Friday Afternoon Hike

The weather has been so nice lately, we're finally past the summer heat waves and enjoying the cool fall air. We'll see how long that lasts! This Friday, we got off work a little early and picked up our nephews (and their dog) for a hike. We did a little hike out from their backyard up into Oneill Park. This is a picture from the top of our hike with Saddleback in the background. The boys did great and we look forward to more hikes in the future.

A Beautiful Wedding

Over the weekend, my sister got married. It was an amazing weekend! We stayed at the Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Maryland. We went sailing on a 50 year old skipjack. We explored the town and nearby towns by foot and bike. And we enjoyed some amazing food and fun with family and friends. We wish you the best, Shannon and Thys, in your new marriage! Congrats!


A beautiful morning at the Inn at Perry Cabin


The view from the porch outside our room & the inn with our room in the far corner








We're Sailing!!


Dinner at Scossas Saturday night




Tandem bike ride to Oxford


This is how they do it in Maryland

Wedding Time!




Sisters


This looks familiar




The new Mr. & Mrs.!

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