Carmel by the Sea

This past weekend, Papa Bear and I had our first weekend away, sans children. The last time we left the house without our children was way back when, when, when....oh, I don't even remember. It's been years. This visit to Carmel was really me crashing his nerdy tax attorney conference. The good things is that other wives crashed the conference as well. I guess great minds think alike. Basically, I slept in and wandered on the beach.

Below is the house I want when we retire to "Carmel by the Sea":



And this is the sandy beach we will look at daily.....



And these are the trees that will adorn our house:



The trip lasted 36 hours but it was well worth it. Meanwhile, back at the ranch.....

The Graduate

And now we present to you, Smart Flint Goldensword, who has graduated Magna Cum Laude from preschool:


The Graduate minus one tooth:

Gone Missing: Sony Cybershot Camera-REWARD IF FOUND

Date last seen: May 16, 2010
Last location used: City Hall
Last location where it was "resting": Office desk
"Accused" last user: Smart Flint Goldensword

What it looked like before its mysterious disappearance:

Marriage is What Brings Us Together Today.....

Today marks year seven for the parents of Smart Flint Goldensword and Izzy B!

Circa 2003:


Circa 2010:


Thanks to those of you who have contributed to our marriage in such postitive ways...We love you guys.

Man Talk

"Daddy, I just saw one of those cars with the lights that pop up."

"Very cool little man. Those are usually found on sports cars."

"You do sports, right dad?"

"Um, yeah...."

"Well then you should get a sports car."