Although I spend my days using high-end computers, I remain relatively technically challenged. I have decided to go way out on a limb and start a family blog. This was inspired by friends and family who have successfully created blogs. I hope to keep it up to date with occasional photos and updates on our family.
Today is a Saturday and I just completed a monumental task. I have cleaned and rearranged the garage to the point that I can now park our car inside!! We are also preparing to head to Michigan (Silver Lake) next week for a family reunion. The boys are excited to fly on an air-pane. We should have a great time.
I feel like I just returned from Washington, DC. I was there for six weeks from mid-April until the end of May. I spent most of the time sitting in
lectures about the intricacies of Radiology. On April 28th I flew to meet the family in Salt Lake to attend Sam and Deborah's wedding. We had a good time. I especially enjoyed seeing Angie and the kids. Anna spent the entire day chasing Princess Deborah around. We caught a picture of them posing with Anna's prized stuffed puppy, Nina. Anna also got to play with her cousins, see the temple and eat lots of cake.
Angie also flew to DC for a long weekend while Grandma Missionary babysat the little ones. It was like a second honeymoon for us. We ate out, went to see the sites and most significantly enjoyed sleeping in. More to come...
Two years ago three of my uncles and I took a motorcycle trip around Oregon. We had a great time and decided it should be an annual event. Last year our group grew to eight. 
We had originally planned to go north to the Olympic Peninsula, cross over to Victoria and loop around through Vancouver, BC. Rain forced a changed and we ended up heading south to the Redwoods. The trip was memorable, especially with the weather. 
Anyone will tell you that 38 degrees is way to cold for motorcycle riding, especially those who were on the trip. Rain is also suboptimal. The weather kept our trip a "Fine and Pleasant Misery" as described by Patrick McManus. We made many memories and will never forget: Flamethrower burgers are called flamethrowers because they are spicy not because they are flame-broiled. 
The southern Oregon Coast is unbelievably beautiful. Harleys are great for chasing off deer. And there is no such thing as a bad day with good friends/family. We will see how next year's trip turns out, we are planning on Glacier National Park and Banff.
