Blueberry Picking

Haley took this picture this morning.

Happy Mother's Day, Annie!

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

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

Early Morning Walk With Parker

Haley and Kyle at Induction Ceremony FGHS

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!

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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)

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

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

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

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!

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!

Free Prints

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Not "Foot"...Fruit Rollups

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!

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

Treat For Lunch

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

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

Hubby Works on Car

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Is Spring Here?

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!

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

Haley Accepted into Oregon Junior Miss Contest!

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!

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"

First Flowers Blooming

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

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

Parker Before Walk

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

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

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)

Another supervised date for Parker and Daisy...

Foggy, Beautiful Day in Forest Grove, Oregon

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!

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

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!

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

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?

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

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

"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.