We went up to Big Bear this past week end.  Looks like we’ll be buying into this residence club.  The Club at Big Bear, boasts 2,000 sq foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bath condos.  We get 2 weeks in the winter and 2 weeks in the summer.  We also get to use anytime that’s available.  At only a 1.5 hour drive, we hope to be able to spend many a weekend there.  We also hope our friends and family will be able to join us.

We are located inside The Village.  This meant we were able to walk down to the lake and take a look at the wooden boats, docked for a show.  Then it was up to Bear Mtn., where we tried to catch a snowboarding competition.  We waited for 2 hours while they were blowing snow.  As we finally called it quits, they started their practice runs.  Boy, Danny and I felt old among all those kids, but it was fun.  Cody even won a couple of shirts that were being thrown out as prizes.

Danny (Rachel Ray) Katz, collected a wonderful calzone recipe for all of us to make.  We all pitched in and decided that it was a keeper.  We also decided that this family cooking needs to become a new tradition up there. Yummy.

Now all we need is snow!

Ok, I got those Labor Day pictures on there.  Check the photo album again.

Nick and Ashley flew in this past Thurs. night.  They picked me up at work noon on Friday and we were off to eat and shop.  That was our entire weekend – eat and shop.  Can’t get much better than that.  We did the Orange Street Fair, and the Angel’s game the next night.  Sunday we visited Victoria Gardens, the new shopping center in Rancho Cucamonga.  What a good opportunity to introduce Ashley to Diane and Keith.  The only problem was they were in Orlando.  Guess we’ll have to catch you guys next time around.

Labor Day was spent at the Foley’s with a nice calm pool party.  I got to hang out TJ, Elyce, Nick and Ashley before going over – that was a treat.  Nick and Ash flew out the next day.  We won’t see them again until Christmas.  Don’t worry Nick, Dad is still in the process of getting our airline tickets for graduation next May.

I’ve posted only 2 pictures but will do more this weekend.  Cody is getting his wisdom teeth out, so I’ll have time.  Thanks to all well wishers as we saw Cody thru this last concussion.  2 Neurologists later, we’re still not quite sure if he’ll play football again.  He’s getting an MRI this coming week, and if it comes out as the doctor expects, he will release him.  Then it’s up to us to decide if we really want him out on that field…

Next weekend we go up to Big Bear again.  We’ve bought 1/10th interest in a condo there.  Will fill you in on details and share those pictures later as well.