My Everyday

2011-12-30T18:44:00.000-08:00

Winter in California | 2011

2011-12-30T18:36:00.000-08:00

A Little Bit of Fall and a Whole Lot-A Happy | 2011

2011-08-18T12:37:00.000-07:00

Natalie's First Day of 3rd Grade!

2011-08-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

Home Sweet Home La Grande, 2011.

2011-04-07T00:24:00.000-07:00

Spring Break 2011 Kicks off @ Disneyland and California Adventure. Our So-Cal weather is absolutely beautiful today so we took advantage of it. It was awesome! Take a look...The Ferris Wheel could be the scariest ride in the world. Ask Ethan. Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow so it will probably be a book store day. No arguments here!

2011-04-07T00:16:00.000-07:00

A Wedding Day // Catalina and Daniel

2011-02-13T07:18:00.001-08:00

Luc and Eu's Baby Shower

2011-02-13T07:10:00.000-08:00

First Snow in Santa Clarita in 75 Years So the kids pretty much freaked! It was a very good day.

2011-02-13T07:05:00.001-08:00

PDMusic's Annual End of the Year Party

2011-02-13T06:56:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year TradishAnother New Year's with The Gales and Seguerres bringing in the 2011 with love, life and lots of laughter.

2010-12-24T07:54:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!!! More Pictures to come...

2010-12-11T15:05:00.000-08:00

NEW HOPE CHRISTMAS TEA | His Touch For All TimeI had the privilege of spending a glorious and as you can see, a beautiful evening with over 400 fabulous women and the staff of New Hope West Coast in Simi Valley. Their Annual Tea is the the event of the year and they rock every detail!A Touch of Christmas was the over arching theme and it was interwoven through-out and seen in the decor, the

2010-12-05T11:01:00.000-08:00

'TIS THE SEASONThe family planned a day at the Palm Springs Tram to enjoy a little snow and the cool December weather. Well, there was just a little snow, but the kids managed to make a snowball or two, build a mini snowman and slide around on the ice. From an Oregonians perspective, this snow day experience was a bit pitiful, but now a Californian-we learn to appreciate what we can get.

2010-12-05T10:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving 2010! We took on hosting 8 families for Thanksgiving and it was a blast! What a season of blessing we have been a part of. We have our health, our jobs, our freedom. What more could a family ask for? We thank God.In the words of‎ Ralph Waldo Emerson 'For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything

2010-10-31T23:33:00.000-07:00

10.31.10 Tonight was so much fun! I was so close to dressing up-like 65% willing but then my default setting kicked in. This means next year, it will be a go since my desire has steadily increased the past few years. Costumes go on sale tomorrow. A purchase may be had. The kids enjoyed our annual halloween party at the Spragues and i've never seen a cuter dorthy!

2010-10-08T21:05:00.000-07:00

A Little Getaway-Much Needed Getaway-Just Us Richeys

2010-10-08T21:01:00.000-07:00

Ethan's 11th Birthday

2010-09-05T21:13:00.000-07:00

I Need More Days Like These...We spent the afternoon at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. It was a gorgeous and relaxing day. A couple of highlights included our tour of Airforce 1 and President Reagan's memorial. It brought tears to my eyes. It truly is an amazing place.

2010-08-22T08:40:00.000-07:00

Richey Summer 2010 There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of human society, are created, strengthened and maintained-Winston Churchill

2010-07-09T22:42:00.000-07:00

4th of July 2010 Starting the day out right with fresh coffee in our fabulous City Mugs. And wow, do I love my sisters.

2010-07-09T22:40:00.000-07:00

OUR TOOTHLESS ANGEL!

2010-06-26T10:30:00.000-07:00

Road Trip San DiegoSummer is here! The kids launched their summer fun with a short trip wtih their grandparents to beautiful San Diego. They went to the Marina and looked at boats, enjoyed a boat and train ride and then were off to Sea World. Here they are packed and ready to go. They drove off and mom and dad went to work. The joys of adulthood, but they had a great time livin free and easy and

2010-06-16T12:19:00.000-07:00

NATALIE OUR GIFT OF JOY TURNS 7

2010-06-11T09:15:00.000-07:00

Last Day of School 2010

2010-04-29T21:26:00.000-07:00

Q DAY 230 mile an hour winds! Yes it is true but it didn't matter because we heard presentations from the likes of Richard Florida, Soledad O'Brien, Scot McKnight, Brian McClaren and many many others. Engaging in topics like creativity, innovation, and the gospel has me even more excited and convinced we have been headed in the right direction. So many sectors converge in the Richey home and it

2010-04-28T19:08:00.000-07:00

Q CONFERENCE CHICAGOThey don't call it the 'Windy City' for nothin! After settling in to our amazing room at The Hard Rock Hotel on Michigan Street, we ventured the Loop-the hopin’ DT area of Chicago and soon landed in the Magnificent Mile while nearly being blown away! Boy it was chilly too. Filled with high end shops, banks and other publicly traded businesses, people bustled from work to fine

2010-04-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

Maddy Turns 6

2010-04-11T11:25:00.000-07:00

Our VIBRANT Community

2010-04-04T13:31:00.000-07:00

HAPPY EASTER 2010 | The Gathering

2010-02-21T18:32:00.000-08:00

REMEMBERING GRANDMA MADDY

2010-01-18T12:28:00.000-08:00

RICHEY CHRISTMAS 2009 What a fun holiday season of joy and REST! After a busy semester of travel and completing my degree, there was no greater thought than of a real Christmas vacation. That would mean no agenda, pj's all day, a stack of Christmas movies, and some good Italian home cooking. It was all that and more. We spent Christmas Eve at Salt Creek then back to our place for our traditions

2010-01-17T20:39:00.003-08:00

GRAD SURPRISE PARTY

2010-01-17T20:18:00.000-08:00

Disneyland Tradish 2009

2010-01-17T20:03:00.000-08:00

Celebrating My MA, MFTI can't think of a better way to celebrate than with the one's that have supported me, loved me and tolerated me over the past two years! Here we are at Salt Creek in downtown Valencia on December 11th.

2009-11-26T17:19:00.000-08:00

GIVING THANKS!

2009-11-23T21:20:00.000-08:00

TO WALK OR NOT TO WALK THAT IS THE QUESTIONAt this phase of my life, I would rather sleep than walk. Literally. Graduation is in two weeks and I act as if it's business as usual. I think I am in denial or maybe I don't take this accomplishment that seriously. Or I am just plain tired and the thought of the spending a Saturday in a hot not hawt robe, sounds very unapealing. I didn't walk when I

2009-11-16T16:04:00.000-08:00

JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE DAY 3It's day three of our trip. Today is a work day-take note of my working photos. lol. We will be leaving for the Hawaii District Conference in about an hour. Katie and Di were at the beach this morning enjoying the warm weather and the beautiful crystal clear pacific oecan. I've never seen anything like it. We are having a wonderful time and hope to visit the

2009-11-15T22:46:00.000-08:00

AND THEN THERE WAS DAY 2<

2009-11-14T21:17:00.000-08:00

OPERATION HANG LOOSE DAY 1for three over achievers...

2009-10-24T11:00:00.000-07:00

Doing What We LoveCelebrating Lew's Birthday at Catalina's in Hollywood with Lee Ritenour, and my new fave, Will Kennedy the most intense and awarded drummer of our generation. Inspired.Thanks to Tim, Kate, Paul and Di for scoring such great tickets.

2009-10-22T21:34:00.000-07:00

The Gathering. Gathers.

2009-10-22T21:09:00.000-07:00

Mom, It's been awhile I know...so I'm playing catch up. once again. But, I see the light. I am on the home stretch. 7 weeks to go until my second Graduate degree is complete. Family, graduate units, a job, clients and I'm thinking it may be time for another baby. Yes, crunch time has me thinking crazy again. It will pass.I've been seeing the United States this past year. No really. I have. I once

2009-10-22T20:56:00.000-07:00

A Little NW FLAVOR IN THE FALL!

2009-07-13T10:26:00.000-07:00

MARVELOUS MONTEREYFamily trip up the California Coast to experience the grandeur of Big Sur, the sophistication and awe inspiring beauty of Carmel and the world class coastal city of Monterey. Enjoy just a snapshot of our trip.

2009-06-20T10:15:00.000-07:00

THE GATHERINGThe church of our dreams. Living life together. Being real. Creating a culture of opportunity and empowerment. Glorifying our Creator. Core team bonding while rafting!

2009-05-18T19:58:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK FOR 15 Celebrating 15 years of marriage with a surprise trip to New York City. Grand Central Station, Central Park, Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty, The Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center-we saw it all and then some. A great time together, new perspective and an increased personal focus for both of us. Definately worth the trip!

2008-12-27T12:42:00.000-08:00

KATE'S NEW DO

2008-12-27T08:41:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMASWhat is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. -Agnes M. Pharo

2008-12-20T14:57:00.001-08:00

2008-11-23T19:53:00.000-08:00

LIFE IS CRAZYBut I kind of like it. There is no doubt I think I'm at a personal limit. Finding time for the simple things is pretty much null. Yet, we have a five year plan and it looks a certain way which means right now will and should be "crazy." Between teaching, counseling, completing the MFT program, working at the college and oh ya...starting a church I have found it a challenge to post my

2008-10-29T21:34:00.000-07:00

THE CREW!Introducing the LPC Interns. Interns that plan together recruit together. We are absolutely having a blast. When I was putting this team together (in a very short time-like one week) the right people connected with me at the right time. The process was organic and yet guided by God. I am so thankful for this team. They have proven to be highly motivated student leaders that have great

2008-10-18T00:44:00.000-07:00

SHUT UP U FACE!So, I'm enjoying my new mac and am wondering why E's face is nearly bigger than mine. New blog coming soon. Can't wait to tell you how I was escorted out of a "men in trees" bar today by the head Cheiftan hehe...how quickly I have forgotten what Oregon culture is like. ;)

2008-10-12T21:57:00.000-07:00

FALL FUNIt has been for freaking ever since I've posted! Mom recently visited and we got a little in the "fall" spirit! Here we are making cupcakes and eating them just as fast.

2008-09-15T20:34:00.001-07:00

THE SHOCKWAVES 2-0Enjoying Soccer this Fall!

2008-09-15T19:35:00.000-07:00

EMMAUS ROAD COUNSELING TEAMLife is evolving in such a beautiful and poetic way...yet it has not been without uncomfortable growing pains. There is a price for progress and if we push through it we will most certainly get to other side. The most recent growing pains have subsided and I have stepped into pure blessing. I am doing what my life calls for knowing that God will give what I need to do

2008-09-01T21:33:00.000-07:00

Waves of ChangeChange is always occurring and how one processes through the "inter change cycle" varies from person to person. A change can come in small waves, like a new school year, a schedule adjustment, a new relationship or redefinition of an old one. Things are changing in small ways everyday and most of us manage them just fine. Then you have the bigger waves-like a new job, a relocation,

2008-09-01T20:52:00.000-07:00

Ethan Turns 9My strong, stable, sweet boy is growing up. We couldn't be prouder of who he is becoming!

2008-08-25T13:59:00.001-07:00

HE DID IT!Ethan Richey 1st Degree Taekwondo Black BeltOff to Celebrate....

2008-08-17T12:32:00.000-07:00

ETHAN TESTS BLACK BELTThe day finally arrived. Five hours of testing including 8 forms, 20 minutes of continual sparring, called "the wall" and two full inch board breaks left everyone exhausted and elated. The wall occurs towards the end of testing and is a test of perseverance. Ethan sparred 5 black belts and 5 instructors most of which are at least second degree Black Belt, including Master

2008-08-14T12:55:00.000-07:00

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOLAnd Natalie began Kindergarten while Ethan started 4th grade. It's a big day. They both have wonderful teachers. We are very happy. Natalie was so excited for school. She was calm and ready for this new adventure. E couldn't wait to meet up with old friends and to play handball at recess! I just can't believe both my kids are now at the same school. Wasn't Ethan just in

2008-08-13T09:45:00.000-07:00

SUMMER FUNAll good things come to an end...or is that end really the beginning?We've laughed, played, swam, learned, hiked, and gathered together this summer. It has certainly been a summer of fun yet not without evolution. We've all changed and grown in some way. Natalie is reading better everyday. Ethan has not only excelled in martial arts, but is cultivating his passion for soccer. It's the

2008-07-28T13:37:00.000-07:00

FOUR STEPS TO ACHIEVEMENT-William Arthur WardPlan PurposefullyPrepare PrayerfullyProceed PositivelyPursue PersistentlyWhen you walk, you won’t be held back; when you run, you won’t stumble. Proverbs 4:12

2008-07-12T19:24:00.000-07:00

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY LA COUNTYA day with my best friend and the two loveliest kids I've ever met is truly one to treasure! The kids were very enthusiastic and who doesn't love that kind of spirit? Check out my future Anthropologists and Archaeologists below. This was a highlight not to mention the cool Polar Bear! Natalie touches the teeth of a T-Rex. Here at the Museum the Dinosaur Exhibit

2008-07-11T10:13:00.000-07:00

DODGER GAMEA perfect evening in LA and the Dodgers played a GREAT GAME! The kids had such a wonderful time except for the fact that Natalie decided to "forget" her shoes. But, we made sure not to forget the snacks...seriously? Natalie and Grandma Richey had too much fun chatting, eating peanuts and watching the cute baseball players! Di, Paul and Linda's nephew Sean had fun too. Before the game

2008-07-06T00:52:00.000-07:00

THE BEAUTIFUL One of our favorite family home videos is of Ethan at the age of 2 proudly singing God Bless America. In his sweet and pure voice, he would strain to hit the high notes while mispronouncing words in the cutest possible way-but he meant it and it was as he felt the song itself. There is nothing more endearing than hearing a child sing songs of blessing, gratitude, and praise with

2008-07-01T21:34:00.000-07:00

DOWNTOWN & RAINFORESTWe met up with my cousins Tony, Leila and Nico who were visiting from Arizona. What a great time hanging out. The party of 13 had lunch at Rainforest Cafe and then did a little shopping and of course ventured to the Lego store. Seriously, pink legos? So cute. We enjoyed our day, the company and especially the very cool coastal weather. It is so hot here in the valley!!!

2008-06-30T09:20:00.000-07:00

WHAT'S IN A DREAM?Well alot actually. They occur during REM sleep and are usually our unconscious thoughts, ideas, struggles that reveal themselves through imagery and emotions. Researchers have devised many theories on why we dream-perhaps they are suppressed desires or "disguised fulfillment of repressed wishes," as Freud would suggest while others say that circuits of the brain become

2008-06-24T14:31:00.000-07:00

BIRTHDAY TEA PARTYMy sister in law and I took Natalie to our favorite Tea House for her real birthday. After a wonderful party with friends and family on Saturday, I wanted to something just "us" because turning 5 is like, a big deal! It was wonderful. Nat loved every minute of it and embraced the whole experience. She was perfectly mannered and involved fully (in her usual Nat way.) Her tea

2008-06-20T11:52:00.000-07:00

Check Your Invite List "If people around you aren't going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they're dragging you down, get rid of them. Negative people can sap your energy so fast, and they can take your dreams from you, too. " From the great philosopher-Earvin "Magic" Johnson! HA.As each year passes, I realize it's okay, more than okay to check your "

2008-06-09T08:16:00.001-07:00

Natalie Graduates PreschoolFor those who couldn't join us. Look, Natalie graduated from Preschool Friday nite. She's a big girl now! We had a wonderful graduation ceremony at HLL. She did so well, walking in front of all the adults to receive her certificate with poise. Lots of family joined us and we celebrated after by all going to dinner. Natalie felt so proud and so did we. It was an awesome

2008-06-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

This Year I've LearnedTomorrow I'll be 35. Ouch. It kinda hurts. But, I try not to spend to much time there. Rather, I'd prefer to focus on the cake, the festivities, the friendships, the presents. I'm a year older, thus I'm a year wiser. (should be anyways.) So, I thought I'd list few of the billion"tid-bits" I have learned this year, besides the fact that the cupcake is the new CAKE. And I'll

2008-05-28T13:47:00.000-07:00

PDMUSIC IN HOUSTON It's been a great week for PDM. Tim Gale, Lew Richey, and Tim Hunton (our Sennheiser Manufacturer rep-who is one of the coolest guys I know) along with myself have been here since Sunday nite. We have met new friends and reconnected with many old. It's been awesome....and PDM has the buzz!Here are some pics of the event and other stuff! We had an awesome location due to an

2008-05-19T17:16:00.000-07:00

BE AUTHENTIC...meaning, don't suck it up!Check out Dr. Amen's recent blog article. Really, it's short.

2008-05-12T16:37:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON WEEKENDWell it was longer than a weekend, but it certainly was a whirlwind. The trip was two fold. Lew had a business meeting and I wanted to join in the fun. Celebrating 14 years of marriage this May 14th is worth mentioning. Lew surprised me, bought an extra ticket and extended our stay...off we went to the Nation's Capital. Yes, I was freaking out. It's one of my favorite places for

2008-04-30T15:23:00.000-07:00

THE LAST LECTUREAfter a conversation with a girlfriend (Rachel) awhile back, I put The Last Lecture on my must read list. Today I picked it up and am convinced I will finish before the sun sets. Surely I made a scene while standing in the book section of Costco, oblivious to fellow shoppers with their large carts, reading intently with tears streaming down my face. It didn't matter. It was the

2008-04-29T09:50:00.000-07:00

NATURE CENTERI joined E's class on a recent field trip to a local Nature Center-one we visit often. It was a wonderful time and as you can see, Natalie came along too. I showed this picture of E to a friend last week and he couldn't believe it. He mentioned how much the kids have grown! This is true, but sometimes you don't realize that your little babies are becoming big people. I am so proud of

2008-04-07T15:04:00.000-07:00

SELF DEFINITIONS-WHO NEEDS EM? Uh, like most everyone-but it's not healthy. Conversations with my son fall within this category lately and are relevant to us as a family and philosophy.What do you think of labels? You either love em or hate em. Maybe both depending on the day. For some it is security to know who you are and where you fit. For the others, it is restrictive and VERY frustrating. I

2008-04-03T11:48:00.000-07:00

INTRODUCING WYATT & JESSE!New members of our extended family I couldn't resist posting a picture. My mom just bought these two puppies and we anxiously await our first meeting next week. Have you ever seen two cuter golden retrievers? Wyatt is the little boy and the smaller of the two. Jesse, his sister is the feisty and robust not so little girl. Scrumptious. All the kids cannot wait to play!

2008-03-31T16:11:00.000-07:00

MY OTHER BIBLEWell, I have had alot on my mind lately-alot. But life is busy. I have received phone calls and emails the past couple of weeks from various people disclosing info that has either elated me or sent me ballistic. Elated because good news is always wonderful. Ballistic because people can just be ridiculous. Needless to say, I am processing. What I love about the dynamic of life is

2008-03-18T10:03:00.000-07:00

WE HAVE TODAYThe only thing we really know is that we have today, the moment, the now. That is what I learned so many years ago after the death of two friends and then my dad only weeks later. What a transformative time. I think I grew a life time in those short 18 months of his illness. Finished with the petty, so over the crap and forget games that people play. It was all business for me and

2008-03-10T12:04:00.000-07:00

IT'S ONOkay, Kate and I have four days to read this book. We are leaving this weekend to meet up with my mom near Palm Springs-lots to catch up on and discuss. This leads me to wonder if we will even have time to dish on this book-but that's the goal. My mom has read it, Tim has too and my best girlfriend, Jenni from OR says it's a must read. Plus it has gotten rave reviews and did I mention

2008-03-09T13:04:00.000-07:00

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. ~Anne BradstreetOur family loves spring and all the new life spring brings...

2008-03-06T09:02:00.000-08:00

The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless in the land he is giving you. -Deuteronomy 28:8

2008-03-05T12:04:00.000-08:00

GROWING PAINSWhen my kids sleep in late and complain of achy joints, I know they are growing. Growing isn't comfortable, but we all do it. We just recently registered Natalie for kindergarten and I think I'm in pain! Serious growing pains. lol. I want to accept that pain can be good for you. It is the price for progress as Joyce Meyer says over and over. So we choose to grow together, support

2008-03-01T20:45:00.000-08:00

"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” James D. MilesAmazed and appalled by what I see. Heard a talk on the radio by Chuck Swindoll. He asked the question, where has character gone? Does anyone have it anymore? Who are those who will stand for something, love freely, risk it all for what's right? Who will speak out at work, confront

2008-02-22T20:23:00.000-08:00

MUST SEE WICKEDWe went to see Wicked lastnite and we are definatley going again...if you want to join us, shoot me an email. We have a list that's growing. Natalie was sad to miss out so I've been showing her clips on You tube throughout the day. Of course her favorite song choice- Popular!I've seen many musicals at the Pantages Theater here in Los Angeles. This was by far my favorite-from the

2008-02-16T14:58:00.000-08:00

HEARTS AND BIRTHDAYSWe had a great Valentine's day and we are enjoying the wonderful weather! Spirits are up and I'm so excited for spring. Why is it that when the sun is out, all is well with the world? I received an email from my girlfriend yesterday. She lives in Northern Oregon where remnants of winter seem to be long lasting. I ask myself, how did I ever survive those freezing temperatures?

2008-02-11T21:56:00.000-08:00

Sally Tagged MeHere are the rules if you have been tagged A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning. B. Each player answers the questions about themselves. C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 3 people and posts their names.10 years agoThat would be February 1998. I was newly pregnant-our first pregnancy which we lost in April. We were living in the San Gabriel Valley in a

2008-02-05T10:35:00.000-08:00

SECURITY"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." -Hellen Keller

2008-02-03T17:12:00.000-08:00

There is nothing like retail therapy for the common girl. But, when it's late and stores are most likely closed, my advice is- go see the latest chick flick!Myself along with four of my favorite women (they're strong, secure, open, and generous) opted out of UFC night which is held at our house every couple months, and headed for some chick flick therapy. And what a ball we had. For some of the

2008-02-01T20:06:00.000-08:00

But, I haven't gotten much lately. Blah! We have been hit with most recently...strep throat. Now seriously, I don't think I have had that problem since high school, maybe even junior high. My kids have never had it, but I've been told, "it's going around." Anyway, I love sleep, and I love it even more when I don't get it.Sleep grief first showed itself the day I became a parent. Remember that

2008-01-28T11:58:00.000-08:00

TWO FAVESOh my goodness. This movie is totally worth the 10 bucks. A coming of age film where Juno, a pragmatic, no nonsense, pregnant sixteen year old is the unlikely heroine. I was taken by the story line and the many incredible performances by Ellen Page, Allison Janney, Jason Batemen and Jennifer Garner to name a few. You will laugh, cry, empathize...and did I say cry at the end. You just

2008-01-25T21:09:00.000-08:00

LOVING LIFE That's what we're doing. That is what I'm doing. I've have followed through with many of my new year's goals and am really pleased-actually hopeful. A new personal adventure has challenged me and filled me with great satisfaction. Our company is experiencing favor and new opportunities. You know that giddy feeling you get when you are anticipating a well planned trip or that visit

2008-01-22T08:58:00.000-08:00

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUSThis is for us today. Believe it. Think it. Act on it.6Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. 7And Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong, courageous, and firm, for you shall go with this people into the land which the

2008-01-15T22:33:00.000-08:00

BACK TO WORK?We really had a wonderful holiday this year. We kept it simple and real. Keeping the focus where it should be and the events all about togetherness, we made it happen. But now it's back to work and down to business. Tear.Downtown Disney is a fun a relaxing place to be on New Year's Eve. Third year we've done it and its always fun...and always sunny. Di is our sister in law and she

2008-01-10T22:36:00.000-08:00

THE START“The beginning is the most important part of the work" PlatoEach event is marked by the "start." How you start your day, how you start your meeting, how you start your presentation or how you start that conversation that needed to happen for sometime. It's the start that sets the course for what's to come.For athletes, it's how you start each practice, or for a marathon runner, how you

2008-01-03T22:59:00.000-08:00

I NEED TO DO THISNo, it's not scheduled, but I'm thinking about it.Happy New Year ! I can't believe it is 2008 and that means only 3 more years until my 20 year class reunion. WHAT???? I'm totally in denial. Didn't I just graduate High School? I feel like I'm just now growing up and getting a grip of this life thing. Now I'm ready to live. Was that too dramatic? I tell Lew that my old soul

2007-12-27T21:19:00.000-08:00

REACHING FOR THE STARSYou can often measure a person by the size of his dream-Robert Schuller If I adhere the that axiom, I would say that the man that I married is a dreamer beyond measure. And that would make him pretty GREAT. He is. His dreams scare me-they're that big!!! Not only a dreamer, but he's grounded securely in logic and reason. His analytical nature and intellect would have served

2007-12-21T17:09:00.000-08:00

RED BELT DECIDEDEnergy and Persistance Conquer All Things -Benjamin Franklin We attended GMMA's Annual Christmas Banquet at our local Country Club/Golf Course. Ethan received his Red Belt Decided and the distinguished, Sah Beoum Nim Award for the second year in a row. This award is given by the instructors to one student who most represents the pillars of Taekwondo: Trustworthiness, Respect,

2007-12-10T14:21:00.001-08:00

HAPPYLANDIs of course, Disneyland. We spent the day at the Happiest Place on Earth and we had a blast! Here are some pictures of the adventure filled day. The love of my life Natalie hadn't been since she was about 2 years old, so it was an entirely new experience for her and us. She loved it all. This spunky girl went on many many rides and was very disappointed to find out she was too short for