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2005-10-21T09:06:00.000-07:00

My "new" old digs

2005-10-19T01:08:00.000-07:00

A & J & Little Katie having fun at Myrtle Beach

2005-10-17T09:10:00.000-07:00

Katie, Little Katie, Austin and Justin at Myrtle Beach with Grandma

2005-10-16T09:19:00.000-07:00

Carole's new southern estste homestead

2005-10-15T09:47:00.000-07:00

All evenings end at the southern estate down by the Koi pond to feed the fish. Such a relaxing way to end the day!

2005-10-14T09:14:00.000-07:00

Having fun at Carole's new home

2005-10-13T09:16:00.000-07:00

Bubble fun with Bob, just a quiet life in the country enjoying simple pleasures

2005-10-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

Farmer Bob, Carole and Logan going for a ride

2005-10-11T09:13:00.000-07:00

Saying hello to a few neighbors near Carole's new home

2005-10-10T09:18:00.000-07:00

Caught you smooching on the front porch, it's so nice to live in the country!

2005-10-09T09:17:00.000-07:00

The happy homeowners with Shadow

2005-08-24T09:49:00.000-07:00

Allison and Dave just bought a new/used townhouse in Manassas and they LOVE it!
I am including pictures of the two rooms that have been unpacked and decorated (I helped) but, it is a long process to get fully settled! This first set of pictures is of the middle floor powder room.

2005-08-24T09:48:00.000-07:00

more pictures of their powder room

2005-08-24T09:47:00.000-07:00

A final picture of their powder room and the good wishes for all (wisdom, love and prosperity)

2005-08-24T09:46:00.000-07:00

Allison and Dave have a VERY nice updated kitchen in their new house

2005-08-24T09:45:00.000-07:00

more kitchen pictures

2005-08-24T09:44:00.000-07:00

Final kitchen picture. For the first time in 6 years they are able to have their good china on display!

2005-08-24T09:16:00.000-07:00

Austin was sooooo busy every day of camp that this picture shows him in the gym after a basketball game and he is simply worn OUT!

2005-08-24T09:14:00.000-07:00

This picture shows a rousing game of bean bag toe tag - one of the FAVORITE games!

2005-08-24T09:10:00.000-07:00

Austin took a little alone time for shooting some baskets in the gym

2005-08-24T09:08:00.000-07:00

This is such a COOL slide that both A&J really enjoyed it during pool time at camp!

2005-08-24T09:07:00.000-07:00

This picture shows Austin with a bunch of his camp friends on top of the floating alligator.
There is also a snake in the pool, but that seems to be reserved for the little people and not the COOL guys!

2005-08-24T09:06:00.000-07:00

A&J both made quite a few friends at camp this year. Here is Austin swimming with one of his new camper buddies

2005-08-24T09:04:00.000-07:00

Austin during craft time at camp with one of his favorite counselors.

2005-08-24T08:34:00.000-07:00

Austin plays flag football with the other campers and counselors, can you tell that he is on the green team!

2005-07-31T21:52:00.000-07:00

What visit to Grandma is complete without an evening at Chuckie Cheese!

2005-07-31T21:47:00.000-07:00

The Artrain is very interesting! It is a four car train that travels to cities all over the US as a rolling Art Museum.

2005-07-31T21:44:00.000-07:00

This was one of Austin's favorites. The Native American peace pipe balanced on top of the more modernized way to reach out and touch someone.

2005-07-31T21:41:00.000-07:00

We went to see a Native American art show in Manassas and learned many things about the Native American culture and the influence of pop culture on Native Americans. Notice the Native American symbols on the left side. Basically, this represents the question, "Where was Spiderman when WE needed him?"

2005-07-31T10:23:00.000-07:00

Grandpa and Linda had a good time with Austin and now it is time for him to come home with Grandma.

2005-07-31T10:22:00.000-07:00

Austin is watching Dinotopia at VETs while Grandma works at the front desk.

2005-07-31T10:20:00.000-07:00

Austin is watching Willie Wonka and the Cholocate Factory. Can you tell that he likes the movie?

2005-07-31T10:18:00.000-07:00

Grandma and Justin said, "Goodbye" so he could go with Grampa and Linda. Austin will come with Grandma and have fun at camp.

2005-07-31T10:15:00.000-07:00

Justin was very interested in the Aikido classes at VETs and the instructor allowed him to watch.

2005-07-28T08:22:00.000-07:00

Computers are fun!

2005-07-28T08:20:00.000-07:00

Back from the field trip and having fun on the computer.

2005-07-28T08:19:00.000-07:00

All aboard! We are going to Lazer Quest!

2005-07-28T08:18:00.000-07:00

Getting on the bus with his water bottle and snack.

2005-07-28T08:16:00.000-07:00

Getting a snack to eat on the bus.

2005-07-28T08:15:00.000-07:00

Justin just checked in with his counselor, J.J. and they are getting ready to go on the field trip.

2005-07-26T18:01:00.000-07:00

Here is Justin goint to camp for the day. He has his bathing suit and lunch in his backpack and he is really looking forward to all of the fun he will have at day camp during water week!

2005-07-26T17:58:00.000-07:00

Justin and Grandma went to see the movie, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Justin's review of WW was 5 stars! Grandma would have given it 3 stars, but then, she could see the typical Tim Burton dark side.

2005-06-17T07:09:00.000-07:00

CHEERS!!

Thanks for sharing this adventure with me the cruise was GREAT !

2005-06-14T10:35:00.000-07:00

2005-06-14T10:17:00.001-07:00

Getting ready to board The Empress of the Seas for a cruise to Mexico!!

2005-06-14T10:17:00.000-07:00

First order of business, before we set sail was the lifeboat drill!

2005-06-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

My sister, Joan in the main salon. The Empress of the Seas is truly a beautiful ship

2005-06-14T10:14:00.000-07:00

making donations to the slot machines was a nightly happening....

2005-06-14T10:13:00.000-07:00

Lots of great shows to entertain us in the evenings

2005-06-14T10:12:00.000-07:00

The shows on board the ship were great fun. This is an adult scavenger hunt with resulting antics in the Bolero lounge on board the ship.

2005-06-14T10:10:00.000-07:00

A fanboat used to view the Florida Everglades and alligators - in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, what a great ride!

2005-06-14T10:08:00.000-07:00

Alligator wrestling in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

2005-06-14T10:04:00.000-07:00

This is the famous Duvall Street in Key West, Florida

2005-06-14T10:02:00.000-07:00

Key West is full of local color!

2005-06-14T10:01:00.000-07:00

I thought this was cute! It appears in the Hemmingway House and museum.

2005-06-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Charlie Chaplin is one of the favorite descendents of Ernest Hemmingway's first cat, Snowball.

2005-06-14T09:53:00.000-07:00

Hemmingway loved cats and this is one of his favorite art pieces. It is located in his bedroom where he could look at it when he opened his eyes in the morning.

2005-06-14T09:51:00.000-07:00

This painting is over Ernest Hemmingway's bed. It was painted by a local Key West artist named Faulkner.

2005-06-14T09:49:00.000-07:00

This is the inside of Ernest Hemmingway's dining room with a vivacious tour guide named Nick.

2005-06-14T09:48:00.000-07:00

Rt 1 extends from the tip of Maine to the end in Key West, Florida. Here I am at the RT 1 zero mile marker!

2005-06-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

The people of Key West have some funny stories to tell about our Presidents who came to Key West just be themselves and relax.

2005-06-14T09:39:00.000-07:00

Most people do not know that the "Little" White House where American Presidents have vacationed is in Key West, Florida

2005-06-14T09:35:00.000-07:00

This is a view of the beautiful water and wonderful beaches at Tulum with the square corner tower looking on.

2005-06-14T09:33:00.000-07:00

Another Mayan temple - the Mayan Civilization was very advanced in the areas of Mathematics and Astronomy. It shows in their building techniques and ruins layout.

2005-06-14T09:31:00.001-07:00

This is a view of the front of the royal palace.

2005-06-14T09:31:00.000-07:00

The ruins of Tulum - This is a view of the Mayan Temple with the astrological monument on the left, the palace on the right, and the foundation of another building in front.

2005-06-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

Tulum, Mexico - a view of Paradise

2005-06-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

Dancers employed by the Mexican Department of Tourism put on a show for the "cruisers" Here they are doing a Mexican Hat dance.

2005-06-14T09:26:00.000-07:00

My sister, Joan in the center of the town or Costa del Maya, Mexico

2005-06-14T09:23:00.000-07:00

Costa del Maya, Mexico with a view of The Empress of the Seas cruise ship in the background.

2005-05-08T19:27:00.000-07:00

Allison and I went to lunch at the Red Robbin and then on to a Mothers Day surprise

2005-05-08T19:17:00.000-07:00

We went to the Circus for Mother's Day

2005-05-08T19:15:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants to get into the act including the cotton candy seller!

2005-05-08T19:14:00.000-07:00

This is a motorcycle on the high wire

2005-05-08T19:12:00.000-07:00

There were some DARLING trained cats

2005-05-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

This Circus performer was shot out of a cannon!

2005-05-08T19:10:00.000-07:00

Caught in the nick of time!

2005-05-08T19:09:00.000-07:00

Spiderman wins the fight and saves the good clown

2005-05-08T19:08:00.000-07:00

Spiderman says, "HI!"

2005-05-08T19:07:00.000-07:00

The Incredible Hulk says, "HI!"

2005-04-16T23:30:00.000-07:00

I work with Lou, he is a very nice guy.

2005-04-16T23:29:00.000-07:00

I am with my boss, Mark, who is a marvelous boss!

2005-04-16T23:28:00.000-07:00

I worked at KIDS EXPO this weekend and met many great families and lots of children!
It has been my project at work for the last few weeks to create the five large display boards that were used. I am standing by one of them.

2005-04-13T08:53:00.000-07:00

Tae Kwon Do lessons at the Dojang (practice gym) with my Sabeom Nim (instructor) Grand Master Sterling Johnson, 8th degree black belt. I am wearing the Dobok (Taekwondo uniform) with my Gup (white belt) I have a lot to learn, but it is great exercise, discipline, and fun! We are learning Sohgi (stances), Maggi (blocking), Jireugi (arm movements), and Chagi (kicking).

2005-04-10T15:51:00.000-07:00

Spending some time with OZ at the beach.

2005-04-10T15:48:00.000-07:00

Grandma went to Mary's house for dinner and held her new granddaughter.

2005-04-10T15:46:00.000-07:00

We saw the movie ROBOTS. It was a very funny movie! We liked it so much we gave it 4 stars!

2005-04-10T15:43:00.000-07:00

We also went to another favorite place, the Waffle House. Can you tell that we had an eating good time!

2005-04-10T15:42:00.000-07:00

Getting lots of tickets to turn in for prizes is always a fun thing to do before we go home!

2005-04-10T15:40:00.001-07:00

Austin is beginning to enjoy some of the more sophisticated games!

2005-04-10T15:40:00.000-07:00

We ALL love the pizza!

2005-04-10T15:39:00.000-07:00

Justin is always in constant motion!

2005-04-10T15:38:00.000-07:00

And of course, our favorite place to go with our Chuckie Cheese Grandma!

2005-04-10T15:37:00.000-07:00

Wet friends!

2005-04-10T15:36:00.000-07:00

More wet friends to play with!

2005-04-10T15:34:00.000-07:00

We LOVE to swim!

2005-04-10T15:32:00.000-07:00

This slide is fun!

2005-04-10T15:30:00.000-07:00

Austin and Justin enjoy the pool at the Chinn Center by having a water fight!