Shaver Lake

Startup Man actually took three days off work and drove 4 hours for vacation time! We stayed in a huge cabin at Shaver Lake, Walter's first experience with water that didn't attack him.

Silly Walter, I can't throw THAT stick for you!

Better hang on boys, Momma's driving the boat. Photo by Rachel.

New Reef Fish

Okay, not a perfect shot with my new camera, but you get the idea. I have a new purple Coral Beauty angelfish for my reef tank. It's nice to have a subject that doesn't care how many pictures it takes for me to get it right. Unfortunately, it doesn't hold still.

Sean's new fish, on the other hand, hovers in place all of the time. His new Long-Horned Cowfish (juvenile, no horns yet) is even eating out of his hand, after only 3 days.

Cub Scout BBQ

Time for the end of the year Pack 608 BBQ. It was Den 5's turn to cook, so the Ken's went to Costco. Only 4 phone calls to me asking for directions in Costco, and they had all they needed. The boys did a water balloon toss, tug of war, and got their earned badges/beltloops.

Martin Rd Fire

Okay, so it's not THAT close to us... it still looks scary close when we can see where the plume starts. Here's hoping the wind stays low and the fire is contained before it jumps the ridge and heads for town (and us.)

Hot Days

Here are a couple pics of ideas for hot days. Sean and Willy are playing in the arena sprinklers.

And Sean's Fourth Grade class is in a friend's pool, teacher and all! But she had to turn and tell a kid to behave, so I missed the shot. (old camera, not brave enough to take the new one to a pool yet)