-There has been so much going on and so little time to properly deal with it all. We are in the process of "readying" our 5 year od, Sequoia for his 1st day of kindergarten. (such a big step). There also has been a number of subtle changes in our personal life that effects the way that we approach every day. So, instead of getting into the "dirty" details this time around, I just want to share a nice photo that my wife took of our home. she has put a lot of time into the garden and the flowers this year. We are very happy to be exactly where we are at.

04/22/07 - I just wanted to take a little time and share some photos of my family. I have been desperately wanting to write, to share, to get a grip on what really matters.

I feel like I have aged as much in the last 2 years as I have in the last 10. Everything is changing and change can be painful, distressing, and generally hard to deal with. In the end change is good. It signifies learning. Even negative change offers an opportunity to learn. I am simply trying to learn. Trying to find peace.

I have been enjoying my family more than ever and feel that true peace is coming. The world is suffering and we all suffer with it. That is why it is so important to figure out what is truly meaningful in life and embrace it / them.

Playing with the kids down at the creek

Kids at the school playground having a good time.

Sequoia wants to "be just like daddy". Bandana and goatee included.

Hiking behind the house, hoping the Morel mushrooms will be growing soon

Pilot Moutnain North Carolina

We rarely go to North carolina even though it is less than an hour away. We had a really nice afternoon at Pilot Mountain State Park and on the Yadkin River

Early evening in November

10/05: Finally, I have found a little motivation to update my webpage as well as getting a little personal with some new pics. The last few months have been a blur and life has changed in a number of ways. The biggest being the arrival of Sage. It is about time I shared some images of her . Isn't she beautiful? She is 3 months old. It seems like just last week she was born.

I want to thank all of you whom take the time to stop by here. I especially want to thank all of you from Japan who frequent my web page. It is great to have people from all over the world visiting here. I hope to be adding some writings soon. But , for now I hope you enjoy these photos. Thanks for looking.

Watch out guys. She'll steal you heart.

I can't get enough of this

It doesn't get much better than this

Our nature girl

He didn't realize babies cried so much. He says he can't wait until she is old enough to play with.

My girls

"Little Brother" he's like a member of the family. "Momma Hen" and " Peepers" make up the rest of the "family"

Autumn on Shady Grove Rd

Up the road from home

One of my favorite places on earth. Manistee Michigan. It has been so long.

Twisting a 360 in front of the Grand Haven High School.

A heavy snowfall. Winter 98' My old back yard.

Sunrise over Pottawattame Bayou. Grand Haven, MI

Autumn leaves on the cost of Lake Michigan

I miss these days. 1995

Cascades State Park. Jefferson National Forest. South West Virginia

Shenendoah in the fall. 1999

Tree loves to photograph spiders. You should see how she dances when one runs up her leg.

One of tree's "precious babys" enjoying our butterfly bush. We are blessed.