U2

I went to U2 with Katy, Paul, Nick & Becca, Josh & Laura and Laura's sister, Christen. Bob & Deb were also there but in a different section.

I still haven't been to many concerts in my life but this one was phenomenal. U2 played for about 2 hours and 15 minutes, well worth my two $65 tickets. In fact, why didn't we pay more and sit closer?

Tree/Bush Down!

Last Sunday Katy, Paul and Nick helped me take down the bush/tree and trim the one closest to the house and the sidewalk.












































































This was the view on June 13, 2011 when Dad and I first started the job.



















This is our new ladder with contributions from Eric & Emily, Bob & Deb. It'll get some painting done on the outside of the house soon.

E4 July 2011

Em and Eric were cool enough to drive through early Tuesday and hang out with me for a visit.

We met at Grandma's and visited with her for a little bit before we got Ellie and Edie down for some rest. Emily whisked me to Target and Herb's for some deals.

When we got back I thought it'd be fun to have them go paddle boating at Lake Como but the heat index of 110-ish closed those plans. We walked out on the dock where Edie slapped at Eric's face and knocked his glasses right off. I remember hearing "My glasses! Edie knocked my glasses into the lake!" I turned saw them sinking as Emily shouted "You're going to have to go in and get them!" Well, as you can see from Em's post, Eric jumped in and was in for a long time. Eventually we went to Target to get a net, thinking that would help. Too bad it didn't.

But we came back and cooked up some hamburgers, barbeque chicken, asparagus, salad and more! It was delicious.

We were still able to have some fun with the hose in the backyard as Ellie and I jumped in our bathing suits, Ellie's more natural, to cool down.

It was really fun to hang with Eric, Em, Ella and Edie. Thanks for stopping guys!

More Las Vegas, Palm Springs & Lake Arrowhead

The Bellagio ceiling as you enter the hotel.























The Conservatory at the Bellagio


















Katy's favorite piece of Dale Chihuly.

















Dad at dinner at Lavo.

















Mom at Lavo.

















Katy at Lavo.

















Me at Lavo.































































This was dessert at Lavo. In the background, I ordered fried oreos with a side of ice cream in the glass. It was delicious. However, I think the strawberry shortcake was better because it was alot lighter, just as fresh and tasty. I think it would have gone better with my Ahi Tuna that I split with Mom. I'll try and get a picture in once I load the pictures from my iPhone.

























On this particular afternoon we wandered through the new City Center, Aria and Crystals Shopping Center. This was in front of the Aria, a whole wall of waterfall with bird chairs.























It also had another Dale Chihuly gallery.
























Anyone like this outfit? I do.

















Mom and Dad before or after The Lion King at Mandalay Bay. Note Dad's new threads.




Palm Springs, California

















Grant and Chris' House in Cathedral City
















This is the view from the front of their house.
















This was in Palm Springs, more of their downtown area.


Lake Arrowhead, CA
















On the way up to Lake Arrowhead, CA

















On one of the turnouts almost to the turnoff for Lake Arrowhead.

















Tony's Mexican!

















In the village, on Lake Arrowhead.
































This is the village, over looks the lake.

















Anyone like this picture?

















Katy in front of the house, after our walk to the local beach.


















Just before we spent a couple hours at the Ontario Airport.



And finally a video on the way down the mountain from Lake Arrowhead.

Mike and Jori's Wedding

The whole point of the trip was to head to Mike and Jori's wedding on Saturday, July 9th. It was a short drive to Mount Charleston and as we drove out of the Las Vegas strip and downtown area you saw lots of sand, rocks and mountains. But as you kept driving you started to see small bushes, cacti and trees. It was a nice wedding in the mountains at 8,500 feet and I'm glad we were able to go.