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Today, Riley turns 21. We couldn’t be more proud

Today, Riley turns 21. We couldn’t be more proud of who he is becoming and thankful for the joy he’s brought us! Happy Birthday!🎈🎉🎂

Nothing like a road-trip with the doggies! This ti

Nothing like a road-trip with the doggies! This time to Cayucos!

The finished product!

The finished product!

This NY coffee cake will look better cooked and po

This NY coffee cake will look better cooked and powdered sugar is added. Picture to follow!

Let's go Gauchos! #ucsbbasketball

Let's go Gauchos! #ucsbbasketball

Two retired brothers, doing what they do in March.

Two retired brothers, doing what they do in March. Dave's UCLA Bruins won yesterday and here in Denver my UCSB Gauchos are first up and Gonzaga Zags up a bit later. ##madness First Round Denver #marchmadness #ucla #gonzaga #ucsb

Rain today in Granite Bay - perfect excuse to bust

Rain today in Granite Bay - perfect excuse to bust out an early Xmas gift (thanks Annette) and slow cook chili!!!

Twenty years ago we left the South Bay moving to G

Twenty years ago we left the South Bay moving to Granite Bay. This weekend we revisited, with the dogs which was enough to get our son to visit from San Diego. The Spectrum, Chez Melange, the Wooden Shoe, and Houston's are gone but El Sombrero, El Tarasco, and Joe's remain. So too does Randy's. Best of all our good friends the Griffins and Parsons made time for us and a great weekend.

Often my first time at a restaurant I annoying ask

Often my first time at a restaurant I annoying ask "what should order here?" Today's answer, Tri-tip sandwich. medium rare meat, a bbq sauce that doesn't taste like sugar, and perfectly toasted french roll. 10/10

Thursday Night Farmer's Market!

Thursday Night Farmer's Market!

I'm pretty sure 115 and "comfort" don't belong tog

I'm pretty sure 115 and "comfort" don't belong together. But there they are!

Oliver and Axton turn 6 and 5 this month. Big part

Oliver and Axton turn 6 and 5 this month. Big party! 🎉 🎈

Some pictures from our UCSB Family Vacation Center

Some pictures from our UCSB Family Vacation Center trip this year. It sure has been great watching our kids grow up with some wonderful families who are now friends.

For the past 12 visits to UCSB’s Family Vacation

For the past 12 visits to UCSB’s Family Vacation Center I have tried (without success) to relive my glory days as a compulsively exercising student and make it to the top of old San Marcos on my bike. San Marcos is a well known climber’s challenge. Back then, it was child’s play. Today, 13 was the charm and I made it. Clearly, not great at selfies - the view was amazing!

For 12 years, every year, UCSB Family Vacation Cen

For 12 years, every year, UCSB Family Vacation Center was our special family place. Riley grew up here and we all made friends that returned every year. Covid cancelled that 2020 & 2021. We’re back, sans Riley (who is working this summer). Another reminder how fast life moves and how precious each moment (and breath) is!

After what feels like a lost decade from Covid, An

After what feels like a lost decade from Covid, Annette and I get to spend time with her dad Lance at one of my favorite breakfast spots. No masks, no sun, no problem. Good times!

103 degrees demands a summer cut!!

103 degrees demands a summer cut!!

When I was teaching aerobics back in the late 1980

When I was teaching aerobics back in the late 1980s, I thought people would like to do aerobic classes on vacation. Robotours did 13 trips. This is one of the earliest Robotours to the San Francisco Fairmont.

Let the Madness Begin!

Let the Madness Begin!

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