More Odori......

Here are some more pictures from Cori's last odori performance in San Francisco. The first two are from the actual performance and the rest are from some studio shots they did. I never get tired of looking at Cori in her beautiful kimono.....

FOG..........

Living in the Central Valley, the biggest problem is the fog. During the winter, we get fog like you have never seen. It's thick, and it hangs low to the ground.....often it sticks around all day long. Driving is crazy, especially on the freeway in the morning or at night.....you can't see more than a few feet in front of you. I'm thankful for my GPS map in the car, sometimes it's so thick, I have to check the GPS for my street because I can't see it while I'm driving.

This picture was taken this morning from my backyard.....can't even see the lake!

Brothers......

When Justin was born, Renee and I used to say..."I can't wait until Scottie and Justin play together...". Well, Justin is now 5 and he and Scott have some things in common....which can be good or bad at times.....they both like video games, legos and playing make believe games. Cori will participate at times but she usually stays out of the lego arena. This is a place where Scottie and Justin shine.....and it truly is a joy to watch as big brother and little brother play together like there are no worries in the world. We should all take the time to run around in our underwear and play like a kid....

What I Miss the Most.....

People often ask me what I miss the most about San Jose. Besides being able to have my parents over for dinner once a week.....I really miss going to the Shark Tank to watch some good ol' hockey. I used to go see anywhere from 12 to 20 games a season. People in Sac don't understand the thrill and excitement of watching a live hockey game. There is no sport like it....I once heard that hockey players are considered the best conditioned players in all the sports...they need to skate at full speed both forward and backwards....control a 4" rubber puck....fight like a heavy weight....and hit like a football player...all while on a skates. Plus, we have had the opportunity to meet some of them in person and they are by far, the nicest, most down to earth athletes around. No Terrell Owens or Allen Iverson's here.....the 2008 / 2009 Sharks currently have the best record in the NHL and I am rooting them on from the comfort of my home.....go Sharks! I hope you bring the cup home to SJ, I'll be there in spirit!!

Sharks Highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dh0lqDbyvc

The Sharks also have the first Japanese Canadian professional hockey player, Devin Setoguchi, he currently leads the Sharks in goals and is tied for first in points. For those non-hockey folks out there.....he's a stud.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wk5A_pRjo8

Political Fun

Either way you happened to vote this year, it would have been a first....the first African American presidential candidate and the real possibility of having a female vice president. Check out the video for some SNL fun with Sarah Palin....funny stuff!

The Perfect Co-Worker

I usually work from home 3 days a week....making calls, doing forecasts, reports...etc. When I am at home, I only have one co-worker....my dog. He is by far, the perfect co-worker. He sits around by my desk, doesn't like email or IM'ng, never complains about things and is generally a pretty happy guy. Some of his bad habits are.....snoring, bothering me for the occasional pat on the head and passing gas.....other than that.....he is the perfect co-worker and I really enjoy my days with him. Now if I could only get him to get me a cup of coffee........

Pat on the head break......

His usual position..........

A-R-G-U-M-E-N-T

Can you spell...."argument"? Cori won the honor of representing her 4th grade class in the spelling bee this year. She was eliminated with a word that she knows well. She should have asked the judge for a definition and he would have said, "something you do with your Dad and brothers all the time....". But, we are extremely proud of Cori for being one of the best in her school! Great job Cori!!