A beautiful August Carmel day. Thanks Donna for taking these pictures. We ended up playing on the beach all day.  

I love surfing with my son. I just have to say thank God for wetsuits! 

He's paddling for the wave....

And he's up! 

Aug 23rd, 2005 - Makena's first day in the 1st grade.  

Makena with Terak and Elan. 

Alex flew through San Francisco and picked Makena up and took him to Hawaii. Makena spent the month of July in Hawaii with my parents and Alex. While there he lost his two front teeth. He is convinced that the tooth fairy pays more in Hawaii than California. 

No really Makena put your feet up and relax we are on vacation. We spent a lot of time on my parent boat soaking in the sun. In the background you can see where I grew up. 

Alex and Makena surfing behind the boat.  

We were lucky enough to meet up with Curtis and the gang. Makena, Dana, and Christopher got along great.  

While in Hawaii I bought 2 surfboards and brought them back to California with us. Alex packed them up really good using a couple of noodles. Sorry Mom I will buy you new ones when I come visit in November.  

We headed to Wisconsin the last week of June and spent 10 wonderful day there. Makena with Ryans help caught firefly's and put them in a jar.  

The highlight for Makena at Summer Fest 2005 was the waterpark. It was so hot! 

While the boys went fishing the women sat on the dock and talked. What a life. 

Ron took Makena out on his first fishing trip. Makena caught a few fish. He didn't understand why we had to through them back but he still had fun. 

We even made it over to the Milwaukee Zoo. No that is not me in the middle! 

Tailgating before the Brewer's game. Bill cooked up some great brauts and burgers.

Go Brewers! 

March 2005 - 5K Big Sur Marathon. Ryan and Makena waiting for the race to start. 

Makena warming up before the big race.  

You couldn't ask for nicer views. Makena and I ran with a lot of kids his age. 

We look forward to doing it again next year.  

Makena's last day of school was Jun 17 05 so we headed up to Sequoia to spend a long 4 day weekend. There was still a lot of snow on the ground. 

During one of our hikes Makena and I decided to head back to the car and let Ryan go ahead by himself. On our way back Makena and I encountered a bear. I tried to take some pictures but my nerves got the best of me and I am not really sure if I got him or not. If you look really close I think that is him at he base of the third tree. After I yelled at him to go away...Yes I said "Go away bear"...he listened and ran away.  

Hiking along the river to a beautiful waterfall.