I have been out of town on and off for the last two weeks and have not really had a chance to post some of these pics. Last week I worked down in Merced Ca for my old boss and worked like a dog, so it was really nice that this week I am in San Diego at a conference and can take it easier although my head does hurt from all the technical papers and presentations I sat through. I am really fortunate to work for a company that lets me do these types of things and really cares about its employees.


Over Christmas break on day we got about 12" of snow in about 14hrs and man did it look so nice. Brenda and I got to have time to just hang out and relax together and take a walk in the winter snow.
We also had a chance to go to Wenachee and visit one of Brenda's old friends. While it was a long drive, we did have a great time and also went to Leavenworth (a Bavarian style town).

Here is a picture of the town. It was a very relaxing get away for us.

Here is one of those weirdo side profile pics that pregnant women take to show they are pregnant and not just getting fat.

Ben and Laura came up for the weekend and brought the kiddos. Of course we had to go to Cabelas and see all the fish and animals there. They had a great time and I think I may have had even more fun having them touch semiautomatic assault rifles and seeing the reaction of Brenda and Laura.

Ashton thought this was a trampoline after I got done with him.

Good thing this gun does not have an recoil...I mean really Laura, you would have broke your nose or gotten a black eye if it was a real gun.

The kiddos also loved to shoot. Ben and I had a competition and he kicked my butt, but the game of course must have been rigged.

San Diego sunsets were so nice. The weather was 65-70 every day with vitamin D in copious amounts.

Classic California. Christmas decorations anyone???

Pic of the palm tree outside of my room in San Diego.

I am back home now and ready for the nice weekend.