the white house at the right time

 Makenzy braved Tower of Terror!!! She was definitely scared and only went on it a 2nd time after coaxing but then was adamant that was enough and declared she would go on it again when "I am a teenager."  A family "treasure" - cousins

One of our new favorite places to go - Lake Las Vegas. The last two years the boys have gone here for "Boys Weekend."  We stayed on our way to and from Disneyland in January.  I am getting excited to head back for "Girls Weekend."

On the hillside above our house back in Nov. 2013.   The burnt offerings of the fire still reach out for recognition but with Spring on it's way it is nice to look up the hillside and see the hills creep with green again.  Ah, loving Spring. 

Unless you know my dad pretty well, he pretty much comes across as the European raised stoic that he often is. But once you break through that European professional demeanor, he is so much more.  Super funny, car crazy, great rifle aim, super strong (yeah, even won an award) strong, totally honest, respectful, ultimate provider, deep testimony, genealogist, and a realist that believes in ugly babies but cute grand kids as long as they are not ultra-liberal ones ;) I think I know my dad pretty well.  However, a few months ago I learned of a touching story that happened 34 years ago that unveils up the type of guy my dad is under his tough exterior.  Read below to find out the type of guy my dad is. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HUkOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JX8DAAAAIBAJ&dq=brusik&pg=2504%2C2106982

"The Little Kids" after we finished. #3, #5, #4 #1 and #2 where are you? Just before we got going! Walt and Ang . Hip surgery and restrictive diet = no energy; way to go! Way before we finished, getting headed out the door. Dad at the finish. Our #1 supporter (who hates crowds) has marked his spot and waited and waited at the finish line several times since 2006. THANK YOU! The dynamic duo. You know your sisters when you live states apart, but still show up in bascially the same outfit. Black pants. Purple shirts.