Saturday, August 14, 2010

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

UPDATE 5:55 pm 8/14/10:


















UPDATE 3:59 pm 8/14/10:
Just returned from a lunch break at the Burbank Islands.


UPDATE 11:41 am 8/14/10:

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UPDATE 11:28 am 8/14/10:
Prepping the patio...

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UPDATE 10:55 am 8/14/10:
Derek watches the enclosed instructional DVD! Some exciting screen shots!
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How to fill the pool...

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Operating the Pump

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The video moved Maren to tears. She said, "The video was sad because a little girl dropped her teddy bear into the water. Is the teddy bear OK??"
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Deacon said the video was a horror movie.

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WARNING! WARNING!

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I don't know what this is, but you have to have it or the pool won't work.

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ORIGINAL POST:
Brent requested full coverage of today's construction of the already-legendary Alff Pool, which places us firmly in the category of the uber-elite Pool Owner set, I think. So sit back, relax, and enjoy today's
continuous live coverage.
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LIVE, 10:20 am - Derek uses state-of-the-art technology to conceptualize the project.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Prepare for Ground Assault

It was announced about 9 months ago... and as it is for any family awaiting a new baby, today's arrival of the new Hasbro Star Wars Super Deluxe All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT) was not without its share of drama and anticipation.
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Deacon and Maren sit on the porch, waiting for the stork - er, the UPS guy.

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Maren made a sign.

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Some other toys were gathered to celebrate the blessed event...

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IT'S HERE!!!

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13 pounds, 0 oz., 30 inches long, 25 inches high.

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Some assembly required.

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Home movies! These are your ancestors, little one.

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Cute little feet!

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The head!

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All together and ready to play!

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A movie. Luke ascends via grappling hook.
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A bedtime bottle for baby.
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Congratulations, Deacon, on saving your money and making such a major purchase! The whole family will enjoy it!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

This Day In History: August 1, 2006 - and CAPTION CONTEST

UPDATE 11:07a 8/10/10:


Update 6:55 am 8/8/10:

AND THE WINNER IS:
"YES, MOTHER, YES...I'M IN A LOG RIDE...NO, I'M NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT...NO, I DON'T KNOW IF THE OTHER PEOPLE ON THE RIDE ARE 'NICE'...YOU'VE RUINED MY LIFE!!"
- GFCC.publish

Honorable Mention:
"YOU CAN TALK TO MY ATTORNEY...AS SOON AS HE GETS OFF THE BIG DIPPER!!"
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"YOU CALL THAT A LOG RIDE?! I WILL BURY YOU!!!"
- Derek

"THOSE FIGURES ARE UNACCEPTABLE...OH, WAIT, HOLD IT...MY PANTS ARE WET!!"
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"YOU'RE MY AGENT...I TOLD YOU: NO ROLES IN LOG-RIDE PICTURES!!"
- GFCC.publish

Congratulations GFCC.publish, and thanks to everyone who participated!
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Update 7:20p 8/3/10: This post is now officially a CAPTION CONTEST!!
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Submit captions via Comments, below. The winner will be announced on Sunday, August 8th.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Homecoming!

The kids have returned home from Sacramento, and we were SO happy to see them!
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A giant cookie to welcome them home.

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So happy!

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Reunited with old friends.

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Celebrating at Chevy's after surviving the road trip with three grandkids!
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Trunko, Elias and Deacon

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At home, Maren and the giant cookie.

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A movie of... everything - it gets loud.

Friday, July 23, 2010

NEW FEATURE: What in the WORLD??? by Deacon

Update 7/23/10:
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As anyone from Santa Cruz would know, Deacon's picture was an extreme close-up of the "O" in the famous Mystery Spot bumper sticker!

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Thanks for participating! We'll have another What in the WORLD??? challenge soon.
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Original Post:
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Today, we present a new feature:
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What in the WORLD??? by Deacon
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Periodically Deacon wanders around the house and yard taking pictures. Super macro close-ups, the ground, the sky, whatever he thinks will make everyone say, "huh??"
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So check out today's picture, and see if you can answer the question:
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What in the WORLD???
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Thursday, July 15, 2010

This Day In History: July 15, 2004


Maren (16 days old) on July 15, 2004