The Meneses Spot

2012

2012-02-15T13:22:00.000-08:00

OK I just wanted to see movement on the blog and I'm bored so I'm tossing a post out there.....I guess this is in line with sort of a question of the month post. It seems the Mayans have predicted for us a very bleak 2012 (I sometimes wonder about their skills since they were unable to predict their own demise) How many of you think they were one to something? What are your predictions for 2012? What would you like or look forward to in 2012?

-I don't know if the Mayan calendar is correct but it sure looks good on my wall
-Doug

Random Question of the Month

2012-01-29T22:56:00.001-08:00

What is the best "chick flick" of all-time?

I'm guessing somebody will go with Swayze

Responsible Gangsters

2012-01-24T14:54:00.001-08:00

East Coast Meneses....we're going to the SUPERBOWL!

2012-01-22T15:57:00.001-08:00

Risk on Christmas

2012-01-12T09:03:00.001-08:00

Testing mobile Blogger

2012-01-11T17:30:00.001-08:00

It's been a while since we had a new post so I thought I'd try this out. Anyone can be added to the blog as an author, so just let me know if this is something that would interest you. We'll get an update to the latest soon as well. Happy New Years

Christmas Challenge

2011-12-27T21:31:00.000-08:00

I don't have the "after" picture, but upon entry he turned into a giant ice cube just like in the old cartoons.


Paxton says that little habanero was nothing and dared me to eat a real pepper!

christmas

2011-12-24T22:05:00.000-08:00

Merry christmas (happy birthday jesus)
Well i hope everyone had a great time it was good to see the family and keep that tradition alive...and speaking of keeping tradition alive the night was not complete with out an epic challenge. We thought it would be tough to top fudge king and the pepsi challenge but folks i believe weve done it. Christmas eve woodville 2011 will go down in meneses fiesta history. Mark ate a whole habeñero chili and mike did a polar bear jump in the smith pool...one smith son was hot one was cold. Jk thier both hot ;) well im afraid someone will be injured in next years challenge...but for now have a happy new year!
-doug
P.S. challenge pictures were taken and will be uploaded soon.

A Couple More Not-so-random Q's

2011-12-21T00:04:00.000-08:00

When do you put your decorations up?

and

What is your favorite Christmas tradition?

Blogger on your Phone

2011-12-20T00:00:00.000-08:00

Check out this page to see how you can now use blogger on your phone. They have apps for Android or iPhone. You can now upload photos or share links just like you would for facebook or twitter. Sounds like a good step, even if it's late.

Just wanted to pass this on to those of you who may be interested.

Christmas Eve @ Jim and Elvia's

2011-12-19T20:33:00.001-08:00

Once again you are invited to Jim and Elvia's house for Christmas Eve celebration. You are welcomed to start coming at 5:00 p.m. I thought this year we could have a more traditional Christmas Eve Dinner. I will be baking a turkey, and I thought Connie could bring a small roast and Maria a ham. With the rest of the family bringing side dishes and Christmas treats. Scott's family will bring a green salad and dressing, David's family will bring mashed potatoes. Evening ending about 9:00 p.m. Christmas falls on Sunday and for some of us we will be attending Christmas Services at church.
I will have coffee, tea, lemon aide, water if you would like a soda please feel free to bring your own and take it with you at the end of the evening. This year there will be no alcoholic beverages. If you have any question please call me. I do not check my e-mail or the blog but once in awhile. You can text me. Love Elvia

Fudge King vs. Soup King for Allison!

2011-12-19T20:03:00.000-08:00

Fudge king vs. soup king
Fudge king, soup king
Enter on to the Christmas scene
To see who will be the holiday champ
Soup king punches the crazy fudge king
Fudge king gives him a chocolate slap

Soup king swings his carrot sword
And punches him in the fudge
Fudge king kicks soup king in the potatoes
But soup king doesn’t budge

The fight is fierce and were all afraid
That this will be a fight to the death
But mixing chocolate with different soups will give us all bad breath
So fudge king drop kicks soup king right in his croutons
Soup king splatters on the floor but isn’t down to long
Soup king pulls out a side of bread and beats fudge king all about
But suddenly from out of nowhere we all hear a mighty shout!
“What’s going on here this Christmas eve?” “There’s only one holiday king, "and that holiday king is me!”
Shocked and scared fudge and soup both back away
Cause the Pepsi king has made his way
To claim his rightful crown!
He’ll take on any Christmas challenge! So MARK, go get your crown
Mark, go take it down!

By the way this was Fudge King awesome!

Mother - Daughter Luncheon '11

2011-12-17T10:05:00.000-08:00

Looks like they had a great time once again in Woodville. Even the little dude who crashed the party. Doug tried to figure out for years how to do it, apparently all you need is a handsome smile and a sweet Christmas sweater.

Goodbye Tagboard

2011-12-17T09:00:00.000-08:00

This is a small minor announcement about the blog. I have chosen to remove the tagboard from the sidebar. While it served a purpose for a while, it has now become mostly just a place for SPAM comments. Further, shoutmix has decided to end the free service and go to a subscription only model. I can't blame them for trying to make money, I just don't feel the need to pay for a service that we don't really use.
Well, I hope to see everyone for Christmas, hope your preparations are going well. Drive safe!

Not-So-Random Question

2011-12-14T19:56:00.001-08:00

Hey everybody, after watching Jim Carrey's "A Christmas Carol" I decided that we should ask,

What is your favorite Christmas Movie?

Tamale Day

2011-12-14T18:25:00.000-08:00

Family Traditions

We'll be making tamales on Saturday December 17th.

Joins us at 328 Oleander

Shafter

Uncle Harrison will provide the Pizza.

Hope to see you all here.

Address'

2011-12-09T13:33:00.001-08:00

Send me you're email address if you would like an updated copy of the Meneses Family address.

I thought this deserved a re-post!

2011-12-03T22:48:00.000-08:00

A Very Grouchy Christmas Poem
by Nate

SALAD, SALAD AND SOME BREAD
TO MUCH SOUP WILL MAKE YOU DEAD
I WANT CANDY, I WANT CAKE
CHRISTMAS TREATS FOR GOODNESS SAKES

WHERE'S THE TURKEY
WHERE'S THE HAM
I'D EVEN SETTLE FOR SOME CHRISTMAS SPAM

A BUNCH OF SANDWICHES
ON LITTLE TRAYS
AREN'T SO MERRY I MUST SAY

I WANT COOKIES
I WANT FUDGE
FOR CHEESEBALLS AND CRACKERS I WON'T BUDGE

WHAT ABOUT TAMALES
WHAT ABOUT PIE
THIS CHRISTMAS MENU WILL MAKE ME CRY

EMPANADAS ARE WHAT I CRAVE
AUSTIN POWERS SAYS
OHHHHHHH BEEEHAAAVE

MY LITTLE TUMMY WILL GROWL ALL NIGHT LONG
DARYL SANG THE COFFEE SONG
DARYL SANG THE COFFEE SONG

I'M JUST KIDDING ABOUT WHAT WE EAT
SEEING THE FAMILY IS WHAT'S REALLY NEAT
CHRISTMAS TREES AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
WARM THE HOME THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT

KIDS ARE PLAYING
HAVING LOTS OF FUN
LIKE WE ALL DID WHEN WE WERE YOUNG

THE HOUSE IS FILLED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
IT'S ALWAYS SAD WHEN THE EVENING ENDS
GAMES AND LAUGHTER AND FAMILY FUN
MAKE OUR CHRISTMAS SECOND TO NONE

I REALLY DON'T CARE WHATS ON MY PLATE
FOR CHRISTMAS DAY I JUST CAN'T WAIT
I KNOW THIS POEM WAS WAY TO LONG
I HOPE DARYL SINGS THE COFFEE SONG
I HOPE DARYL SINGS THE COFFEE SONG

Woodville Fog League

2011-11-30T06:42:00.001-08:00

Here are a few more pictures from the adventures at Woodville Park. I stole these from Alli and Ron.

No Thanks

2011-11-23T20:25:00.000-08:00

That last post was heartwarming but since Sawyer broke Mrs. Crane I thought I would post part two and note she is just taking a nap to hit the stores early tomorrow morning.

Not-So-Random Question

2011-11-16T14:04:00.001-08:00

So everyone, what are you thankful for this year?

Happy Halloween

2011-11-01T08:59:00.001-07:00

The Random Question of the Month

2011-10-24T22:54:00.000-07:00

What would you do if you were driving and a row of ducks came out to cross the road?

Perhaps??

Getting Ready

2011-10-09T12:19:00.000-07:00

This is one of the white pumpkins I've got growing.

This year's carving contest will be in Terra Bella on the 29th.

I caught half of these fish! I promise!

2011-10-04T20:01:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking about creating a cooking like fishing show where my signature statement will be, "Nate can fish...AND SOOOO CAN YOU!!!" Oh, Introduction...... Family, Heather! Heather, Fishies!

California Kids

2011-09-27T15:35:00.000-07:00

A few of us have recently been going out to the Woodville Park to take batting practice. The action pictures were not very graceful, so for now I'm only posting this one.

Nates "Caption This" photo

2011-09-23T18:02:00.000-07:00

Save the Date!

2011-09-20T14:56:00.001-07:00

Mother/Daughter luncheon is set for Saturday, December 10th. Festivities will begin around 1pm at Connie's house.. Mark the date on your calendars and we hope to see everyone there!

In case you missed this

2011-09-13T15:17:00.000-07:00

Relay For Life

2011-09-08T23:04:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share a link on here for my dad. This is his page for relay for life, you can check out his story, get information on the event and even make a donation if you would like. This year's event in Visalia will be September 24th.

Music?!

2011-09-06T15:02:00.000-07:00

It's been too long since we've had a music post here on the blog. We want to know what you are listening to right now. Is there something out there that people are missing? Or are you back into something old? Either way, post your comments about music and we'll try to share some links so people can check them all out.

Check out a few of the links here.
I had to check this out to see if it was real - Cerebral Ballzy
Get 182! -- fun way to get a free download
This is Fanfarlo
Hee Haw Quartet
Florence and the Machine
For those who can't get along without folk music -- The Avett Brothers
Even Uncle Ron likes Foster the People

to be continued. . . with lots more

Woe Unto Thee That Missed Swimtember

2011-09-04T12:15:00.000-07:00

The Koontz family decided to keep plans to go fishing instead of attending Swimtember. So we headed to Balch Park, where the people next to us caught four while we got zero. Everett improved his casting and the kids had a good time. I packed up all the fishing gear and we left around 3 pm.

Down the mountain, we came upon a mass of camping gear and BBQ in the road. A family was trying to repack, so I hopped out of the car to help. They needed a screwdriver, so I ran back unpacked the fishing gear and found one. Then I saw Caroline wrestling with our little idiot dachshund who was wrapped up in fishing line with a hook in his mouth and one in his collar. We tried and tried but could not get the hook out - ever after dosing him up with Kids Tylenol to make him drowsy. Caroline wouldn't let me just rip it out.

Back in Visalia, I took furry catch to the emergency vet and $240 and two hours later the dog was without piercings. I pulled into the driveway in time for him to have a bad reaction to the meds and have diarrhea all the backseat of my car.

So either never miss a Meneses family function or never take a dachshund fishing I'm not really sure what the lesson is.

FOOTBALL IS BACK BABY!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-08-31T10:01:00.000-07:00

Ahh soon Sundays will be filled with lounging on couches taking in all day football marathons....and Monday nights and Thursday nights and for college fans Friday and Saturday nights. (Tue and Wed should be cancelled) So check your bbq's and deep fryers make sure your stocked up on chips dips and salsa because this should be a wonderful season. Also time to make our 2011 season predictions. Anyone else taking the browns to win it all??

Here's a link to last year's predictions, for those who want to see how bad we were. I think Greg did the best.

August Fest Part II

2011-08-30T09:18:00.000-07:00

Dave taking a swing at the piñata

Birthday Boys

Waiting for some candy

Was one of Uncle Ron's cats in the tree?

Nate and the 50 year old Ron


Sawyer and Sofia enjoying the pool

SwimTember!!

2011-08-29T22:08:00.000-07:00

Who says summer has to end? Swimtember is happening this Saturday the 3rd @2:00. Sounds like it's going to be potluck style at the Smith House in Woodville.

August Birthday Party!

2011-08-29T10:33:00.000-07:00

Russell feels pretty

2011-08-23T20:59:00.001-07:00

Nick posted this on facebook and we thought it was worth sharing here on the blog!

David & Heather's New Address

2011-08-17T16:41:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!
I just wanted to share our new address:

1944 Pioneer Ave
Porterville, Ca 93257

Vacationing in Fiji......Like a Smith! :-) Part 6.

2011-08-14T21:12:00.001-07:00

This is how some of the kids get to and from school every day.

The school kids were not afraid to jump off the boats after school. The water was about 80 degrees.

The school put on a cool show for us that included singing, dancing, and warriors in action.

These kids were great singers.

So apparently I stick my tongue out when zipping through a jungle.

Vacationing in Fiji......Like a Smith! :-) Part 5.

2011-08-14T21:04:00.001-07:00

The villages were close by a fresh water river and the beach. They were very poor but very nice at the same time.

typical stretch of beach.

A view from a high elevation trek.

The Beqa waterfall was pretty cool and a fun hike.

There's a huge Indian population on the Main Islands.

Vacationing in Fiji......Like a Smith! :-) Part 4.

2011-08-14T20:56:00.000-07:00

Making a bag out of coconut tree leaves. Very cool.

The Fijian church choir was fantastic.

Enter the Doubley Doubley.

Sunset on our Taxis.

Daily transportation.

Vacationing in Fiji......Like a Smith! :-) Part 3.

2011-08-14T20:47:00.001-07:00

If you hike through the Fijian jungle to the water fall be sure to take a guide.......

and a machete!

My daily walkway to my dives.

I like the kayak with the scratches from the sharks bites.

Dressing like a Fijian

Vacationing in Fiji......Like a Smith! :-) Part 2.

2011-08-14T20:36:00.000-07:00

The locals were amazed by Allisons "Doublaaay Doublaaay" as they would say it, and were grateful I taught it to them.

Hmmm another potential Smith style vacation spot? I think so!

The Bridge didnt quite make it all the way across the Saratoga River (The largest fresh water river in Fiji)

But it looked so promising.

We were welcomed to Fiji by this rainbow.

Vacationing in Fiji......Like a Smith! :-) Part 1.

2011-08-14T20:26:00.000-07:00

The Locals

My Bure by the Coy Pond

Here is the chair I often used so that I could vacation like a Smith. Well played Smiths!

My thinking buddy

August Birthday Party

2011-08-11T22:05:00.001-07:00

For some reason this tradition just has to carry on and on and on, and so it's time again for the August Birthday Party! I'm guessing most of you saw the invite on Facebook, but I wanted to make sure the info was posted here as well. The shin-dig will be Sunday, August 28th in Woodville @ the Smith House.

See you all there!

Caption This!

2011-08-09T14:23:00.000-07:00

How to Vacation Like A Smith (part 3)

2011-08-03T09:57:00.001-07:00

How to Vacation Like A Smith (part 2)

2011-08-02T16:21:00.000-07:00

How to Vacation Like A Smith (part 1)

2011-08-01T21:45:00.001-07:00

Kind of Random Question of the Month?

2011-07-28T10:24:00.000-07:00

Okay, so this one is kind of random because I'm planning on a picnic during our upcoming camping trip. Here's the question:

What is something you should never take on a picnic?

Connor and Jack have a birthday

2011-07-25T12:47:00.000-07:00

Having A Wonderful Time in Maine

2011-07-24T16:20:00.000-07:00

Art and Art out on the town in Bar Harbor. Had a great time! Wish you were all here!

The Decision

2011-07-18T23:30:00.000-07:00

For a guy who's always been known to be decisive, it's not easy for Brett Favre to admit that right now he can't say which one he's gonna go with.

Beach Day

2011-07-08T22:09:00.001-07:00

Forget about the Dodgers!

2011-07-05T22:46:00.000-07:00

Paxton, Connor, and Jack have provided a nice distraction from Major League Baseball this summer.

Wine Tasting!!!

2011-07-03T22:47:00.001-07:00

If you weren't there.... You really missed out...

A few Pics from Connor

2011-06-26T23:38:00.001-07:00

Connor spent ten days in Arizona with his Grandpa and his Aunt, here are a few pics from his camera.

THE DROPOUTS

2011-06-11T13:30:00.000-07:00

Rolling Stones: Where are they now issue

In 2001 "The Dropouts" took the music scene by storm playing huge venues Woodville wide. If there was a Meneses family event you could expect to hear the shredding guitar of Chris "The Buzzsaw" Craven and the screatching vocals of Scott "Two Tones" Grimsley. But, as bright, explosive, and lightning fast as....well, lightning these guys faded out of the music scene that they so violently burst onto. So Rolling Stones Magazine dares to ask......."WHERE ARE THEY NOW?"

Return of the Random Question!

2011-06-07T14:26:00.000-07:00

After 30 consecutive months of having random questions, we missed out last month. So this one is inspired by the folks who are graduating high school and finding their first jobs.

What's the weirdest or worst job you ever had?

Raffle for Jessica's Grad Party

2011-05-28T21:30:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! We are so proud of Jessica and all she has acccomplished. At her party this Friday, we are adding a raffle section. All guests will receive a complementary raffle ticket. Extra tickets will be available for $1 each, with all money going to Jessica for her school expenses. Simply put your tickets by the prize(s) you hope to win. Prizes will include: Super Soaker, A Homade Pie, A Winelovers Package, and A Baseball Fan Experience. Depending on the weather we will also have a Diving Competition. We will be looking for participants AND judges!

Nates "Beat This Caption" Photo.

2011-05-27T16:25:00.000-07:00

Jessica's Graduation Party

2011-05-20T09:44:00.000-07:00

A big invitation to all to celebrate Jessica's High School Graduation.
June 3rd at 6:30 pm, Darrel and Connie's house in Woodville.
Smith's will be BBQ'ing hamburgers and hotdogs and everyone else is asked to bring side dishes for potluck.

There will be swimming and some games, and we will be having a raffle to help raise money for Jessica's "book" fund. So come prepared!

You can RSVP here or on facebook, and hope to see you all there!

Issac's 1st Birthday

2011-05-16T20:22:00.001-07:00

Sorry, theses are a little late. But for those of you that missed it, I thought I would post a couple pictures of the fun.

The Secret Weapon!!!

2011-05-06T22:20:00.000-07:00

Nates Suprise Caption This Picture

2011-05-01T19:25:00.001-07:00

Let's see what creative and funny captions we can come up with for this picture!

A Visitor From Alaska

2011-04-28T22:50:00.000-07:00

Yesterday a package from Alaska arrived. This was sent from Uncle Benny to it's new warm California home.

Easter and the Grimsley's

2011-04-26T21:05:00.000-07:00

First Easter

2011-04-25T10:33:00.000-07:00

Will's First Easter


Issac's First Easter

Payton's First Easter

Easter in Visalia

2011-04-24T21:05:00.000-07:00

Fishing!

2011-04-21T17:00:00.000-07:00

Here's my first fishing picture of the year. It took two attempts, and fishing in the rain, but finally I found some luck. With any more luck I'll have a picture of Pax with fish in the weeks to come.

Random Question

2011-04-20T20:00:00.000-07:00

Although I'm not the official 'Random Questioner' I thought I'd ask one just to see some movement on the blog...

In the true spirit of "Random" question...

#1. What's the one thing you couldn't live without?

In the spirit of not so random question (and it being April)...

#2. What are you're Easter plans?

More Scuba Pics

2011-04-11T14:56:00.000-07:00

Fishing Report

2011-04-03T23:48:00.000-07:00

Good news fisherman, check out this stocking report from the DFG. Looks like Tulare County is finally getting some trout plants! Good luck to you, it's time to see some fishing pictures back on the blog.

Opening Day

2011-03-31T13:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome back MLB!!!!!!! ( go Giants ) in an unrelated story it appears a cobra escaped the bronx zoo......maybe I mocked snakes on a plane to soon????? na i still refuse to watch that flop!!!!!!! -doug

relay for life

2011-03-28T16:32:00.000-07:00

Im participating in Delanos relay for life, anyone interested in donating or joining the team let me know - doug April 15-16

Any good books???

2011-03-24T19:37:00.000-07:00

Has anyone read any good books lately??? I have not, my most recent were crime and punishment and mobey dick Im sure many of you have heard my complaints on those miss labeled classics! ha

Hurry up&Fly Right! Slow down Daddy don't u Blow your Top!

2011-03-22T13:12:00.000-07:00

!Warning! The views expressed by Bandit are his own and in no way represent the Meneses Blog Spot. He is, of course, a right winged bird brain! (a birds brain has a navagational system equal to NASA technology. I'ts brain controls flight capabilities that takes modern man a plethora of computerized and mechanical systems to function and allow flight of man to only immulate that of birds.) oooohhhh.......aaahhh...... Go Bandit, it's your birthday, we gonna party like it's your birthday.

Totally Random Question of the Month

2011-03-21T01:19:00.000-07:00

What else do Elephants eat?

... you know, other than peanuts?

Not So Random Baseball Question

2011-03-18T00:08:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again! Baseball is just days away from starting up all over the country. With that in mind, it's time for your fearless predictions on the 2011 season. Who will go to the playoffs? Who will be the MVP? Who will have the most talked about facial hair? And who will win it all and be this year's World Series Champion?

Any other random baseball predictions you want to throw in there, feel free.

Payton Madison Grimsley

2011-03-13T12:58:00.001-07:00

My beautiful Payton was born on March 11, 2011 at 0318. She weighed 7 lbs 4 Oz. Heather and I are very proud and happy.

Spring Training

2011-03-13T09:20:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Arizona!

Paxton got his hat signed by the Limping Legend -- Kirk Gibson

We devoted Dodgers fans went out and saw them lose in the Arizon heat.

The trip to Spring Training was lots of fun, we just may go back next year too.

March Madness Bracket Challenge

2011-03-12T12:01:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to put this up here for a day, and then I'll take it down soon. NCAA tournament officially starts on Thursday. We set up a bracket manager for you to fill your bracket online. Just a fun way to see who is the ultimate sports brain.
Go to the web page and get your bracket set up today, the cutoff is early Thursday morning!

Group password is Woodville, good luck!

My Woodville...A continuation of Carolines Work

2011-03-05T12:40:00.000-08:00

They still do this in Woodville

How many of us swam in this thing?

Contrary symmetry in the beauty of an old beat up alley across from the back of the Sams

The Road to the Woodville Park

The famous Woodville Pipes....Correction, the Infamous Woodville Pipes.

This has been home to The Woodville Elementary since 1940

One of the most significant sites from my youth. The remaining half of the Full Court at the Woodville Nazarene. It's to bad that this is no longer a great place for Woodville Kids to hang out.

If you climb to the very top of this tree you could seemingly see forever. So we did!

The Woodville Naz. A ton of memories for all of us.

Home of the Sams....More memories. Doug and Jared actually built the wood railing on the porch.

Grandmas house....Who has pictures of the original?

Home of the many Smiths.....I call this "Many Pines Home"

Nate Dog and Dougy Fresh

Mamma And Pappa Grimsleys place

Grimsleys' Cozy Home

The remaining Woodville Sign

Just another Brick in the Wall

What remains of Grandmas Clothes Line

Grandmas Rose Tree. This tree literally stopped the car of a drunk driver.

Hope you all enjoyed I have lot's more to come.

N.G.

Anyone Else Wondering???

2011-03-04T20:54:00.001-08:00

Do you think Heather's holding out on the family, so Peyton get in on the August birthday party?

The Meneses Family

2011-02-26T16:09:00.000-08:00

This is us: top l-r Ron, Art Jr, Suzi (Beatrice), Maria, Connie, Elvia, and Carlos (Luis). bottom l-r Grandpa Art Sr., Gabe, Grandma Raquel, John, and Liz.

William Patrick Teiner

2011-02-26T12:05:00.000-08:00

William Patrick Teiner

Born February 26th. 7lb 7oz

Congratulations to Kevin and Danielle!

Random Question of the Month

2011-02-24T22:52:00.000-08:00

So in January we really didn't have a random question per se, so this month I'm going to try to make up for it by having a good question.

What is your all-time favorite sports moment?

I like to go back to sports questions when I want to get responses. Especially since this post won't be on top very long due to expected newbies arriving.

Bandit is Back

2011-02-22T14:41:00.000-08:00

Next Months toon and tweet soon to follow.

I bet someone figured they would never see this picture

2011-02-17T14:32:00.000-08:00

A family photo

2011-02-16T22:24:00.000-08:00

I borrowed this picture from David's facebook, just in case some of you may have missed it.

Darrel's 60th!

2011-02-08T23:31:00.000-08:00

We had lots of fun at the birthday party on Saturday night, these are just a few of the pictures that David took. We'll get more pictures from the past week posted soon.

Big Chief.

2011-02-01T11:32:00.000-08:00

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 8th in Porterville at 11:00AM

@ Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Funeral Service

195 N Hockett St, Porterville CA 93257

There will be a viewing from 8-11 before the service and a graveside in Woodville following.

Lunch will be afterward at Elvia's house.

If you have any more pictures please e-mail Darrel or feel free to add them here. We also would like to try to put some music together and were wondering if anyone had ideas of songs that he liked.

Random Question of the Month

2011-01-30T20:57:00.000-08:00

So here it is finally, the random question of the month!

Happy Birthday Aunt Maria?

hey that's not really a question, or is it?

2011-01-19T00:15:00.001-08:00

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

NFL Predictions!

2011-01-17T12:44:00.000-08:00

I thought that it's time we bump this up to the top again. As they say, "this is why they play the game".

It's that time of year again. Football season is right about to start. So let's hear your fearless predictions.

Who's going to win their divisions? How do you see the playoffs shaping up? What are picks for biggest surprises of the year? And who's going to win the Super Bowl? It's always fun to look back in January and see just how wrong we were back in the summer.

A Favereaux Vacation

2011-01-14T19:58:00.000-08:00

Quartnie relaxing back in the Cabin. Issac, living life large.

The kids didn't have a problem picking up a new sport. Quartnie skiied with me and Harrison. Codey and Cage decided to tackel snowboarding with Greg.

Elias and Issac, picture taken in front of the cabin.

Casey sledding. This was also taken outside of our cabin.

It's never too late to learn something new. Harrison and I decide to learn to ski. OK, so we aren't ready to go pro, but boy did we have fun!

The boys, looking cool!

l-r: Cage, Codey, and Greg.

Susan transporting "the man". Issac loved the sled! Anyone watching him go by thought he was just the cutest thing. Of course he thought he was pretty cute too :)

2011-01-03T23:04:00.000-08:00

still learning this new phandagled techno dance... Be bigger next time.

Happy New Year

2011-01-02T23:37:00.000-08:00

Some snow day fun with my dad, Caroline and the kids

More Christmas Eve Pictures

2010-12-28T09:35:00.000-08:00

I have no idea how the pictures got in this order or why

2010-12-27T21:36:00.000-08:00