I only include the photos to show that mom is becoming more and more athletic and open to have some fun when on trips. She exercised this morning; I did not. She played golf and basketball; I did not. She volunteered to put on that funny headgear; I did not. Therefore, I wanted to document that she is now the fun one (always has been) and I am taking a back seat to her new lifestyle changes. Hoorah. Maybe I can get her to go on the slopes above Timberline Lodge this winter while I sit and read "Shining" by the fireplace on the first floor.

In any case, we are having a wonderful time. Spent time with Peter, Anne and Andrew. He is a character; you choose which one. Anne is, well, Anne is Anne. Marnie met us; stayed with us for a short time. Dad had dinner with her in San Diego after his AAOMS meeting on Tuesday and we meet her tomorrow to celebrate her birthday. She wants to do Beni Hana (sp).

Mom and I spent 2.5 hours in discussion with Dr. Craig Wong. He is the oral surgeon who has asked Dad to work for him, starting with one day per week....and then progressing to 4 and a possible partnership down the road and a satellite clinic in Longview, WA. Should make for an interesting next 10-12 years.

Enjoy the photos. We are off to the Newport Beach Temple a few blocks from here. I can recommend highly this Marriott's Newport Beach Resort to anyone desiring a beautiful California get-away. Close to Aunt Beppi's Balboa Is. For those who visited her over the many years, it is as beautiful as it always has been. Dad