Partridge Family

Ryan's Christmas Program

2009-12-17T10:38:00.000-08:00

My handsome little boy.

2009-12-17T10:28:00.000-08:00

Ryan's Christmas Program

2009-12-17T10:15:00.000-08:00

Ryan's 1st day of school

2009-08-29T11:19:00.000-07:00

Sleeping babies, little do they know, Mommy is going to wake them up for school.

Look at my handsome boy.

Driving to school. Does he look nervous?

The building where Ryan's classroom is housed. Room 4.

Does he look nervous yet?

Took a few minutes to calm the nerves.

All is good and off to class he goes.

A Day at the Park

2009-08-29T10:51:00.001-07:00

Ryan climbing through a rock wall at a new park in Clovis.

Climbing ropes and making to the top, what next?

Sara loves choo-choo trains. All a board.

Sara's Swim Lessons

2009-08-27T14:06:00.000-07:00

Sara taking a dip in the little pool.

Sara loves her goggles, which we found.

Sara with swim instructor Krista.

Another picture of Sara and swim instructor Krista.

Ryan's Swim Lessons

2009-08-27T13:54:00.000-07:00

Ryan with his swim instructor Krista

Ryan the super diver

AMTRAK RIDE

2009-08-27T13:49:00.000-07:00

This is the kids and Mom's 1st ride on an Amtrak Train.

We caught the Train in Hanford and rode to Fresno.

Our friends Cambria and Andrew (and their Mom) joined us for the Amtrak ride.

JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE CIRCUS

2009-07-24T21:07:00.000-07:00

This was our first trip to a BIG event and venue. The kids had a blast. I forgot to mention that it was also 4th of July.

Me and the kids with a big elaphant foot.

Brian and kids patiently waiting to go inside.

Sara, such a pretty girl.

My two handsome guys. Great smiles.

FAMILY CAMPING TRIP

2009-07-24T20:51:00.000-07:00

Me and Brian watching the kids play. A quiet time out for Mom and Dad.

Sara and Ryan playing pirates at the park in Morro Bay. We go on vacation and we find a park to play at.

We met family friends, the Parker Family, at the beach for some serious beach time.

Sara riding her bike at the camp ground in Morro Bay.

Our camp site.

"UP" 3D MOVIE

2009-06-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

Ryan & Sara with 3D glasses. Sara didn't get to go to the movies, but was happy taking a picture with her brother.

Again, Sara was happy taking a picture with Dad & Ryan with her special Hello Kitty sunglasses.

Ryan and Dad had a special day going to the movies and ice cream.

RYAN "BOY GENIUS"

2009-06-10T21:00:00.000-07:00

Ryan got himself another award.
Mom & Dad are again very proud.

Mom & Dad are not bragging at all.

TRIP TO GRANDMA & GRANDPA'S

2009-06-04T20:19:00.000-07:00

A day of swimming and eating
ice cream.

Ryan loves ice cream of any kind.

They love playing with each other.

Grandma Shirley and Grandpa Ron enjoyed their time with the grandkids. But I'm sure they were a little glad to have their house back. You know how kids can take over.

WEEKEND WATER COLORS

2009-05-25T11:25:00.001-07:00

Two master artist at work.

Semi-naked painting. Think about it.

Staying in the lines.

SARA'S 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY W/TODDLERS

2009-05-25T11:15:00.000-07:00

It was a cupcake party with
7 of Sara's toddler friends.

Oh, happy cupcake high.

What a mess for Mom, but worth it.

SARA'S 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY W/FAMILY

2009-05-25T11:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Sara.

Sara looks pretty happy with
her birthday presents.

She loves her scooter.

Mommy & Daddy are very proud.

SARA'S 1ST DAY AT PRE-SCHOOL

2009-04-22T13:42:00.000-07:00

Sara's 1st day of Pre-school.

I can't believe, but we got the call and Sara made it into Sundale Pre-School. The catch was she had to start now and finish the year in order to start in the fall. She's going Tuesday and Thursday.

Sara with her new teacher and class mates.

She was so excited about school, just to be like her big brother. On her very 1st day, she played in the sandbox, ate lunch and even took a nap. My girl is pretty awesome.

MAN EATING ICE CREAM

2009-04-21T20:34:00.000-07:00

Ryan is trying to get into the Lego Magazine and this is his entry. Good Luck, Ryan.

Of course, Ryan can't take a picture these day without Sara.

RYAN AT HIS WALK-A-TON

2009-04-21T20:22:00.001-07:00

Ryan at his school Walk-a-thon. I believe this was 10 minutes into a 30 minute walk. After 15 minutes the kids were bored and their little leg were hurting.

Thanks to our family and friends to donated.

EASTER

2009-04-21T20:19:00.000-07:00

PICTURES COMING SOON TO A BLOG NEAR YOU.

MORE ANNIVERSARY

2009-04-02T21:10:00.000-07:00

For our Anniversary we stayed in Cambria at the Cambria Pines Lodge and it was great there we're hardly any kids.

They have a wonderful garden with a number of plants and flowers. The most interesting was the "Flower Bed". Do you get it? "Flower Bed" and they made a bed and planted flowers. Cute.

This was the outside entrance to the Lodge.

ANNIVERSARY

2009-04-01T16:32:00.000-07:00

Well, we celebrated our 10th anniversary early and went to Cambria for 2 nights (thanks to my Mom who babysat). We're just happy we got to sleep in.

ALL STAR KINDERGARTEN STUDENT

2009-03-13T15:32:00.000-07:00

In February, Ryan received an
"All Star" student award. For
just being a genius.

Ryan with his classmate, who
also received awards.

Ryan's pretty proud of
himself for getting his
award. He's doing very
well in school.

In December, Ryan received
a "kids with character" award for
citizenship.

DAD'S OVERNIGHT TRIP

2009-02-24T20:13:00.000-08:00

Brian had to drive to Sacramento
to attend a work meeting.

This was Brian's first overnight trip in 2 1/2 years.

Remember when he was out of town
at least once a month during a 3 year period?

This kids, along with Petey-Weedy
and Elmo, really missed Dad.
This was their picture wishing
him a good-night.

NASCAR OUTFITS

2009-02-24T20:02:00.001-08:00

On a typical Sunday you
will find the kids in their
Nascar t-shirts.

Unfortunately, Ryan will only
watch about 10 laps and Sara
maybe 1 lap.

Someday when we win the
lottery we are going to buy
a RV and go on the Nascar circuit
for 1 season. Of course, we
will have a tutor for the kids.

BOYS DAY OUT

2009-02-24T19:39:00.001-08:00

While Sara and I were visiting
Michelle and Savannah in Fresno,
the boys took advantage of the day
and went to Adventure Park.

Look, my boy is a natural or he just
likes having his picture taken.

Race Car driver in training.

Not to my liking, but note the
number on the side of the car.

Boo Jeff Gordan.
Cheers to Dale Jr.

I think they had a good
boys day out?

BEST FRIENDS

2009-02-24T19:23:00.000-08:00

I finally got a chance to go visit
my friend, Michelle, in her new
house and the our girls got to
play while we talked.

Savannah is 2 1/2 and Sara will
be 3 in April.

The girls got along wonderfully, just
like toddlers do.

CRAZY HAIR DAY

2009-02-09T16:03:00.000-08:00

Ryan's school had crazy hair day
so I spiked his hair and colored
it green. I also lightly colored Sara's
ponytail.

WALL'E

2009-01-25T13:23:00.000-08:00

Can you guess what Ryan and Dad have built?

Ryan and Dad built out of tinkertoys their version of Wall'e.

SARA'S 1ST HAIR CUT

2009-01-25T13:07:00.000-08:00

Sara, before the big hair cut.
Gina's been our hair dresser
for at least a year and a half.
So Sara had no fear.

This is Sara's first real hair cut.
I think she did wonderfully.
Gina is terrific with the kids.

Sara and her weird smile, but now with
short and even hair.

KIDS PLAYING

2009-01-20T11:39:00.000-08:00

While Ryan was on winter break him and Sara had fun playing together.

CUTE KIDS

2009-01-09T15:15:00.000-08:00

Brian and I can't stand it, our kids are so cute. Ryan who is now 5 and the smartest kid in his kindergarten class. Yes, really! Sara who is 2 1/2 and the apple of her Daddy's eye. She is so beautiful and growing into a wonderful little girl. She also loves her Brother and her mission everyday is to just keep up with him.

Brian and Tracy

2009-01-09T15:12:00.000-08:00

That's right it's almost 10 years we've been married and we still like each other. And FYI, Ryan took this picture.

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S

2009-01-09T15:08:00.000-08:00

We usually stay home on New Year's Eve, but don't feel bad, Sara left enough bubbly for the rest of us.

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S

2009-01-09T15:06:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year's and Welcome to the Partridge Family Blog.

Happy New Year's

2009-01-09T14:35:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year's and Welcome to the Partridge Family Blog.

Testing blog

2009-01-04T13:52:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone this is my first try at blogging. Hope it works.

Please be patient, I will probably do some editing until I get the right layout.