell more when I know more.

Busy Bees create pain

Wow I went from sitting on my butt watching T.V. to not getting a night off. My calander at work looks like an add for post-it notes. Monday I had a parents meeting for Zack's new Tiger Cub Den (The littlest boyscouts for you that don't know), Tuesday night we had to go to get his uniform man thoese things can get expensive.But he loves it all so it is worth it. Yesterday we were supposed to have open house at Taryn's school but they postponed it again, unfortunatly Taryn didn't tell us until after we had all rushed home and went over to the school. Oh well thats life. Tonight is the First Den meeting for Zack he will get to meet all the new boys and who knows what else is in store. TGIF I have nothing planned tomorrow except resting and going to bed early Saturday is our annual 10k at Manhatten Beach. Mom, Taryn, and I are walking and Zack is having a overnight with friends of mom's then they are meeting us at the Home Town Fair afterwards. Zack's Boyscout Pack will be there so he should have a good time even if it is mostly shopping. Then Saturday night is Girls Night Out Should be fun I haven't been out in way too long. But next weekend is my Birthday. I don't know what is planned but I will give you the details when it is over.