Back in the Game

So, things are starting to look up on the bike. I'm still not where I need to be, but it looks like I may finally be moving in the right direction. I went out to the Royal Street Hill Climb last night and had a respectable showing. The best part was that my friend Rex showed up to photograph the whole thing. The first picture is on the switchbacks just above Deer Valley. The second is at the finish line.

Yosemite...

Here's a few pictures of our visit to Yosemite to see the Biesingers...

Then we said goodbye to the Biesingers and went over the Sonora Pass...

And on to Mammoth Mountain...

We had a good time. We'll let the Biesingers fill you in on the rest of their vacation (hint, hint).

It's Your Day, Sean...

We're posting this a day early since we will be away from the computer tomorrow, but JULY 12.......

It's your day, Sean! Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Today is Grandpa’s birthday. Although he may not physically be with us just now we all look forward to seeing him again someday and we can certainly celebrate his birthday. We can never forget the wonderful times that we had with him and the example he was to each of us. All that he taught us will stay with us throughout our lives. Time marches on through the seasons of our lives but we always have our memories. When it really comes down to it, it’s family that matters most. These are the people who love us inspite of our faults and shortcommings. Let us each live our lives so that Grandpa will be proud of us. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA! WE LOVE YOU!

Here are a few pictures that may stir some memories. Have a great day and remember we are a family!!

Amy and Eric get chased by the "Bear"! I thought there were NO bears out tonight!

Grandpa watches cautiously over a little Brighton.

Grandpa and Grandma in Arizona to visit Brenda.

Some California yard work.

We all get together and then some.

If there's that much snow here, think what there must be at Alta! Wax those boards!

How about that babe? Do you think Grandpa's keeping an eye on her or do you think she's keeping an eye on Grandpa these days?

I would have put on more pictures but as you can see, I'm still developing my skills here. Oh well, at least I tried (hint, hint to those of you yet to do squat on the family blog). Love you all!!

Aaarrrggghhh!

The California Jeppsens have a kitchen remodel going on. Here's a progress report (for anyone who's interested!).

The kitchen is cleaned out and ready for demolition (except for that drawer of pans that the workers found the next day and handed to a sheepish Colette).

Our temporary "kitchen" in the family room.

End of day one.

Stan in old bath/new laundry room. Colette in kitchen. End of day two!

We're having

"fun!" Stay

tuned...

As record temps are hitting the west...I feel extremely lucky to be the one of the few in our extended family to enjoy the east. The weather has been good here despite the humidity. But, in the west wildfires seem to be sprouting up everywhere. Places like I never expect to hear...mainly Utah, one near St. George the other just east of Salt Lake. Hope all who live in the areas have a good view because I know how fun they are to watch. However, the smoke is never fun. We have a fire out here thats been burning for about two weeks. You wont hear of it on the news because its gov't property...but it gets pretty bad. The smoke has returned to my base and about 5 AM every morning we get covered in wildfire smoke like a thick coastal fog. (I work graveyard now, so when that smoke comes we have to go inside...because it becomes hard to breathe.)

Anyways, as all these wildfires start I wonder, is the cali Jeppsens back yard (hillside behind home) going to burn... I dont think it has since we moved there and it's seemed ready to go for quite awhile. Lets all keep our fingers crossed...but if it does, a lot of those trails in the hills will be nice and clear of all the random brush disrupting mtn biking...so maybe... lets for pray the hills to burn (at least me, but no houses), it'd make awesome pics if anything.

Anyways, I'm trying to keep this thing alive again...two posts in a row from me. Where is everyone at? Random thoughts, vacation pics, funny stories of your life, random thoughts, ideas for the reunion, wierd news you read, new car you bought, good movie/book you saw/read, ...anything! Throw it on here.

From Florida, I miss y'all, cant wait to see you in 2 months.

--Al-Heshima (Sean)