Forming J-P

This is what formed my little impressionable mind.

This is my Dad's car. Its a 1958 Corvette. It nearly got me killed at least once. It has a full hard top that Dad had leaned up against the side of the garage. Well I guess at the age of about 5 years old I managed to knock it over. It received a couple of scratches that you can still see to this day. Apparently my mother feared for my hide as she had me stay in my room when Dad got home from work that day. She broke the news to him but kept him from me for a period of time sufficient for him to not completely tear me apart.
My mother actually remembers going for groceries in this regularly. Some times in the snow. It has been a part of the family longer than the family itself.
Dad got this car when he was in college. He was the 3rd owner, it was only about 6-8 years old at the time. He paid $1000.00. It still sits in its original paint. My Dad has a tendency to get attached to things, too many things maybe. This is one thing I am thankful that he has clung to.
I LOVE THIS CAR!


For the guys: It was originally sold as a base model vette. It had the 283 but Dad (not thinking long term value) swapped in a 327 with dual quads, a four speed and rear axle out of a 62 vette.
She drives like a truck but actually has some pretty darn good giddy-up!

Poopy Eclipse

What a night!!! Christi made the best split pea soup. Harmless you'd think when it comes to front teeth. Mid bowl I loose my right front tooth! It was only a crown but never the less it set me in a less than pleasant place.

A short time later we all went out to look at the lunar eclipse. Sorry, I failed to get a picture of it. While we were watching the eclipse we realized that Oliver was still in the house. Upon checking we found. . . .

No not this, though this would be nice. But.....

This! Well it was worse, this is mostly picked up. He had been running around in what Christi chose to call "diaper free time". While we enjoyed the eclipse he enjoyed pooping on our carpet.
It wasn't pleasant. Thanks again Ilene for helping with that one.

On a lighter note, Oliver really enjoys reading.

The boys managed to talk Mommy into getting into the toddler bed with with them for the last couple of Lullabies. That never turns out peaceful. But it is always cute.

Last Weekend

Slowly but surely I have been looking into different 4x4 clubs. On Saturday Calvin and I went out for the day with the Sacramento Jeepers. What was looking like it might be an adventurous trail in the snow ended up being a bunch of street driving with one stop to play. Unexpected barriers kept us from our intended route

The Scrambler almost got on top of this 6 ft snow pack.

The CJ 8 was by far the oldest and worst condition Jeep for the day. I still think it was the coolest one too!

Some of the beauty near our home. We drove over this, the South Yuba River, on our Jeep run.

Our original intent was to drive through this covered bridge and on to a dirt / snow covered road. This is the Oregon Creek crossing. The bridge is one of, if not the only covered bridge in California you can drive through. Ages ago this bridge was knocked off its base by floods from an upstream dam break. It turned end for end and went about 150' down stream. It is 100' long. They pulled it back into place with a team of ox. It was replaced in its reverse orientation. That is how it has sat ever since. It was closed for repairs this weekend.

Calvin got lots of snow play with other Jeeper's kids.

Sunday was ward conference so we accepted an invitation to visit Greg at his families cabin at NorthStar at Tahoe. This was Oliver's first play in the snow. We did some sledding. He was amused for a brief while.

Dominica, Greg, Brent, Christi, Oliver and Calvin enjoying some post sledding lunch.

Partners in Crime

These two are always having fun together.

"We're taking this dirty laundry, don't try to stop us, and nobody will get hurt!"

Believe it or not, this was not posed or staged in any way. Mommy just caught them doing there thing. We believe it was a rehearsal gig. Getting ready for the next big score. They like to consider themselves a pair of Robin Hoods, only they have only managed to get some dominos into there pockets, and they never spread the wealth.

Here comes Disney's G rated Miami Vice Kids. Look out Sunny, Oliver's got you figured out!

Once they figured out which end of the gun to hold, they really fell into character.

Calvins First Talk In Church

On Sunday Calvin gave his first talk in Church. He was asked to give a talk in Primary on Prayer. He was a tremendous success! He held a up a nice picture of a primary class praying while he spoke. With help from Mommy whispering in his ear the talk went like this:

My talk is on prayer. Prayer is very special. Prayer is how we talk with God. Prayer is very important in my family. When I pray, I bow my head, I fold my arms and I close my eyes. When I pray I ask for protection, I pray that my food will be healthy and strong, that I will choose the right and that one day I can make it back to Him. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Calvin was shy before standing but clearly wanted to do so. Once at the pulpit, it took him only one sentence before he grabbed the mic with one hand and put his lips to it to complete the presentation. Mommy and Daddy were so proud, we both got a bit choked up and almost started to cry. We love our boys so much. We are so proud of them.

While Calvin spoke Oliver kept the party going in nursery.

The Honda Hog!

Those were the days. We were cool back then.

Calvin Lately

There is more to come on this boy as he started his Gymnastics class on Thursday with his buddy Elliot. HE LOVED IT! Mommy and Daddy were shooting par for the day as we forgot the camera. We will be posting some shots of his class this Thursday.

Calvin tends to exhaust everybody, including himself.

We love him so much!
You may notice the new "Kitchen the boys got to help Daddy assemble a couple of days ago. The are very excited to work at it.

Calvin made this bouquet for Mommy all by himself. He even put the water in the cup so the sticks wouldn't die. Come to find out one of the sticks wasn't quite right.... So he disposed of it. Friday morning Daddy found out how and where exactly this happened.

Needless to say Daddy was quite cranky seeing as how we only have one bathroom in the house. I was late to work. But with some aggressive back spraying the lodged stick was ejected.

Oliver Gilbert Macy

He is 19 months old.

He just might be the man of the house.

True Colors

Jeff Spikole getting started.

Mrs. Happy teaches special ed.

Leroy loves her class.

Nervous Nellie can't wait.

Uncomfortably, normal?!?

They are still part of the family.