Mele Kalikimaka...

Merry Christmas to Everyone...

The clock has just struck twelve and not a creature is stirring, except Kathlene and myself. As I sit in bed writing this post, I am watching Kathlene pack for her trip with Karla to Kauai. They will be traveling to Hawaii on Christmas day. Yes, they will be braving the busy airports in order to fly to paradise. And for those who are traveling Good Luck! Buena Suerte!

Kathlene and I wish everyone a safe and Very Merry Christmas.

Every year…

It’s seems like the Christmas spirit arrives a little later in the month of December every year. Last night Kathlene and I finally went Christmas shopping together. We met in San Francisco at the Apple store and made our rounds from there.

We headed to my Mom (Penny) and Dads (Bill) favorite restaurant. The food court at the Westfield Mall in San Francisco on Market St. I know you think that I must be crazy when I am talking mall food. However, if you have never been to this food court, then it’s a must go. Think mall food on super steroids. For example there is a Buckhorn Grill, Asqew Grill, Coriander Gourmet Thai, Andale Mexican Restaurant and many more. On this night we had gourmet Thai.

The mall is on Market St. just a few blocks from Union Square. This particular mall is a zoo to begin with. Now imagine what it would be like the week before Christmas. I suspect with the crowds and the lights and the crowds that some people forget why they are there, I did.

Kathlene and I finished our tour of Union Square with a photo session in the Square itself. We stopped to take in the lights and all the hustle and bustle of a busy winter night.

Photos by: Kirk Howard Copyright© 2007

Howardallofyoudoing?

Well, I finally figure out why I couldn't create a account with my hotmail account and "usual" password, I had already done it a couple of years ago using google check out. (only half of what Lisa says about me is proven to be true)

All good around here. Trying to keep Ian from eating the cameras in the house (see picture)

Busy finishing the last bits of school for the kids, shopping for Christmas, attending parties and weddings (who gets married at this time of year?) oh yeah, we did.

It's been cold for SC the last couple of weeks. Nice to be able to burn wood in the fire place. Ian's wants to break out the marshmellows every time though.

We are going riding over the Christmas holiday break on 29th, 30th and 31st for anyone interested in riding in the desert with us. Should be really fun, good damp dirt and cold!

Let me know if any of you need any Dragon stuff. Best to hit me by email, not this blog, at least not for right now, not sure how often I'll check it.

Ok, that's all I've got for now, great stuff. You'll probably want to re-read it just incase you missed the good stuff.

solid,

Will

You make me sick!

Hey all you warm California people! It makes me a little bit sick to see the weather in San Clemente at a beautiful 60 degrees, while I'm here in Utah freezing at 25 degrees! And that's probably the warmest it will get today! Anyway, I just wanted to post a quick note to say hi to everyone and update you on mine and Ogg's life! For those of you who don't know, Ogg graduated this past April and has been doing some part time work while looking for a job, which leads into the biggest news ... we're moving to Georgia! Crazy huh?! We leave in just two weeks! And I'll be a graduated woman in one week! I've loved my time at good ole Brigham Young University, but it's definitely time to move on. Ogg and I are excited to leave the west and go somewhere we've never been and be on our own for a while. I know that I'll miss my family a lot, but I'm sure we'll see them fairly often! Anyway, I have to run to work (currently working at Nordstrom in the handbags dept) but I'll post if people are interested! And I have my own blog at shaniandogg.blogspot.com. Love you all!

Shannon

Snow...

Snow, Snow everywhere and there is a ton to spare. Kathlene and I just returned from a very quick trip to Big Bear Lake. We went for the Big Bear office Christmas party.

We flew into Ontario International Airport Saturday and drove up to Big Bear. Overnight it snowed over a foot. This morning, Sunday, we drove back down to the Airport. The drive down the hill took a little longer than expected, three hours. Even though we rented a 4wd Toyota Highlander, we didn't have chains. We could only travel between 15-20 mph. Cars and trucks were piled into the snow banks up and down the Hwy 38. Did I mention that Hwy 38 was the only road open.

I think I can

I think I can... I think I can...I have pushed the orange button...Several times!

I am the bug...