Author Archives: Ron

First Day of School

| September 7, 2005

First day of school for the kids. They both go to Center Street Elementary, which is one of two elementary schools in town. Took me a bit to get back into the swing of things, as far as making them breakfast, packing their lunch, fixing a snack, hustling them off to school. Stephanie is starting… Read More »

New Dog!

| September 1, 2005

After three and a half years of not having a dog, we finally got another. The kids named her Emiko, and Iris got her from PuppyStars.com. She’s a Cavachon, which means she’s a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Bichon Frise. We picked her up this morning at LAX after she flew… Read More »

Disneyland Resort

| August 30, 2005

We spent the past weekend at the Disneyland Resort with Iris’ brother, Scott; his daughter, Jennifer; his son, Casey; and Jennifer’s husband, Edward. We stayed at the Grand California Hotel, which is very nice in amenities but a little short in service. Best thing about the hotel is that it’s right next to California Adventure… Read More »

Pasadena Tournament

| August 27, 2005

Morgan’s basketball team, the Venice Ponies, played the first game of three last night. They beat the FOR Hula Hoops 11 to 5. Morgan had a basket in the second half, getting the ball down in the low wing and driving to the hoop. More pictures here.

New Spa is In

| August 26, 2005

The new spa was installed yesterday. At least, it has been physically located to its position on the backyard patio. Waiting this morning for the electrician to come by and hook it up to some juice, and then I can fill it with some water. It’s the Caspian by Tiger River spas, which I understand… Read More »