Campus by the Sea
1 September 2010
One of the huge perks of being in California now… living only a few hours away from Campus by the...
Slideshow
19 June 2010
Quick, follow along as we show you what has gone down lately…
We sent another package to Uncle Rob in Afghanistan.
Lots...
SPF 50
11 May 2010
We started off the weekend of the big girls’ birthday celebration (at San Onofre – more about that later) with...
Dum Dum Da Dum...
3 May 2010
My sister-in-law Annette is getting married in late July. The fact of which gave me a perfect reason...
If you ain't Dutch, you ain't much.
10 April 2010
How cute are they?
This handsome couple is Eric’s Opa and Oma, Mom V.‘s parents Henry and Ann Otten. They...
Slammed
20 January 2010
California is in the middle of a storm described as “epic” and of “biblical proportions”. Right now all of...
Spilled
19 January 2010
Memo to me: when planning a surprise, it’s not the “keeping the secret” part that you have to worry about,...
Click. Print. Ship.
14 December 2009
Every year, I give books to my parents. And Eric’s parents. Books that cost a whole lot more than...
Autumn is here
21 October 2009
Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on if you have a Facebook account and are one of my friends), most of my...
Fleeing the Flames
9 October 2009
The fire that threatened Wrightwood is nearly fully contained, leaving behind charred ground along what used to be a beautiful...
Don't jump the gun
31 August 2009
If only life was always as simple as a satisfying bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Some days it...
Floaties
30 August 2009
I told her to stay away from the brownies.
Sun Chips are safer.
Between the relaxing afternoons by the pool...
Guerrilla fairies and grinning tank engines
28 August 2009
During our visit to the Zampedris, we were delighted to spend several days in a row visiting with (GREAT) Aunt...
Vs to the Zs
28 August 2009
Sadly, I don’t have all the photos from the epic Summer 2009 journey in the gallery for either our visit...
Notice
12 August 2009
Since I don’t want to overshadow the important anniversary (translation: the house is still a disaster and I haven’t sorted...
Louis and Marie
6 May 2009
I thought for a long time that one or two of our trees in the backyard were dead. No...
Down in the 'hood.
23 February 2009
A big shout-out goes to Jenn, my friend from back when I was single and dressed up to go to...
You know that snow?
17 February 2009
Proof that we got more snow this winter in California (thus far) than in 3 years in Loveland.
Exhibit A –...
Adios
7 November 2008
In the moving mayhem, I misplaced our camera cord somewhere in the multitude of boxes. I had already misplaced...
Snowbird Pioneers
25 October 2008
I erred and didn’t really elaborate last time about our trip to Wrightwood, as I went off on that tangent....
Onward and Upward
7 October 2008
This is the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, the next generation multi-role fighter being built for the Air Force,...
We're homeless...
20 August 2008
Not really.
We’re staying in a 5-star bed and breakfast – also known as Casa Versluys.
With the...
We survived the inferno.
31 July 2008
On Sunday, our little troupe arrived home worn out from the previous week’s activities in Redding. The week-long waterfest...
The Adventures of Goose and Fishy Fish...
19 July 2008
... must invariably lead to California at least twice in a summer. We are headed to Redding, California, where...
Q's Grand Adventure
27 June 2008
I don’t have many photos from my trip to California since a lot of my time was spent working, not...
The Week That Was Supposed To...
23 April 2008
... be the week Quincy was born. We weren’t counting on it, but very hopeful since the Whites and...
UPDATE: The New Old House
23 April 2008
So after we posted the good news about the house, we are officially putting the house and the loan on...
Our New Old House
8 April 2008
For the dear family and friends whom we will be loathe to leave, and the friends and family to whom...
Christmas gifts and broken legs
9 January 2008
I don’t even know where to begin.
Summary: 20-hour drive through the snow, Christmas in Bakersfield, ER visit on...
Christmas starts NOW.
19 December 2007
I’m tired of doing laundry, washing dishes, and running errands. Especially with the lit Christmas tree in the living...
Evacuees Return
29 October 2007
My dad took this photo of a water drop:
Many thanks to the family and friends who have been so concerned...
Fuoco. Fuego. Fire.
22 October 2007
Poor Tanya Tucker:
“All my stage clothing, boots, belts and wardrobe is in that house,” Tucker said. “I have so much...
A Big Splash
9 August 2007
Yet again, the Versluys family took to the road – this time to Redding, California. Our pilgrimage was made...
Shipping Out
16 June 2007
The Versluys family is scattering across the country tomorrow. Eric heads to Chicago early Sunday morning, while Roma and...
Mrs. Sweeney
1 April 2007
April Fool’s Day is winding down, and I haven’t pranked anyone. I haven’t even managed to get a 4-year-old...
