Category: Family

In the midst of everything going on, Tyler and I snuck away for a camping trip just north of Malibu at Leo Carrillo State Park. This has become our family's getaway spot while living here in So. Cal. This was the first such trip for just Tyler and I. It was a great father/son time … Continue reading Camping with Tyler

Our Tyler turned 5 this month and had his birthday party last weekend. It's hard to believe our little guy has turned 5. Just tonight Christina and I sat outside watching him ride around on his bike, racing and crashing his way around the small playground area out front here at the Providence Mission Homes. … Continue reading Happy Birthday Tyler

I am a little behind these days on my writing (well, actually, just about everything), but thought that Kira's birthday certainly deserves my attention. On February 17th Kira turned three years old. I can't believe how fast she is growing up! It seemed like just yesterday our little girl was born. She continues to be … Continue reading Kira’s Big Birthday Bash

After a delicious Christmas meal and great time at my parents house in San Clemente, we hit the road at 3AM on December 26th for Sunriver, OR, where Christina's folks live and run a pastor and missionary retreat center. After a very long day, we arrived in Sunriver at about 8PM. The worse part of … Continue reading A Sunriver Retreat

The coaching of the Orange Lions continues. . . If you haven't ever watched a group of 3 and 4 year-old's play T-ball, your missing out! Perhaps its because I'm the coach, but I am very impressed with this group of kiddos. One little player on the team is probably a future hall of famer. … Continue reading The T-Ball Sagas

Tyler started T-ball this past week. Guess who the coach is? the whole experience kind of crept up on me. I never anticipated coaching, but given the need and a gentle nudge in the side by my loving wife, I volunteered. And you know what? I actually enjoy it!! Yesterday, one of my fellow coaches … Continue reading Time for Baseball!