Happy Birthday Drew!

For our friend Drew's 31st B-Day, we did a birthday bike ride down to San Clemente Pizza Port and back. There was a group of about 12 of us. I didn't manage to get any pictures of the ride, but here are some of the fun we had at the port.






Birthdays are a very serious issue!

Destin, Florida

Every year, Missy's sister Kristin rents a condo on the beach in Destin Florida. Last year, my mom had such a good time when she went, that I decided I should check the place out!

It was a great week, despite the fact that I missed my connection in Dallas, my luggage made it there a day late, the fire alarms went off in the middle of the night, I got sunburned and then realized the sunscreen I had used was not waterproof, my bathing suit broke, and I got stung by a jellyfish... twice!!

But other than that, the white sands beach was absolutely beautiful and the water was a amazing. I think the water temp was somewhere up around 90 degrees! I had a great time trying out the awesome seafood restaurants and hanging out with my sister, mom and Jake. It was a great vacation before it gets real busy for work at home. Thanks, Kris, for letting me join you guys this year!


The view from our condo of the beach


Jake and I outside at dinner at the Crab Shack. Or the Crabby Shack as Jake called it.

Birthday Backpacking Bonanza

For Missy's birthday this year, 8 of us headed back up San G. We took the same route as what Jon and I had just done previously. Luckily there was still water on the mountain! What a great way to spend a birthday, with great friends and out in the great outdoors!


Missy, Jon & Drew at the wilderness entrance



Missy & Carol Ann


On the way to the top!



Conquerers of the mountain!

San Gorgonio

We made it to the top! After a couple of failed efforts beyond our control, we finally made it to the top of San G. We made a very last minute decision to head up to the mountains to try to avoid some heat. We started at South Fork Trail and made our way to Dry Lake to camp on Friday night. Saturday, we made our trek to the top. Luckily we started early enough to beat most of the heat. We made it to the top and enjoyed the view for a while. Then headed back to camp for one night and hiked out on Sunday. Last minute trips can be some of the most fun!


On our way to the top!




At the top!


11,501 feet

Downieville 2007

This year was the first annual Downieville Summer Kick Off mountain bike gathering. Ten of us from Orange County headed up to Northern, CA to a little town called Downieville. We joined about 100 others from So Cal, Nor Cal, and Oregon for a weekend of riding and camping at its finest. Our friend Andy, along with a few others, planned an amazing event. Probably the best mountain bike trip I've ever been on. The trail that we rode was basically 15 miles of the best singletrack downhill around. The trail wove in and out of forest and back and forth over a beautiful river. What a perfect way to start the summer!


The group on the way up the road to the top of the downhill trail


Missy & Sheryl on the trail


Jon riding the trail


A stop by the river half way down


Jon and Missy

Kearley Camping Trip

Every year, the extended Kearley family (grandparents, aunts & uncles, and cousins) go camping in Arizona for Memorial Day weekend. This year Jon and I were able to join in on the fun. It was a great weekend of camping, dirt bike riding, mountain bike riding, hiking, game playing, and just catching up with family. We also were able to make the short drive to the Grand Canyon , what a beautiful place! We had a great time and hope to be able to do it again next year!


Out on a ride (we were camped about 30 minutes North of Flagstaff)


Out on a bike ride


Dirt biking can be so dirty!


The whole group at dinner


Grandma and Grandpa around the campfire.


A view from the Grand Canyon

Wildflower Triathlon

We went up to Paso Robles again this year to participate in the Wildflower Triathlon. Jon and our friends Drew and Sheryl all participated in the Olympic distance race on Sunday (1 mile swim, 40 K bike, 10 K run) They all did great! Drew finished 8th in his age group with Jon about 10 minutes behind in 20th (out of around 300). Nearly 5000 people participated in the event throughout the weekend.


Drew at the finish


Jon at the finish


Drew & Jon


Sheryl on the bike portion