Dreadlocks NO

I guess Hannah changed her mind about the dreadlocks and took them out before school

Dreadlocks YES

"Mom, guess what? I got dreadlocks. Yeah, just now. I'm at Becky's."
"She and Daron did it!"
"I think it looks great."

Transplanting Trials

Rob, please note that I have finally done what you keep suggesting and planted some buffer shrubbery on the side of the lawn.
I took a picture in case these do not live through the transplant ordeal.

I learned three things from my end of the transplanting ordeal:
1. Trees and shrubs of this size take a really long time to dig out.
2. They are incredibly heavy to lift and move.
3. If you leave a hose full of water out during a night when it freezes, chunks of hose-shaped ice cubes come out.

Request for Dan Photos

Dan's friend, Gary has requested a few more pictures of Dan.
Last time we saw Gary, was on this hike.
Gary:
when Becky and Mel looked like this:

It just so happens that I received this picture in an email:

Infrared Anacortes

Dr. Jason at Work

I had to blurr all but Jason in case there was any confidential information his office.

Here he is getting to use those scarey eye doctor gadgets.
He will soon be opening an office on Bainbridge!

Work, work, work

Becky is so busy studying, she doesn't even notice that Giselle is acting like a normal cat.

Look - Identical Twins!

Mew-Mew

Mystery Solved

Readers no doubt remember the blog publicizing the covert construction of a mystery water vehicle in Anacortes this summer (July 19)
(photo by Gary Reyes-Mercury News)
One of our observent reporters spotted the craft in the SF Bay Area and sends us this link to a news report:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/16496960.htm

Friday Fun

Friday afternoon. Cars in the driveway. Party? No - Homework!

Fortunately Hannah pops in (literally) and livens it up for a few minutes.

Controversial Highlights

Refering to a new hair look...

His Bevy of Beauties

Happy 18th Birthday Daniel!
Daniel reports that he is in the middle of stressful exams which determine the rest of his life. If he does poorly, he could always fall back on his talents as a musician and songwriter.

Surprise Birthday Visit

I think we should all go to Holland tomorrow and surprise Daniel for his birthday!!

Your Room

Gwen - I hope it is ok that I cleaned out and rearranged your room.

How much more of this ice can we take?

According to the weather report, we may be getting more snow!

More Ice

It is Quite Cold in this Pond

says the otter

Ice

Monkeying Around

Angel Island, SF Bay

1905ish

My grandmother, Patti (seated, holding the baby) grew up on this farm in Eastern Washington. Becky and Gwen are the 6th generation living in this state.
Can you tell I'm cleaning out and organizing?

Phood Photographer

Gwen showed promise at an early age of becoming a food photographer, but, alas, is following other pursuits.

Eagledale Walk

Dan and I plan to try out new walks on Bainbridge every week.

Tree House Review

Panorama ViewAmbiance: The bar area would normally be much cozier, and less kid-full, but the Seahawks game was on the tv in there. Therefore the ambiance rating was down to 1.5 stars.
Food: My companion was, not surprisingly, underwhelmed by the menu choices - sandwiches (for dinner?), pizza or salad. He chose the roast beef sandwich, which turned out to be fine, except for too much cheese. I chose the chop salad, which I rated average.
Overall the restaurant was given 2 stars, and it was decided the Tree House would be better as a lunch destination.

And this is...?

Bufflehead

New Year's Resolution

Eat healthy meals: soup and sandwich - yes, bag of chips - no

Scarey Dog

Testing out the night flash feature. That is a cool scarey effect.

Happy 2007