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Being a Dad on Vacation

Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Scott D.

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So, this trip has been really good. Until tonight. We arrived in San Diego after almost 7 hours of driving and the kids did great up until the last 10 miles. We found an awesome rental and moved in quickly and it is just beautiful. We ate out at a restaurant called The Field (where Shana first told me she loved me,) and then went back to sleep.

The next morning we went to Sea World and we had a blast! Saw lots of things, did lots of stuff… kids loved it. Then we went to another great restaurant for dinner and it was also wonderful… I will post pictures later. On the way to the car, Shana was holding Max’s hand and he wanted to swing from his arm, so she happily obliged and let him swing… and she also heard his arm go POP. He started crying and refused to use it. (Ah, craps.)

So, we wound up going to the hospital (the same one Madison was born in) and after waiting for a bit, some great nurses came out and cooed over Max and then popped his arm back in place. And he cried.

All in all, it was as good as a time at the hospital as you could want. Didn’t wait too long, the staff was great, and Max was playing with his sister in just a few moments after having his arm readjusted.

We, though, are tired.

Shana runs with her sister, mom, and friend, Leslie. Wish them luck. I will be cheering them on from the street with Madison and swinging sweet Max in my arms.

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Lake Havasu – Summer update

Posted on 27. May, 2009 by Scott D.

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We had a good time in Lake Havasu, but that place is a crap-hole. I mean no disrespect to the people that live there, but lets just say that it was no joke that “Girls Gone Wild” films there often. Lots of trashy people.

Beyond that, we rented a pontoon boat and went out on the Colorado River and had a great time. There was also a Wave Pool that we visited and a nice park. It was really hot and I don’t think I will go back again. ALSO! – I am uploading pictures when I can to the “big” gallery that is found here. Feel free to look for updates and I will do a monster-big post at the end of summer. We are travelling a lot and I won’t have time to do a bunch of updates all the time. Just bulk photo updates!

edit: Max made these photos off my iphone. Talented little squirt. More on the gallery link banner below under Lake Havasu.

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Our First Camping Trip

Posted on 07. May, 2009 by Scott D.

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We had a great camping trip yesterday. We decided to take the pop-top trailer out for a test run by camping at Lynx Lake. I took a marinated skirt steak for dinner and we skipped out on breakfast because I couldn’t get the refrigerator to work off of the propane. (There is a way to do it, I just can’t figure it out yet.) The kids had a blast and the lake was enjoyable, but there was no swimming or wading allowed. Sadie broke that rule by chasing a group of geese into the lake when I wasn’t paying attention. Bad dog!

Also, Max had a wee sunburn on his nose, so it’s in the healing phase. Yes, we know… we know… we missed a spot. We now use 3 sunblock products and make him carry an umbrella.

If the pictures are too big when you click on them, please leave a comment and I will make them smaller.