Christmas Morning 2006

Jordan Brianne is all decked out for Christmas. We had a December 23 family dinner at duaghter Kim's and Jamies house. They go up to Gma Kay's in Fort Worth for the hoilday weekend.
We finally got rain this weekend. It is muddy windy and chilly. Poor George has not enjoyed it much. Of Course he only stands in his barn when eating. ACCO feeds changed the formula for the food he has enjoyed for at least 6 years. It has chunks of soy beans that are hard as pebbles and he acts like it hard on his teeth and he does not like the smell.

After three days it is clear he is not going to give up an eat it. This morning I put the 3 sacks 150 pounds back in the sacks. there were a few scoops of the old food in the bottom and he was glad to get it. Tomarrow we go looking for a new food he will like.

I had to do some work this week in the Capitol City of Wyoming - Cheyenne 

I wish I had a better focus on this one but it will have to do. I just love the pose 

Come home from a trip and you get to feed Jordan 

Jordan First Week 

This is Kimberly in the nurd=sery with her Baby Jordan. This smile is fantastic. 

This is Jordan Brianne Kropka very early on her first day. We couldn't get therefor the birth beacuse the labor was soo quick.  

Maui, HI

Maui Side trip on Saturday June 24,2006.
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I went to Maui on Saturday June 24. Got a lucky upgrade from Hertz. A Miata convertable that was fun to drive on the Hana Highway. I drove down the East Coast 44 miles to Haleakula National Park. I now have $35 OF THE $ 50 annual NPS fee. 25 yellowstone and 10 here.

Big Views on the Hana Hwy.


The Seven Sacred Pools was a fun spot to swim. I didn't jump from rocks like many did.

I did hike 4 miles round trip to se the Waimapo water fall. You need a helicopter to get a full view picture.

No pictures from my Sunday surfing lesson on Waikiki. I did it. It was hard work but lots of fun. I did ride the first wave and several more after a few wipe outs.

After 7 days in Hawaii I am happy to be home in my own space and I am looking forward to a few days of. I went there to work and I did get a lot done. I will likely go back to work with Hawaii Department of Transportation again next year.

Mike in Yellowstone

I had 2 days to explore the park. I stayed in a Pioneer cabin atthe Canyon. This is a great location for home base in the park. I found the north loop to be the most senic. Especially the canyon with its 2 major water falls and the deep colorful canyon walls.

This was a 8.5 hour drive from my work site in Cheyenne and 10 hours back to the Denver Airport.

Lets try it right side up. 

Well this is more like it. Karens new TV Box made by dad. I think it turned out OK.