Alicia and Casey leaving!

Alicia and Casey are off to Kentucky tomorrow morning. Have fun!

If he only knew...

An Apache AH-64 made an emergency landing in Orem, Utah in a parking lot. A guy named Keith McQueen took this picture....

Good Times

On Lake Elsinore with Captain Steve Economou and gang. Life is good.

Rent vs. Own a Home

I’ve been researching and thinking about renting vs. owning a home. We plan to scale down for retirement in the next few years and maybe moving closer to work. The American Dream is to own, but I’m beginning to think this applies to people who plan to stay in one place for many years. Retirement years are different. Mobility, lower costs, lack of long-term financial commitments, staying near family (Czech Repubic comes to mind), NO DEBT, and playing with stocks for investment seem more appealing to me. The arguments range far and wide trying to persuade one way or the another. The mortgage companies push for ownership, others suggest the benefits of renting. Any thoughts?

Paul's Leathers

Paul is one more step closer to going professional, customized leathers from sponsors!

Driving instruction...

Although I'm giving Kyle driving lessons, we happened to get a glance at a picture of Paul's bedroom.


update: (Jim took liberties with the picture....

Giants at the Airport

A little known area at Lake Castaic is an airport just for Radio Controlled aircraft. It’s run by “Canyon Crossroads” and is great fun to watch. There were some technical difficulties with the P51 Mustang, but we’ll be seeing it fly soon.

Ryan Theule's Wedding

Casey's brother's wedding in San Juan Capistrano. Good times!

Alicia and Casey and Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Alicia and Casey, when you move to Louisville, Kentucky next month, be sure to dine at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse. He is a new hero of mine....it’s on me!

Kyle, no more Tylenol

Kyle, if you take any more Tylenol in school, you will have to attend drug and alcohol counseling classes. Don’t believe me? Read on.....

Palm Springs is relaxing

Our annual trip to Palm Springs....ah.

It's the small things in life

Road Trip to Phoenix

Jim and I took to the highway Monday afternoon and rode our motorcycles to Phoenix (Goodyear) to visit my parents. It was a great ride (with all the stops, 7 hours). Jim’s mom was staying in Indio, so we saw her as well! Click here for a few pictures of the trip

Kyle Driving!

Streets of Stevenson Ranch, beware, Kyle is now driving. Although he can’t get the license till October, he’s on the streets with his permit and doing a great job! Please post any suggestions below with good driving advice.

We celebrated our birthdays Saturday going out to dinner and hanging in the spa. I can say this, I have the best family on earth! They are fun, thoughtful, and supportive of one another. Life is GOOD!

Happy Newroz!

Sandy and I celebrated the Kurdish New Year (Newroz) in Orange County this evening with our good Kurdish friend Hamid--good times had by all. The Kurdish National Congress sponsored the event which included lots of music and dancing. Heck, they dance like Greeks!
Here’s a quick snap shot from my camera: