A Nice Day For a Hike

We had a three-day weekend, and I've been visiting with Jacob and his family. On Friday, I drove up the highway that runs along the coast. It was a beautiful day.

On Saturday we went for a hike in the Big Basin Redwood State Park. This is the California's oldest state park. We hiked for several hours, covering over 3 miles.

It was fun. We saw a waterfall, hiked up a huge rock, saw many HUGE Redwood trees, and hade a picnic along the way. We were all very tired. Jake was a tropper!!

And then Sunday was the Super Bowl. Jacob threw a great party! I would have to say my favoriate part was - well the food. A close second would be the antenna laying on the ladder... what was that for again?

Trip to California

It was a long 20 hours. I started off on Wednesday, and drove all day to Colorado. When I got to Colorado Springs, I made a quick stop at Jess's place. I was a nice break to get out and stretch. It was nice to see her and my nephews too. Then I was off to Utah. I made it to my mother's house the next morning. This was where I finally got some sleep. Layne and Mom was so nice for putting me up for the day. After I got some sleep, and they got home from work - we went out to dinner @ Golden Corral.

And Becky and Troy joined us.

And a few hours later, I was back on the road. My next destination? Jacob and Camille's place in California. The worst part about this section of the trip was the fog that seemed to spread the whole length of Nevada.

I think the visibility got down to about 50 ft in front of me. I had to slow down to about 35 mph for a few hours.

But I finally made it to Jacob's today. This has been an exhuasting trip.

California here I come....

Today I graduated my course, here at Goodfellow. We had one of the bigger classes - about 30 of us.

I will be off to Vandenberg AFB in California tomorrow.

Also something great thing happened this week. Josh joined the Air Force. I wish him well at Basic Training.

Christmas 2008!

I made a trip to Utah to spend Christmas with some of the family. I drove to New Mexico, and flew the rest of the way. It was lots of fun. I made a stop in Odessa, TX - just to take a look at where I served a part of my mission in 2001. I liked seeing the town, it brought back memories. I stayed in a little Econo Lodge there in Albuquerque. Especially being able to spend time with my little bro before he joins the Air Force(when ever that may be - he is shooting for sometime in February). Some of the pictures from the trip....

Mmmm. Jack Jordan's BBQ (Odessa, TX) - still as good as ever!!

There was a new church building too(Odessa, TX)

And the apartment complex I stayed in.(Odessa, TX)

Free continential breakfast at the Econo Lodge in Alb. New Mexico.. I'm wondering if its really worth it... donuts and juice?? Cheepo place..

A fun filled DOUBLE Zarahemle game....

And Layne trying to make green eggs and ham. It turned out alright.

More to come...

Thanksgiving Trip!!

It was a great Thanksgiving holiday. I made a trip to Colorado Springs to spend a few days with some family. It was so much fun! Thanks Rachel and Brian for having us over for Thanksgiving dinner, and thanks Jessica for putting up her little bro!!

Preparing the food...

Marty, you would have been so proud of Jessica, the sweet potato pie came out perfect.

Heading over to the Egberts place, we find Brian busy carving the turkey, and Rachel playing a game with the kids.


Along with it being Thanksgiving, it was also Nathan's birthday. There was alot of fun with the balloons...

Just some randon movies that I took.

Then Friday I helped Jessica put up her Christmas tree with her boys.

SOMEONE liked their cheesestick...

And after that, I was so into the Christmas spirit, that I went out and got my first Christmas tree - ever. The past few years, I've lived in dorms, where there wasn't much room for anything. I put up lights, but never enough room for a tree.

Yes!! Bring on the Christmas Season!!!

Fun in San Antonio!!

Friday night I headed down to San Antonio to hang out with Shawn Yokoi. We were stationed in England together. It was pretty fun. The Spurs were playing the Jazz that night.

With where we were sitting I kept feeling like I was watching it backwards, it must have been the logo on the floor.

The tickets were pretty cheap. We were in the very top row. Talk about nose bleed section. But, we could actually see the game, so it wasn't that bad. The Spurs ended up winning 119-94. So along with the Spurs winning, I was just so amazed to actually be in the AT&T Center. I've seen so many games played there, only on TV. And to actually be there was amazing.

The next day I went around San Antonio, and found some great sites.

Most of the old base housing has been replaced, but I did get a shot of one of them. The housing at 102 Kellack has been replaced.

The school has a bunch of new buildings, but they are just added on to the old stuff.


Ah.... memories.

Before (1988)

Now (2008)

Before (1988)

Now (2008)

And I stopped by to see the San Antonio Temple. It is in a beautiful spot.

I am really excited to see family this week for Thanksgiving. I love you all very much.