La Esperanza

Well ... we made it. 3 more homes for families that did not have them 1.5 weeks ago. We also survived a move, a junior high overnighter, and several house guests within the last couple of weeks.

Life is good. Right? :)

Photos

The Future

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Originally uploaded by LNPC Youth

I happily entrust my future to students like this ...

Happily.

A little late

So, we got a new dog, Denali. He's been with us for just over two weeks, but I wanted to wait until I had a couple of decent pictures before I posted. So here you go:

meeting

I think this is the way that we should all greet each other. I've always wanted a "hand shake" that said a bit more ...

Irish Bowling

My father would be proud. Today I played and won my first game of Irish Bowling.

Youth Stuff

Here's a link to the youth web page at LNPC. You can check out the photos for recent mission work.

New Life

When we were in Mississippi a few months ago I snapped a bunch of shots of these two youngsters and their make-shift teeter-totter. How quickly they brought life to a few pieces of wood and a couple of bricks gave me hope.

The Gulf Coast is still in a bad way, and if you have time and energy these people still need us.

New Life

signs of the time

It's been a long time since I've had a moment to get here and post. Reality is - I still don't have time to post. I'm at a coffee shop with my wife, and we're both working on papers (present moment accepted).
Anyway, they have a sign in the lobby here that reads:

"Unattended children will be given espresso and free puppies."

Brilliant.

Northbound

Krista and I head to Spokane this weekend with one of our high school students. She's coming up to check out schools and Krista is coming up to do some leg work for her dissertation. You might wonder why I'm going north ... I'll get back to you on that.

Calvin Crest

Here are some pics from the recent weekend with the LNPC junior high.

So good.

If only I had the free time ...

I think that this is pretty much what I would do with myself if I had the time. And yes, I would be just as excited as these guys if I pulled it off.

Stuntman Update

1. We filed to get ourselves a Limited Liability Company.
2. We own the State of California TM for "Stuntman Clothing".
3. We're still waiting on the Federal TM. In the meanwhile, Steve-o, yes the one from the fine movies, has applied for "Stuntman Skateboards" and all clothing rights etc. This could get interesting.

The Album

Right now Krista and I are in Bend Oregon @ a Motel 6. Yeah ... this Motel 6 has a wireless connection.

It also has very thin walls.

But none of that has anything to do with this post.

I just wanted to make you aware that the OC Christmas album is out. Check it out at this web address:

http://www.bombardmentsociety.com/ocxmas.html

Andy and I wrote Braveheart, but there's quite a bit of ... well ... you'll see ...

Saddleback Mountain

5700'- Check.
(no, it doesn't sound that high UNLESS you live at sea level)

And the view wasn't that bad either ...



Dan and I took some bear spray after a near miss with a mountain lion on our last attempt. We stopped midway just to practice our quick-draw skills. They're sharp.

Sometimes you just see it.

Life is truly amazing, and I am blessed.

The Climb

This past Saturday Dan and I attempted the summit Saddleback Mountain on our mountain bikes. We didn't quite make it to the top partly due to weather and partly due to the fact that we're old and out of shape. I'll tell you this much, I have not been as cold as I was on the top of that mountain in a VERY long time.

We plan to make another attempt, and next time we WILL make it to the top. We're also planning to bring some mace. According to some guy in a Land Rover, we just missed a mountain lion that was stalking another rider. Apparently the lion came out onto the fire road and was walking right toward the biker when the guy in the Rover came around the corner and started honking. Man, I would not make a ride like that alone.

Whelp ... peace all, and let me know if any of you want to make the second attempt with us in January!

In Honor

This week we send off the papers to form our LLC (Limited Liability Company). Stuntman Clothing will live! The TM is looking good, and we're moving forward.

In honor of the occasion ... we present you with this fine site, which you may find entertaining. Enjoy.

Laugh Yoga Nothin!

The plan to check out laugh yoga (see last post), was interrupted by one of the greatest surprise birthday parties in history. Thanks to my wife for putting it together and to all of you that made the trek.

It truly was a surprising, wonderful and joyous day from the balloons to the frisbee to the pizza, presents and games.

More than anything, thank you for being friends that bless me, humble me, and make me more than I could ever be on my own.

I am blessed and so very thankful!

... and breathe

I think my head is finally above water now. It's not quite the end of the quarter, but the worst of the papers, test, and projects are finally over.

So, what am I going to do with my small bit of spare time? Laughter yoga ... I just saw it on TV! They meet every week in Laguna Beach. Classic.