Super Hero!

And her accomplice "Pinky" the bear.

California Love

Notice Elle posing in the background in her dance outfit!

Happy Fourth of July from a Few Aspiring Patriots!

Best of Tahoe Pics

Here are the pics from the "real" camera from our recent Tahoe hike.

 And we're off!

Jack trying to recreate a famous photo I took of Ranger.

Lots of snow melt so the creeks were fast and cold.

My favorite pic.  Eagle like looks clear enough to drink.

Another good one of Jack.  And a duck!

Jack was all about finding snow.   And we did!

Sitting on the Corner!

We'll regularly take a family walk around the block to get the mail.  On the final stretch Jack and Elle usually run ahead of us and then perch on the corner and wait for us.  It is a pretty busy corner and they always draw smiles from passers by!

Exploring the Hills of Folsom

We went on a hike the other day in the hills around our house.

More Tahoe

There was still lots of snow and lots of snow melt....

Birds Don't Just Fly, They Fall Down and Get Up

Here Elle's class sings at their Pre-K graduation!

Little Sisters Complicate Jack's Life

Elle in Rainbow Dash PJs

Elle found her Rainbow Dash pony PJs and had to sleep in them the other night!

Down the Ditch

The kids and I went hiking and found our way down a drainage ditch in the hills close to our house.  Look closely to see the further down the ditch!

Father's Day 2016 - Elle Starts Swimming

Elle hit a big milestone in the pool today.  She started swimming!  Here's a quick series of videos:

 

 She also jumps!

 

 And Jack flies! And Elle jumps some more.

Doughnuts with Dad!

I got a jump start on Father's Day with a Doughnuts with Dad celebration at Elle's school!   

The Owl and The Crow

Rick installed his bobble-headed owl designed to scare birds away in Florida.  Sadly, it attracted a big black crow that sits above it and persistently squawks - trying in vain to scare the owl away.

3-D Printed Bear!

Jack and I were testing a 3-D printer at work and printed a finger puppet bear in the process!

Learning About Warren Buffet

Jack watching the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder's meeting while enjoying hot chocolate and a toaster strudel!

Elle Practices Rings

Look closely and you can make out Elle getting help on the rings at gymnastics practice!

Ready!

Elle's ready for dance show from a few weeks back!

The Delta King

Here is the Delta King's paddlewheel backdropped by Sacramento's famous bridge.

SPAM Snacks

Not a taste test I'm up for. Maybe Uncle Bill can do one!