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Can you believe it? Today is the 19th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake.
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Art Showcase: "Woody Woodpecker" by Deacon
Deacon has really been enjoying Woody Woodpecker cartoons lately.o
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Last night he was watching an old "making-of" segment on the Woody Woodpecker DVD featuring creator/producer/director Walter Lantz, who mentioned that he had received many drawings from kids. Deacon immediately decided that he wanted to send a drawing to Mr. Lantz, too. We haven't had the heart to tell him that Mr. Lantz died in 1994! So for now, we'll feature his drawing here on the AFB.
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Woody Woodpecker, by Deacon
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
More Culinary Adventures
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Del Taco: The Next Generation
Those of you who are aware of Derek's fondness for Del Taco will not be surprised that he has begun to indoctrinate the next generation of Del Taco fans.
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The kids have recently expanded their culinary horizons: they've learned the joy and fulfillment that comes with dipping fries into Del Taco hot sauce. Here's a cell phone pic of their latest Del Taco adventure yesterday afternoon.
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Even Cinko the Uglydoll got into the act!
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The kids have recently expanded their culinary horizons: they've learned the joy and fulfillment that comes with dipping fries into Del Taco hot sauce. Here's a cell phone pic of their latest Del Taco adventure yesterday afternoon.
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Even Cinko the Uglydoll got into the act!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Mini Golf
Deacon started his golf career with his first golf class yesterday at the De Bell Golf Course driving range in Burbank!o
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Starting with some safety tips from Coach John...
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Then it was down to business.
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And it's away!
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The 100 degree heat wasn't as sizzling as Deacon's driving!
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A movie
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Deacon took a break, and the gallery took a swig of Gatorade (which eventually went down the front of the gallery's brand-new dance dress).
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Oh, my aching back! He might need to adjust his swing at next week's lesson.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Dancing Queen
Maren is taking a ballet class.o
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She had her second class today; the first class was last week, and all the other little girls had pretty dresses. Maren's street clothes simply wouldn't do...
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(Last week)
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...so off we went to Karabel Dancewear for some duds.
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(Today)
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Ballerina girl!
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Maren does a great job following the teacher's instructions!
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Plie -- and jump!
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Skipping
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The big finish!
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Right after her ballet class, we picked Deacon up from school and headed to his first Golf class.
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Full coverage tomorrow!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Home on the Range
Yesterday, we visited the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall, CA!o
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Deacon wanted to make sure he would fit in with the Western theme, insisting he wear a hat, sheriff's badge, moustache and gun belt to the museum.
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Sheriff Deacon and Deputy Maren, on the trail
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It's not every day you get to see a herd of bison!
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Looking out over his territory
Looking out over his territory
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The William S. Hart house/museum
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This ain't your house, varmint.
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The tables are turned!
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Waiting for the guided tour.
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William S. Hart on his favorite horse, Fritz.
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Our guide, Ron, gives us the grand tour.
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Derek and the kids admired this original painting...
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...while I admired the fact that someone could keep this very old bathroom so clean!
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The kids pause to pay their respects at the dog graveyard.
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Then... a trip to the gift shop!
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Afterward we went to that very western-themed restaurant, Mimi's Cafe, for some grub.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Art Showcase: "The Cleaneroo" by Deacon
Watching me clean the house all the time gave Deacon the idea to design a cleaning robot for me. Here is The Cleaneroo.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Good Vibrations!
Since Deacon is a big fan of the Beach Boys, he was thrilled to get to see Brian Wilson in concert at the Hollywood Bowl yesterday!
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And look what was in the Hollywood Bowl gift shop! UGLYDOLLS!
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Cinko was happy to be with his own kind.
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Derek samples the fine cuisine.
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Enjoying the show
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A movie: Fireworks Finale!
