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Final Regular Season Game

2009-11-14T16:46:00.000-08:00

Today was the last regular season game for football. All I can say is THANK GOD! This hasn't been a fun experience for Mark. Though, today he got in on a couple of tackles. This is the only one I got a picture of (he's #31). Looks like his teammate is about to pants him, but thankfully he didn't. Of course, they scored on the next play and it turned out to be the winning touchdown.

I think we're the 4th place seed and Florida State (the team we played today) is the 1st place seed. So we'll be playing them again next week. Of course, I think they will be playing a consolation game, but it is scheduled for December 4th. That's the night of the Seaworld Passholder's Christmas event. I've only been able to go once and I'd love to go again.... we'll have to wait and see...

Looking good!

2009-11-09T13:17:00.001-08:00

Since I am sitting here at BofA waiting to talk to someone about my lost ATM Card I might as well blog about my youngest son. BTW I know I could call and have the card cancelled but in my feeble mind I thought doing it in person would be better... We'll see...

Saturday when I was looking for Tim's tux I came across a jacket that would fit Mark. When he tried it own he thought it was awesome. And let's face it he looks pretty darn good. He wanted to do the tie too so Erwin was nice enough to set him up.

Such a good looking kid!

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

My Halloweenie Kid

2009-11-01T14:37:00.001-08:00

One of my favorite places is Legoland California in Carlsbad. Because of the commerative bricks. Every chance I have to get one I do. At Halloween it's Brick or Treat every weekend. This year we could go until Saturday the 31st. I had no idea what the crowd would be like but after Mark's football game we headed south to the land of a million legos.

We were happy to find a park that was not only a pleasant temperature but had a pleasant level of people. We were able to ride our favorte rides and play in the park.

Starting at 5 was the night time festivities. The picture of "purple" Mark comes from the brick or treat trail where kids go from door to door to get their treats. (including their commerative bricks!)

Mark was really a great kid to be ariund until the sugar. But that's for another day.

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

A Rose By Any Other Name…

2009-10-23T20:56:00.001-07:00

Last Sunday Mark was a case study for Aubree, so we met at the university. So, I took my camera and went to find something to take pictures. I wanted to play with different the settings. So I found this very pretty rose in the Rose Garden. I had a lot of fun with different settings and got some very different effects.

Why mornings are bad...

2009-10-22T09:27:00.001-07:00

This morning I tried to train the university's provost. The keyword is tried! The problem is neither one of us do mornings very well. And this morning at 8:30 trying to play with his tablet was pretty pointless. Especially since I don't have one (yet) and it's been over a month since I played with one.

Needless to other than being able to hassle (not harass hassle) one another (which is always a good time) it wasn't a productive time.

As alway Mike was gracious, in the way that only Mike can be!

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

Football part 2

2009-10-17T22:53:00.000-07:00

So... Mark did raise his hand when coach asked if people wanted to play more. So Mark did play more. He didn't do anything outstanding but he tried hard. He stayed focused while he was in there.

They ended up winning 22-20. It was a good game and it was nice to beat the Seminoles!

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

Football at night

2009-10-17T20:34:00.001-07:00

Not all that different than football at day. I'm just more tired and I can't get very good pictures. I didn't bring my camera. Just the phone.

Mark only played two plays in the first half. Kinda frustrating but when the coach ask if anyone thinks they're not getting enough playing time he sits there and says nothing.

Oh well... He must have been switched at birth.

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

The broccoli continues to grow

2009-10-16T17:47:00.001-07:00

The broccoli contues to get bigger. I have no idea what to do with it. I'll just keep watching, watering, and waiting.

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Commerative lego bricks

2009-10-14T20:52:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite things about Legoland is the commerative bricks. Here is the wall I've been building over the past few years. Hopefully I'll be able to get a couple more during brick or treat for Halloween!

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

California sunset

2009-10-10T18:36:00.001-07:00

Ah nice... Could almost pretend that's ocean in the distance

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More photo phun...

2009-10-09T10:57:00.000-07:00

Meet Dante and his pet gecko. I'm sure she has a name but I can't remember it. I'm sure Dante will enlighten us.

There are many things one can say about Dante but I won't put those here. (smile)

Happy Friday!

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

Photo phun

2009-10-08T15:39:00.000-07:00

I love my new phone! No, it doesn't have all the cool features that the iphone has, but I am still having loads of fun. (and the apps will come... I hope)

Anyway here are 4 of my favorite people as we ride back from west campus on the trolley. Let's just say good times for all!

It's kinda impressive how good the picture is condering the trolley is far from a smooth ride, kinda reminds me of the dirt roads in Oklahoma on a school bus.

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

Follow up to the Earlier Post

2009-10-07T15:34:00.001-07:00

Few days ago posted the black and white picture of the “Scream” then forgot to follow up with what was going on.

The item between the stars is one of two kidney stones that live inside my right kidney. One is 7mm and the other is 8 mm.

The beautiful thing is there is no way to know whether they will stay where they are or whether they will move and be a major problem.

So now I guess we know where Tim gets his problems.

Broccoli anyone?

2009-10-06T10:03:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure why but when I saw these little broccoli plants I decided to try growing it. They are doing very well. Not sure what they will look like when they are ready... I guess I'll find out.

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

Just Too Fun Not to Share

2009-10-03T12:05:00.001-07:00

This would normally go on my “Email” blog, but these are just too cool not to share here!

A Public Toilet in Houston

Now the inside:

It uses one way glass. Not sure I would still be able to do my ‘business"’

Then again, I’m not sure I could step into this bathroom either:

Of course, I think every smoker’s lounge should have this painted on the ceiling:

Guess what?

2009-10-01T14:43:00.001-07:00

So… any guesses what this might be?!?!?!?!

Honoring a hero of the faith

2009-09-30T18:29:00.000-07:00

Today we honored one of my favorite people of APU, Gladys Wilson. I first met class when I moved to California in 1985. We attended church together at Arrow Highway Wesleyan Church and then in 1986 when I began working at APU Gladys worked there as well. Gladys was my birthday buddy though a couple of years older.

We had many wonderful talks and times of laughter. One of my favorite memories is when Gladys called to tell me her computer terminal looked "funny." I wasn't sure what she meant so I walked over to her office that was in the back part of Smith Hall. When I got there the terminal was fading in and out. Come to find out we were having a minor electrical problem in Smith Hall. This was because HBO (or Showtime I don't remember which) was filming OJ Simpson's TV show. The lights and all the equipment were pulling all the power. We found this funny and were laughing. Evidently we were laughing loud enough we were disturbing the filming. One of the crew came over to tell us to be quiet.

I miss Gladys. She was a good and faithful friend. I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to sit in her office right before Christmas and we were able to chat for quite awhile. Then again in January not long before her stroke we were able to talk during the Heart to Heart lunch.

The event today was very nice and appropriately honored a godly woman. Many lives at APU were touched by her faithful service.

Let's try this method

2009-09-28T14:31:00.001-07:00

My second attempt was successful, but I want to be able to send my pictures as well. So this time I will send my lizard via email. Will it work?

-- Sent from my Palm Pre

2009-09-28T14:24:00.001-07:00

Today I step into the world of txt blogging. Of course this is my second attempt, the first failed! Will try 2 be more successful?

Football is here!

2009-09-12T11:50:00.001-07:00

Today was a scrimmage for Mark in football. This year he has a new coach. Even though he’s one of our biggest kids he doesn’t seem to have that killer instinct when it comes to sports. Makes me think he’s adopted. HA

I think he’s going t try harder this season, hopefully he’ll start getting the hang of it. He’s number 31.

Let us Never Forget

2009-09-11T09:35:00.001-07:00

This is the display set up on our West Campus in Azusa.
The email that was sent out this morning from the University’s President’s Council:

Eight years ago today, the United States of America and the world experienced a tragedy that would change us, and unite us. Today, we invite you, as members of the APU community, to take a moment to pause and remember those lost through the circumstances of 9/11. A group of Azusa Pacific University ROTC students have created a memorial on the West Campus lawn that is an impactful reminder and a challenge to never forget.
The memorial, created with 2,996 American and international flags representing each life lost will be on display until sunset (picture above).
Blessings on your day.
The President’s Council

First APU Home Football Game

2009-09-06T15:28:00.001-07:00

Last night was APU’s second game and first home game. It is also Orientation weekend for new students, which means there would be a large crowd. The university was able to use Citrus Stadium which was a good thing. There was an estimated 5000 people there for the game.

Unfortunately, San Diego was just a little stronger. Although I didn’t get any really good pictures of the game I did have some fun with the people on the sidelines.

Two of my favorite people, Jon Wallace and Terry Franson.

During the game one of the players was injured and had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital. His teammates that were on the field at the time gather in prayer on his behalf.

Anthony make the rounds!

This was probably the best picture I got all night. Before September 26 gotta figure out the best setting for night pictures.

Ah yes, our Chief of Campus Safety deep in thought!

La Jolla August 27

2009-09-05T17:07:00.001-07:00

Had to go down to the San Diego Center for an orientation for School of Education. We left early enough to make sure we didn’t get caught in traffic. Fortunately, no traffic meant time to kill. So we stopped at La Jolla to check out the beach. It was a gorgeous day and it’s a beautiful beach.

Pictures taken with my Envy2

Sunset California

2009-08-23T13:48:00.001-07:00

Smog can do beautiful things to a sunset!

Winner!!!

2009-08-16T13:51:00.001-07:00

Yesterday marked the conclusion of the summer bowling league for Mark. It was a good season with him being matched up with an excellent partner. Edmund was not only a good bowler but a good personality for Mark.

They ended up winning their division. They also had the Team High Series Handicap for their division. Mark also received second place for most improved by improving his average by 3 pins over the course of the league. He did a good job over all.