My driver license expired on my birthday a few weeks ago. Usually, this isn’t newsworthy, it just means having to spend a few hours at the DMV dealing with entirely competent and friendly government employees. Trying to minimize the hassle, I went online the night of my birthday to prepare all the documents and applications …
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Cruising
In February, we had an awesome family vacation visiting Disneyland. So in 2012, we’re also planning a vacation in February, but this one is going to be a little different — we’re leaving the kids behind, and Manina and I are going on a cruise! The location should be great — we’re leaving from Ft. …
The Watchman 100
I have done a century each year I’ve been cycling. My first was the ULCER, around Utah Lake. Last year was the Heber Valley Century (which I didn’t even write about because it was so frustrating, but here are the stats). This year, with the family heading to St. George, I thought it would be …
First Scout Camp
I have been asked to step in as scoutmaster for our local Boy Scout troop. Like a good soldier, I said yes, even though I knew from previous efforts the amount of time involved. The one thing that I’m excited about is that now that Jacob has turned 11 I can bring him along with …
Megan’s Piano Recital
Megan has been taking piano for just over a year now and has really improved. Last week she had her second piano recital. Her teacher, Ms. Lovell, says Megan is doing great and has real potential if she’ll keep with it. Megan practices hard and Ms. Lovell gave her a piece that would stretch her …
Ski Date: Deer Valley
Just like last year, I managed to get a free ski pass to the world famous Deer Valley resort. I thought it would be fun to bring Manina along this time so we could make a date out of it. Manina was pretty nervous. So nervous, in fact, that her anxiety was making her borderline …
Pins were the real winners
We needed to just get out of the house the other day, but it wasn’t warm enough to play outside, so we decided to go bowling as a family. We’re not big bowlers, which is obvious by looking at the scores below. Claire and Drew (he took the second shot) could barely get the ball …
Vacation Day 4: More Disney Fun
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 We were all pretty tired from a full Tuesday in California Adventures. Megan, Jacob and I left early so we could get fast passes for everyone to see the World of Color show. When the rest of the crew arrived at the park, we split off again. Jacob and Megan really …
Vacation Day 3: California Adventures
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Unlike our Monday at Disneyland, we were able to get right into the park on Tuesday. Since it was “magic morning” at Disneyland, where some passholders are able to get in early, we decided to go where the crowds weren’t: California Adventures. The whole morning, we probably only saw a handful …
Vacation Day 2: Disneyland
Monday, February 7, 2011 Like our previous day at Newport Beach, Monday dawned with the promise of beautiful weather. I think the high was supposed to be 77 degrees, and we were really looking forward to fun in the sun at Disneyland. However, before we could get out the door, we had a few things …
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