REST STOP

We passed this rest stop on our way back from California this summer.  I believe it was in Utah, enroute to Colorado.

FIRE

There is something so comforting about a fire that even a picture is warming.  We utilize our patio fireplace year round.  We fired it up just the other night when grilling steaks as Gabe's request for his last supper with us.  Being as we all tend to congregate outside on the patio while BBQing, we fire up the fireplace for warmth and light. 

ART-FUL DODGER

Arthur is a very energetic and funny guy, he can ALMOST keep up with me in terms of wit, but he is very camera shy.  I don't know why, he used to be such a ham when he was little.  This picture was taken in the summer of 2003 while we were back in Hawaii for my family reunion.  Art and the other guys ambushed me at the bathrooms.  I probably would have been able to avoid them but I really had to go!

My 2 big boys...

First it was the Mud Brothers.... Gabe and Zack are 3 years and about 4 inches different.  This picture was taken at the dirt bike course not too far from our house on Mother's Day weekend, 2004.  By the way, Gabe is older and shorter!

 

 

 

 

Now it is the Dust Brothers.  Gabe is actually the more experienced rider of the two, but likes to clown around on the little bike because it is easier to do tricks on.  Today was Zack's first time on the big bike and he did awesome.  He'll be doing jumps in no time... but not before we get some protective gear for him.