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
Mom and Dad Dana Point Harbor
Beautiful day to go to Dana Pt Harbor with Mom and Dad Kraus.
Parents Arrive – LAX
We are really glad to have mom and dad Kraus visiting from the midwest and to show our appreciation we gave thanks together at the airport in baggage claim before the drive home to the OC. More fun to come … Continued
Sunday Ride – Beautiful Doheny Beach
Sara and I rode the Sarathon course today and it was beautiful – off shore winds and sunny. We wanted to add on some miles so we added on a ride to San Clemente and then stopped off in Doheny … Continued