Launching rockets

It's great when Steve brings out his toys

Turkey trot

Everyone including the kids made it the entire 5k. Great start for Thanksgiving.

Vacation

The living desert followed by a dog show.

Oatman AZ

This was a true old west town on historic Route 66. Mules left over from the turn of the century litter the streets. Had lunch at the old hotel that hosted Clark Gable. Well worth the drive!

Hoover Dam

Walked across the Tillman bridge and took a walking tour of the dam. Pretty Dam amazing! Didn't realize how much our Coachella Vally depends on the energy and water from the CO river. The dam is one of the 10 engineering marvels of the world.

Super Heidi

She made the Deans list and got a certificate for perfect attendance! Start calling Heidi 4.0. We are very proud of her. Think she had found her nitch.

Last picture

Had to post this picture taken after the parade. Tonight we have our den meeting.

Veterans Day parade

Pretty cool to watch Ethan march with pack 205 this year

Santa Barbara Marathon

Me and Steve finished the Santa Barbara marathon.  It wasn't easy, forgot how much fun these are.  Probably been 5 years since completing a full marathon.  Steve ran it in 4:05 while it took me 4:30. Don't think I could have gone faster, just happy to finish standing up.  Yo Pa ran the 1/2 marathon and won his age group with a time of 2:02.  Way to go Yo Pa and Steve.  

Pride parade

Wow this was an experience. Can't say we don't expose our kids! Honestly I think it's terrific our Valley hosts this parade every year. Who knows maybe the Boy Scouts will march next year. Ethan got a rainbow patch but I don't think the scouts are ready for that.

Dia de Los muertos

Big E was able to reuse his Halloween costume. Very cool event at a cemetery right down the street. Frank Sinatra is buried here at Forest Lawn.