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.

Haley Sees Old Grade School Friend

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

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!

Haley Gets Ukelele Today!

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!