Interesting snack

Watch this video and get a glimpse into my silly, fun, crazy, strange, yet delightful life. Ignore the fact that the screen is turned sideways.

Yep. That is my son. And I love him.

Happy 70th Birthday Dad!

Do you see this adorable guy? And I don't mean Vance (even though he's adorable too).


This is my dad, and he turns 70 today! You would never know it, since he looks so young and still acts so spunky. So young, he has been mistaken for my sister's husband before. Haha!!!


He takes my boys on all kinds of adventures every year. Last month they went to the Long Beach Grand Prix after an amazing breakfast at The Pantry downtown. Every time he visits us, the boys yell "sugar run" while running out to his car to retrieve the boatload of treats he brings them. Yes, he's that fun.


He's a thougtful, loving, and caring Dad, and a sweet, spoiling, adventuresome Papa to my boys. I am very thankful and blessed.


Tonight, our whole family is celebrating at one of his favorite restaurants in Glendale, and then we are going to my sister's house for a special dessert, something that probably involves bananas, which is his favorite (:


Happy Birthday Daddy! May you be blessed with many more years to come, and good health as well. I love you tremendously.

Camping in Keyesville

We are back from our first dirt bike camping trip in one year! We joined our friends the Nardones and Potrykuses in their favorite spot, Keyesville. It is so beautiful this time of year. The drive alongside the Kern River is spectacular to say the least, and there are many sets of rapids that are breathtaking. Once up in the camping spot, we were nestled among hills and trees with a gorgeous view of the valley below.

We got a rough start, as when we left to head up Thursday night, Dave realized the trailer brakes were not working. Not a good thing when you are climbing steep mountainous roads. We headed back home, and Dave spent 5 hours trying to locate the source of the problem. With wiring, it is so hard to know where the problem is, and it could be a million different little things. Little by little, Dave eliminated sources, and he was finally able to track the problem to the corroded cables coming off the battery. He cleaned them off, and we instantly had full power to the brakes. So thankful for Dave's ability, otherwise the whole trip would have been cancelled. In God's providence, we left the next morning instead, and we made it there before 10am! Praising God that He allowed us to discover the problem before we left and not on the road.




There's my handsome husband all geared up and ready to ride!

Vance picked up some good speed this trip! He really is improving in his riding skills!
Luke and his buddy Matthew, who we call "Super M." These kids can really rock the dirt bikes.

By the way, remember the snake Dave caught? Well, we brought it, marinated it in barbecue sauce, and Gene grilled it to perfection on his barbecue, alongside his sausages.

Everyone took a taste just for fun, and we were all surprised at how delicious

it was. It really tasted like pork ribs! The kids DEVOURED it and were asking for more. Too funny. It was a great experience!

We enjoyed a fire each night, the kids roasted smores and we just enjoyed each other's company! The kids had a great time riding, hiking to the top of the nearby mountain, playing games, eating snacks, and generally just being kids! It was so good to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of God's creation.