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We received prints of the kids' spring pictures today. Here they are!
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Spring Pictures
Our coverage of our trip up north will continue in a bit...
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We received prints of the kids' spring pictures today. Here they are!
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We received prints of the kids' spring pictures today. Here they are!
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
Easter 2009
Catching up on the events of the past week!o
We celebrated Easter Sunday in Burbank.
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Before heading off to church... the jack-o-lantern is a bit out of place.
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Maren was SO excited about her high heels!!
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At Chevy's for the traditional Easter tacos!
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A new nose.
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Later... look who was in Deacon's Easter basket -- all-new Uglydoll Trunko!
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Time for an egg hunt!
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Eggs were everywhere...
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...but eventually they were all found (including one from last year's egg hunt!!)
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Putting all their eggs in one basket... counting chickens before they've hatched...
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Deacon won the official egg count, but there were no hard feelings.
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Next, we'll catch up on all the events in Northern California!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Happy Birthday Chris!
My brother (aka Uncle Chris) is celebrating the big 4-2 today!o
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Here are some pictures from his party yesterday in Fair Oaks...
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Chris didn't mind the flowery cake...
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...because the rest of the party had a Spiderman theme (thanks to Deacon).
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Grammie and the kids prepare the cake...
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A talking Spiderman card!
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Helping to blow out all those candles...
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What's in the bag???
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Big Toe! After Uncle Chris showed some interest in their Uglydolls during our visit this week, the kids decided he should have one of his own. Here's Big Toe.
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Happy birthday, Chris!! We love you!
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Check back soon as we continue our AFB Road Trip to historic (and scenic) Chico, California!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!
We wish everyone a very Happy Easter. He is Risen Indeed!!
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Our Easter traditions include an annual visit from Grammie, who arrived yesterday and wasted no time before providing a heartwarming photo-op with the grandkids.
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Then it was time to color eggs...
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It takes SO LONG to make a two-toned egg!!
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Just ask Daddy.
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Eggcellent.
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Our Easter traditions include an annual visit from Grammie, who arrived yesterday and wasted no time before providing a heartwarming photo-op with the grandkids.
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Then it was time to color eggs...
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It takes SO LONG to make a two-toned egg!!
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Just ask Daddy.
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Eggcellent.
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For now, we'll sign off from Burbank... check back soon for a report from our remote headquarters in Sacramento!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Technical Difficulties
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Please feel free to enjoy our archives as the main AFB computer gets a well-deserved tune-up!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Caption Contest Winner!!
"There's a raging inferno behind me, but I still have time to destroy your career... are you listening to me... you're finished... YOU'RE DEAD!!"
-Tom
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Honorable Mention:
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"Yes, Terri... Toluca Lake Center had your Diet Pepsi... I'm fine, by the way..."
-Tom
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"Hello, Smoke House? Can I place an order for some garlic bread before we get evacuated?... Hey, I guess you really are a 'smoke house" now, ha ha... hello?"
-Matt
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"Dad, dad, I assure you, the air quality in Los Angeles is nothing to be concerned about. We're fine. In fact, I'm outside right now and I've got to admit, it's GREATLY IMPROVED!"
-Matt
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“Forget the raging inferno, a giant hand is attacking me.”
-Brent
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"'Tis a fair photographic record, but would look far better with motion applied."
"'Tis a fair photographic record, but would look far better with motion applied."
-Eadweard Muybridge
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"Drastic times call for drastic measures, so I'm going to climb that water tower in back of me and turn on the spigot------uh, do water towers have spigots?"
-Grammie
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"...no, I will not hold. I've been on hold for almost four minutes already... Yeah, so?... Well it's gonna get even hotter when I report you to the Better Business Bureau. Don't you dare hang up on me!!! Oh, so that's how it is?! The Toluca Lake Center has not heard the last of Derek N. Alff!"
-Derek
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THANK YOU everyone for your participation in our Caption Contest, and congratulations Tom!
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"...no, I will not hold. I've been on hold for almost four minutes already... Yeah, so?... Well it's gonna get even hotter when I report you to the Better Business Bureau. Don't you dare hang up on me!!! Oh, so that's how it is?! The Toluca Lake Center has not heard the last of Derek N. Alff!"
-Derek
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THANK YOU everyone for your participation in our Caption Contest, and congratulations Tom!
Monday, March 30, 2009
This Day In History - and CAPTION CONTEST
Derek on March 30, 2007
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Please think of an appropriate caption for this picture and submit via Comments, below. The contest will close on April 6, 2009. The winning entry will be announced on April 7th, and your caption will accompany this picture, wherever it is displayed or referenced, for the rest of eternity.
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Thank you!
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UPDATE 6:14 AM 4/6/09: Contest will close tonight at midnight PDT.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Fun at Griffith Park
Today we went out in search of cheap entertainment... so we ended up at Griffith Park.
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The Toothless Wonder enjoys the merry-go-round!
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The Toothless Wonder enjoys the merry-go-round!
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A Mr. Furley-esque Maren was a little nervous. But it did present an opportunity to sneak in a Three's Company reference.
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The line for the pony rides was longer than that whole Black Stallion movie...
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But it was worth the wait!
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A rare calm moment for Maren's pony, which liked to gallop. Whoa, horsie!
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Ever-cautious Deacon was happy with his mellow pony.
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Check back Monday morning for an AFB update!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Art Showcase: "Crazy Picture" by Maren
Crazy Picture, by Maren
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I think Maren said the scribble in the middle is a house blowing up. And she was especially proud of the "curly clouds" and the googly eyes on the sun.
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Just thought we'd share something kooky during a slow news week here at the AFB.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Celebrity Sighting
Today's Celebrity Sighting, courtesy of special AFB correspondent Brent:
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President Obama, as he flew over Burbank today (after his Tonight Show appearance) in Marine One!
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This was the scene outside Brent's office window as the President flew past.
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Thanks, Brent!!
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President Obama, as he flew over Burbank today (after his Tonight Show appearance) in Marine One!
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This was the scene outside Brent's office window as the President flew past.
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Thanks, Brent!!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Karate Kid Part II
Today Maren advanced to a white/gold belt in Karate!o
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Very serious about today's test... Master Bryant gives Maren her black-stripe belt.
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Boards to break!
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The pressure mounts!
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First: Maren blocks shots from Master Bryant.
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The big test -- and Maren gets her new white/gold belt! (movie)
The difference between today's test and Maren's previous test... today she had to kick out rather than down to break the board. And the board was bigger and more solid, too!
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Serious business.
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The kids show off their boards!
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Asai!!!
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Maren and her Sensai.
