Author: Sam

Max Turns Three!

I say this every time, but the feeling stays the same: can’t believe how quickly they grow!

The Eastern Sierras

Our camping trip through Yosemite and the Eastern Sierras. June Lake, Mammoth Lakes, Bishop Creek, the Long Valley Caldera, Bodie, Grover Hot Springs, Carson City and the American River.

Birthday in Monterey

Had an amazing birthday yesterday down in Monterey. Neither I or the kids had ever been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium so we flew down […]

Swimming Lessons

Quick vid of swimming lessons at the Healdsburg pool

Mendocino Camping

A quick weekend trip to Mendocino to test out the new camping setup in preparation for our Sierras trip later this month…

Summerhome Park

Awesome weekend on the river with the Bordessas, Pam and Dell! Thank you guys so much for having us, everyone had a ball!

Into the Abyss

Into the Abyss, Carol Shaben Amazon: Only four men survived the plane crash. The pilot. A politician. A cop… and the criminal he was shackled […]

David and Goliath

David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell Although the way Gladwell takes advantage of our natural statistical physchological biases, he always conjures a good story and this […]

A Weekend in Avila

Awesome weekend visiting the McGarrys down in Avila Beach. Great to get back to SLO and enjoy some beach time with the kids!

First Flight

Smooth air, no wind and clear skies: couldn’t have asked for a better morning to introduce the kids to flying. We shot over to the […]

Lilia Graduates

This is all happening too fast. Our little girl is off to school in two months!

A Weekend at Sea Ranch

Mum organized a very fun weekend over Memorial Day up on the Sonoma Coast at Sea Ranch. Ordered some magnificent weather to boot!

Future Farmers of America Parade

The 2016 Healdsburg FFA Parade: half the town was in the parade and the other half was watching. Lilia was on the float with the […]

Friday Swim

No better way to finish the work week!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Smiling kids, a bike ride, bubbles and seafood… Can’t ask for more to celebrate Mother’s Day!

The Lexus and the Olive Tree

The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization, Thomas L. Friedman Amazon: In this vivid portrait of the new business world, Thomas L. Friedman shows […]

Spring Skiing

Awesome way to cap off an epic season for the Sierras, these two skied until they dropped today!

Happy Easter!

I think the Easter egg hunt was the highlight for adults and kids alike!

Five!

I can’t believe our little girl is five! Seems like only yesterday Lisa walked out of her bedroom in Broken Hill on my birthday in […]

Powder Weekend

A huge front delivered over five feet of powder to the Sierras over the weekend, we took an impromptu trip up to Sugar Bowl for […]