Biking in California – Anne & Sara
When I lived at Anne’s house and rode my bike constantly, it didn’t convince her to ride…until now. Here we are before our ride on PCH (AKA Pacific Coast Highway) with Anne wearing bike shorts and jersey for the first … Continued
Laguna Niguel 4th of July 10K
The 4th of July was a beautiful morning for a 10K at the Park in Laguna Niguel. Sara and I have done this race in the past and we love it. Its super close to our house, its a closed … Continued
Laguna Beach Art Walk
Anne and Sara met up with Mickie, Kara and Tina for the First Thursdays Art Walk in Laguna Beach. Many of the galleries are open until 9 PM and have snacks and wine for tasting on just the first Thursday … Continued
Kayaking in Newport Harbor
Sara and I had a great time Kayaking with Sara’s sister Anne who is here visitiing over the 4th weekend. We did about an hour paddle around the beautiful homes and boats in Newport and balboa island. There were some … Continued
Henshaw Loop bike ride – An Epic Ride!
Think of the three things that would make a bike ride really hard and what comes to mind. Lets see really hot temperatures, steep long hills, and wind, and I forgot really long time in the saddle. Well the Henshaw … Continued
Temecula Winery
The parents last day in California we first went to church in Windomar over the mountain from our house near the 15 freeway at the Lutheran High School. Pastor Schroeder and his wife who Mom and Dad worked with in … Continued
The Crystal Cathedral – WOW
The Crystal Cathedral was build back in the early 80’s and it nestled in Garden Grove. As you drive North on the 5 freeway you can see it gleaming in the sun to the West. The cathedral is huge and … Continued
Ronald Reagan Library and Griffith Observatory
Tuesday we decided to travel to beautiful Simi Valley and visit the Reagan Library. Each President can now create their own library after they are out of office created by privately raised funs. Reagans library is special becuase they were … Continued
Saddleback Memorial 5K Run
Another Memorial day and another chance to run, but this time it was extra special because not only was Mom and Dad Kraus out there to see us finish but Karl and Colleen are here to run with us in … Continued
Wonderful meal & great fun with Mickie
Our great friend Mickie Shapiro had us all over for dinner on Sunday night to her home in costa mesa and it was such a blast. The food she served was healthy and great to eat. John and Sarah Reinertsen … Continued