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Blueberry Picking

2010-07-24T20:29:00.000-07:00

Haley took this picture this morning.

Happy Mother's Day, Annie!

2010-05-09T06:39:00.001-07:00

Annie has to work today but that didn't stop Haley and I from starting her day with some Mother's Day cheer. Happy Mother's Day to all Moms!!

Inkjet Saturday

2010-05-08T11:41:00.000-07:00

Here's a fun Saturday project...refill the ink cartridges on the printer!

Early Morning Walk With Parker

2010-05-08T08:21:00.000-07:00

Haley and Kyle at Induction Ceremony FGHS

2010-05-04T20:38:00.000-07:00

Haley and classmate, Kyle Duyck at Haley's Honor Society Induction ceremony at the Forest Grove High School on May 4th, 2010

Annie and Family Head to the Beach!

2010-04-27T17:38:00.000-07:00

Here is something not many of us experience. Riding in the back of a "jeepney" in the Philippines. In this picture you can see many of my family members with mucho food stuffs piled in the middle. They rented a jeepney to take them to the beach from Lipa (South of Manila) for an overnite trip. I am jealous!

Annie’s Birthday Party

2010-04-17T20:00:00.001-07:00

Big birthday bash at our place for Annie. Haley and friends arrive later because they have been at St. Helens for a track meet.

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Haley Runs For Office

2010-04-14T20:34:00.001-07:00

It's official. Daughter Haley is running for office. Today she submitted this video (http://goo.gl/NJ6H) as her election promo! Enjoy!

Parker's Monkey at the Back Door

2010-04-07T13:53:00.001-07:00

This a picture that only dog lovers will understand. Parker has some favorite toys. This is a Christmas Monkey and when I got home after first shift this morning, Monkey was sitting at the back door where I come in. It means Parker had been at the door with his toy waiting for me.

Back Then...Oregon State Police Picture

2010-04-07T13:51:00.000-07:00

Found a group picture from the summer of 1974. I spent two summers ('73, '74) as a "Cadet" for the Oregon State Police before entering full time the fall of 1975. This picture was taken at Camp Rilea over by Seaside. Both summers I served in Tillamook, patrolling the Cape Kiwanda/Sand Lake area.

Sushi, Anyone?

2010-04-03T15:03:00.001-07:00

Today, thanks to Annie's Supervisor at work, she and I had lunch in Portland with other co-workers at "Todai", a Japanese seafood buffet at Pioneer Place Shopping Center. A very interesting restaurant. (forgot the camera, picture from Annie's cell phone. This picture is on the covered walk way above Morrison Street. blue/yellow Todai sign just to side of Annie. Oh, and that's the parking garage in the background too. I *am* a wealth of information!)

Bowl and Chair

2010-03-31T13:58:00.000-07:00

Feeling artsy-smartsy today. This is a picture of my favorite bowl and chair. (we were at Goodwill this last Sunday and the bowl was "Half Off Green Sticker" day. This ceramic bowl had a green sticker so got it for less than a buck! And this is the chair I sit in at meals, I'm so special...)

Parker Loves Mighty Dog (and Annie)

2010-03-31T10:17:00.000-07:00

Today Annie is Parker's hero. Annie came home with another stack of Mighty Dog dog food! Thanks to coupons they are all free... this makes all of us very happy!

The Sniff Test

2010-03-29T18:56:00.001-07:00

For our formal portrait I admitted to wearing slippers. Yvonne Fendley Bradeen asks, "N, Are those your formal slippers?". To answer this question I took a sample to my little friend Sniffy. His response assures me that, yes! These are indeed formal slippers!!

Family Photo Shoot

2010-03-28T15:28:00.001-07:00

We are getting a dozen free stationery cards, but needed to have a photo to put on them. So, thanks to Haley's friend Asia, we got the picture you see in the center. The others are all the "bloopers"!

Plants Sneak Out for Some Sun

2010-03-24T14:55:00.000-07:00

Can you imagine a happier day for an indoor houseplant than when they can sneak out for some sunshine on a warm, spring afternoon?

Lunch Time!

2010-03-24T14:53:00.001-07:00

This week, Haley and I are off for Spring Break. Annie has the day off today and we all benefit by HAVING PIZZA!! Yay!

A Taste of a Filipino Party Right Here in Oregon!

2010-03-20T23:33:00.000-07:00

Free Prints

2010-03-19T16:19:00.001-07:00

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Not "Foot"...Fruit Rollups

2010-03-17T18:30:00.000-07:00

In Annie's free groceries picture (http://bit.ly/dd95sn) Steve thinks Annie is getting free body parts and asks, "What's the "Foot" thing?". This picture should help clarify (fruit rollups by the "foot"!)

Annie, Queen of Coupon Shoppers!

2010-03-16T18:29:00.000-07:00

Annie loves to coupon shop. Today she did really well. All these were free and really help us stock up!

Haley Performs Live at Legion Hall, Forest Grove, Oregon

2010-03-15T22:11:00.000-07:00

Treat For Lunch

2010-03-12T23:15:00.000-08:00

On the Road Again....Oh, how I wish I were on the road again... Well, today I got to do an all day field trip to Western Oregon University. This is a picture of my major priority. (extra crunchy peanut butter by the way)

19 Year Annie-versary Today

2010-03-10T19:49:00.000-08:00

19 years ago today Annie and I got married in Hong Kong. Nice to stop and remember.

Hubby Works on Car

2010-03-09T19:08:00.001-08:00

Hey! That one year of automotive technology study at PCC in '72 has finally paid off! I changed the radiator hose on the wife's car. "And the Oscar for Most Reformed Lazy Husband of the Year" goes to...

Nice Little Dog

2010-03-07T13:48:00.001-08:00

Okay. I love dogs. This little dog always gets my heartstrings going. It is the most shy dog. When Parker and I approach, it immediately goes onto its back in submission. I always try to be friendly but that plastic cone I think totally freaks Parker. We stop and talk for a moment, then continue on our way.

Haley Running Away?

2010-03-06T13:20:00.001-08:00

Haley has some weird "photo project" so I am helping. Something about running away? (Oh well, as long as it is just pretend...)

Haley and Asia Ice Skating

2010-03-06T11:13:00.001-08:00

Last night Haley and Asia went to Beaverton for "owl" ice skating. Many other track members were there too.

Annie Spends Afternoon in Portland, Oregon

2010-03-05T20:06:00.000-08:00

Oh, and along with the exercising, Annie met her friends for a fun day. In this picture they are relaxing at Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon.

Annie and Parker in the Morning

2010-03-04T10:28:00.001-08:00

A morning ritual...Annie and Parker exercising. Annie on the treadmill. Parker with his balloons.

Is Spring Here?

2010-03-03T10:38:00.001-08:00

Sure hope spring is coming to stay.

Steve in Costa Rica has this picture of "Reina de la Noche" a beautiful lilac type plant he has at his front gate. It can be poisonous in tea so if Steve ever invites you for tea... you are warned!!

Saturday…Gotta do some Yard Work!

2010-02-27T09:12:00.001-08:00

Yep. Pretty nice day so I better get out and prune the trees...

Haley Accepted into Oregon Junior Miss Contest!

2010-02-23T20:41:00.000-08:00

Today, Haley received this letter. It says she has been accepted into the state competition. It will be held in August. Congrats, Haley!

Neat Site to Make Our Photos More Fun!

2010-02-20T17:38:00.000-08:00

Here is a super cool way to have a bit of extra fun with your photos! Take any photo and make it the center of attention. The site has like a zillion ways to change your pictures. Have an extra second? Try it out! HERE (example pictures made into a collage by Picasa)

Haley Competes by Playing Leo Kottke's "Snorkel"

2010-02-20T17:32:00.000-08:00

First Flowers Blooming

2010-02-19T10:01:00.001-08:00

Our first flowers are blooming. Hoping the old saying of March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb is true...

Parker is Choosy

2010-02-14T20:39:00.001-08:00

Like most two year olds, Parker is no big fan of peas and carrots…

Parker Before Walk

2010-02-13T14:31:00.001-08:00

Another soggy day here in Forest Grove, Oregon. In this picture we have Parker, excited to get going on our morning walk.

Our Niece Kharen

2010-02-13T08:28:00.001-08:00

It's a strange world. We have stereotypes of what

different professions look like. But when you

are a stewardess working out of the middle east

(Dubai), you will look different! Our niece, Kharen,

is on the left side.

Parker Hiding from Bath

2010-02-07T15:46:00.000-08:00

We only see this face on rare occasions. In this case, when it is time for a bath. Parker thought he could hide under the computer table. Sorry, Park...

Parker Playing with Daisy (Again)

2010-02-07T13:16:00.000-08:00

Another supervised date for Parker and Daisy...

Foggy, Beautiful Day in Forest Grove, Oregon

2010-02-07T13:08:00.000-08:00

A beautiful day today in Forest Grove, Oregon. Started foggy, with this picture as Parker and I are headed out for our walk...

Annie Spoils Plants!

2010-02-05T10:56:00.000-08:00

Annie loves to spoil plants. We found this "corn plant" wasting away at a garage sale a couple of years ago. Annie treats this plant like it is in a retirement home. During the winter months, on nice days, she wheels it out to the backyard. Here you can see it enjoying a bit of sunshine and the crisp northwest air.

Newest Kitchenaid Project

2010-02-02T13:33:00.000-08:00

Newest project for the Kitchenaid? Pandesal and Subway-style bread. Pandesal is a sweet bread routinely eaten in the Philippines. I like it so much I call it the "Filipino Viagra". Here is a picture of Annie with the dough before it goes into the oven.

My Present Has A Payback!

2010-01-29T16:24:00.000-08:00

With "Annie"-versary. birthday, and Mother's Day coming, figured I'd take care of the whole enchilada so Annie received this Kitchenaid Mixer this week. First fruits? Pizza!

PicNik + New Computer Test

2010-01-29T07:42:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, my new computer arrived. I spent last evening putting on a new operating system (Windows 7) and today I am putting in software and testing results. picnik.com is a great site for playing with pictures!

Humor Anyone?

2010-01-24T12:54:00.000-08:00

Okay, so it is a rainy dreary day...let's take a moment to smile...who doesn't like the humor of Gary Larson ("The Far Side")?

Parker Playing with Daisy, Forest Grove, Oregon

2010-01-23T13:16:00.001-08:00

Out for a walk this morning. Ran into Parker's girlfriend (one of them...). As you can see in this picture, Parker and Daisy had a great time!

Learning Tagalog Using Pimsleur Method

2010-01-18T13:26:00.000-08:00

"Language Tip" New Year's Resolution to become conversational in Tagalog (Filipino language) leads to the Pimsleur Method. The courses are purely listen and learn. No pen, no pencil. I am impressed and found inexpensive way to take the course. Go to pimsleurmarketplace.com and look around. Regular price for comprehensive lessons is over $300. Courses at this site are about $160 and they will buy your course back for $100. Even with shipping ('bout $10 each way) it still is a bargain.

Haley Sees Old Grade School Friend

2010-01-10T13:21:00.001-08:00

Haley and grade school friend Holly Tolan after 10:00 mass at Visitation Catholic church in Verboort, Oregon. Haley and Holly both attended St. Francis in Roy, Oregon and Visitation. Holly graduates high school this year.

Haley Makes Twice Baked Potatoes

2010-01-09T19:22:00.000-08:00

Haley is being creative and decided to make "twice baked potatoes"! Delicious! Yeah, I know, I am spoiled. So what contribution did I make? Well, this picture of course!

Parker Enjoys a Wet Day!

2010-01-09T09:19:00.000-08:00

Haley Gets Ukelele Today!

2010-01-08T20:13:00.000-08:00

On Monday, a little guitar shop in Hawaii put Haley's ukulele in the mail. It arrived today and Haley wasted no time putting it to use! Hear her play!

Honor Student

2009-12-31T12:25:00.001-08:00

Nestled in the family room, log stove blazing and hot water bottle cradled, Haley sets aside her glamorous lifestyle to finish studies before going back to school this next week.

"Avoiding the Towel"

2009-12-30T14:50:00.001-08:00

I read somewhere that throughout life dogs maintain an emotional level of a two year old human. This picture is a good example: after taking a nice walk with Parker in the snow we returned to find Annie waiting with a towel to dry Parker's wet feet. Parker, with two year old charm, declares he would rather play with Mr. Monkey.

"Fallen Bamboo"

2009-12-30T12:48:00.000-08:00

Woke up this morning to find our potted bamboo plants overturned. I am fascinated to think as an act of self-preservation, the bamboo would fall over before breaking under the weight of the snow.

Snow Portrait!

2009-12-29T20:32:00.001-08:00

First snow this winter. I grab everyone and we head outside. It's late, going on 8pm because Annie and I just got off work. Haley and Parker had just picked us up. It was so beautiful outside we just had to get a picture!

House Lights at Night in Snow

2009-12-29T20:09:00.000-08:00

Today we were surprised by snow! Just had to get out and take some pictures.

Winter Horse

2009-12-27T09:42:00.001-08:00

"Childhood Past" Winter seems an appropriate time for looking back on the childhood joys we have left behind.

Snowmen Love Toilets!

2009-12-26T18:02:00.000-08:00

Happy holidays from our new toilet! I joined the crowd today looking for bargains...on a new toilet. And here it is! The ceramic reservoir cracked and flooded the floor last night. (Thanks go out to my dad and youtube for their generous help!)

Christmas Party at Loni and John’s

2009-12-24T22:18:00.000-08:00

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"Christmas Cats"

2009-12-24T13:32:00.001-08:00

"Christmas Cats" Out for our morning walk, Parker and I chance upon two denizens of Forest Grove. Huddling together against the cold morning elements these cats provide a stark contrast to the warmth projected during our yearly Christmas season.

Annie Begins Cooking for Christmas

2009-12-23T15:01:00.001-08:00

Annie Freezes Haley's Shoes

2009-12-23T13:37:00.000-08:00

Filipino ingenuity gone awry... Taking advantage of her husband's handyman inadequacies, Annie put a large tub under a clogged downspout. She then added our daughter's gunked-up xcountry shoes. Result? In the spring when National Geographic comes looking for a buried wooly mammoth guess what they will find?

Parker Makes New Friend at Joseph Gale Schoolyard, Forest Grove, Oregon

2009-12-22T14:06:00.001-08:00

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Morning Walk with Parker to Rogers Park

2009-12-22T13:02:00.001-08:00

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New Camera Today! (Panasonic Lumix LX3)

2009-12-21T22:01:00.000-08:00

First Pictures with the new camera. Post processing in picnik.com (way cool site!)

Christmas Party at Dina and David’s

2009-12-19T23:33:00.000-08:00

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Parker does His Balloon Exercising!

2009-12-11T15:20:00.000-08:00

Annie and Haley Making Monster Cookies!

2009-12-07T17:59:00.000-08:00

I came home to find mother and daughter busy making cookies!

Nick and Best Friend in the Whole World!

2009-12-05T14:10:00.000-08:00

Homecoming Dance for Haley

2009-12-05T08:25:00.000-08:00

Haley goes to the homecoming dance with the track coach's son. I title this picture, "Pebbles and Bam Bam".

Thanksgiving Get Together

2009-11-26T21:19:00.000-08:00

Raking the Fall Leaves in Forest Grove, Oregon

2009-11-14T10:53:00.000-08:00

Annie's Sister Lutchie and Her Daughter Carla

2009-10-24T03:06:00.001-07:00

This last Saturday was a big day in Lipa. Niece Kharen got married. Thanks to Lutchie and Carla (pictured here outside the church) we have some beautiful photographs. Maraming Salamat!

Another Rainy Day in Oregon

2009-10-21T10:05:00.001-07:00

Apol and Kharen Wedding Pictures 10/17/09

2009-10-17T21:37:00.000-07:00

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Roldan, Leslie, and Abby at Kharen and Apol's Wedding

2009-10-17T19:44:00.000-07:00

Stole these pictures from Roldan's Facebook album (I'm so sneaky)

Niece Kharen Gets Married!

2009-10-17T02:37:00.000-07:00

This last Saturday, October 17th, our niece Kharen married her sweetheart, Apol, in the Philippines. Maraming wishes for love, happiness, and laughter. (Niece Carla sent us photos. Thanks, Carla!)

Kharen's birthday is on October 19th.

It's Official, I am 57Years Old

2009-10-16T09:04:00.000-07:00

This just in! My official 57th birthday picture! Daughter Haley gave me a card that starts "A long, LONG, time ago..." (when opened plays Star Wars theme. Cute!) and a huge jar of cashews (yum!). Wife Annie gave me some BearPaw slippers, making me promise to keep them locked up in the closet (Parker loves chewing slippers. Little does Annie know he only does it to make it easy for her to think of the same gift for each occasion in my life.) Oh, and Haley, on her own (bless her heart), went to Safeway and bought me a carrot cake! (and yes she bought it day old to save $2! Good girl!!)

Early Morning Walk with Parker

2009-10-10T08:38:00.000-07:00

Haley Cross Country Meet at Western Oregon University

2009-09-19T21:04:00.001-07:00

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Whether in the “massage” line, or being artsy-smartsy with her fellow runners, Haley has a way of always enjoying herself!

Haley on Cross Country Team, Competes Western Oregon University Today

2009-09-19T15:20:00.001-07:00

Here’s a picture of Haley with her Cross Country Team for this year.

This picture was in the Hillsboro Argus.

Enjoying Dinner (Annie showing off our family room)

2009-09-10T19:00:00.000-07:00

I was pooped from work, ready to eat dinner and watch the news in the family room.

Annie and Rose Pick Veggies at Folk’s Place

2009-09-10T15:11:00.000-07:00

Annie and her friend Rose headed over to the folk’s place and got a bunch of goodies. She also delivered an antenna to Dad that he wanted for a hookup on the basement of their house.

Haley Heads to Her First Day of Junior Year in High School

2009-09-10T07:15:00.000-07:00

This is a big year for Haley. She has turned 16, has her driver’s license, has a car to drive, and today she began by driving herself and friend Robin Marquardt to their first day as Juniors at Forest Grove High School!

Haley is currently running Cross Country and is in several honors programs. Quite the busy lady!

Haley in Black and White

2009-09-08T19:29:00.000-07:00

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Haley messing around with the new Panasonic camera.

No More Phone Company! Can you say, "ooma"?

2009-09-08T19:20:00.000-07:00

Today it became official. Our telephone number no longer belongs to Verizon. It belongs to ooma, a company that allows us to make phone calls using our internet connection. Very scary feeling after a lifetime of always being with a phone company!

New Camera Arrived Today!

2009-09-03T18:41:00.001-07:00

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The new Panasonic DMC-ZS3 digital camera arrived today.

Annie Cooking Squash and Corn

2009-08-26T07:44:00.000-07:00

Parker Let's Me Know He Wants to Play

2009-08-24T07:26:00.000-07:00

Parker, Our Dog, Wants to Play! on 12seconds.tv

Large Green Bug in Rose

2009-08-24T07:21:00.000-07:00

Green Bug in Rose on 12seconds.tv

Sunday Lunch, Burgers are Ready for Fixin'!

2009-08-23T12:19:00.000-07:00

Sunday Burgers on Back Patio on 12seconds.tv

Veggies are "Trunkified" at Folk's Farm

2009-08-23T12:16:00.000-07:00

Veggies in the Trunk on 12seconds.tv

Thank you, Mom and Dad!

Annie Picking Marion Berries at Folk's Place

2009-08-23T12:14:00.000-07:00

Wife Annie Picking Marion Berries on 12seconds.tv

Haley Picking (Eating) Marion Berries at Grandma and Grandpa's Farm

2009-08-23T12:07:00.000-07:00

Daughter Haley Picking Marion Berries on 12seconds.tv

12 Seconds- Dad Showing Weird, Huge Cucumber

2009-08-23T12:06:00.000-07:00

Dad Showing Huge Cucumber, Oregon USA on 12seconds.tv

Haley Tiptoeing Through the Garden at Grandma and Grandpa's

2009-08-23T12:05:00.000-07:00

Daughter Haley Tiptoeing Thru Garden on 12seconds.tv

12 Seconds- Parker Excited to See Farm

2009-08-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

Parker, Our Dog, Head Out Window on 12seconds.tv

New site does 12 Second Videos!

2009-08-22T12:21:00.000-07:00

12seconds.tv is a cool site that ties in with Twitter and Facebook. It allows you to share a 12 second video, whether from your desk cam, or a video you put together. Here's an example of what is happening today at our place:

Daughter Mowing Back Lawn on 12seconds.tv