HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY GRAYSON!
Love,
Dad & Kathy
We wish you all the best on your special day.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
END OF SUMMER
GRAYSON'S LAST DAY.
HE HAD BREAKFAST WITH HIS DAD ,
BEFORE HEADING OFF TO THE AIRPORT.
HE ARRIVED SAFELY IN SEATTLE AND
SHOULD BE STARTING SCHOOL SOON.
WE WISH HIM ALL THE BEST IN THE
COMING SCHOOL YEAR AND ARE ALREADY
LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS NEXT VISIT.
LOVE,
DAD AND KATHY
Friday, August 14, 2009
ENDLESS SUMMER-MEETING ROBERT AUGUST
ROBERT AUGUST AND GRAYSON AND KATHY GOODWIN
GRAYSON GOODWIN MEETING ROBERT AUGUST
ROBERT AUGUST SIGNING A BAGFUL OF TRINKETS FOR GRAYSON
ROBERT AUGUST
Robert August is a charming man. He was an absolute delight to meet and talk with. He graciously signed an entire bag of trinkets Grayson wanted to bring back as souvenirs to his friends in Washington.
Kathy also got his autograph for herself and her dearest friend Matt who was a former surfer back in his hay day.
Robert August (born 1945) is an American surfer and surfboard shaper. Raised in Huntington Beach, CA he attended Huntington Beach High School where we was ASB President his senior year. He is most famous as one of the subjects of Bruce Brown's 1966 surf documentary The Endless Summer, along with his friend Mike Hynson. The film follows the two around the world pursuing their hobby during the California offseason, meeting other surfers and discussing surf culture.August picked up surfing in the 1950s, when the sport's popularity had just begun to grow. His father, Blackie August, was also a noted surfer. His enthusiasm and his involvement in The Endless Summer influenced the growth of the sport over the following decades. His surfboards are sold under the Robert August Surfboards brand and are produced by Surftech, a company that manufactures lightweight epoxy surfboards. He continues to travel the world promoting surfing, and in 1994, he was involved in the filming of The Endless Summer II, in which surfers Pat O'Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver retrace the places visited by August and Hynson thirty years earlier. He took part in the Film Step into Liquid.
Kathy was very intrigued by the diversity of his ventures. He sells custom surfboards, Skateboards, and Beach Cruisers and he even has his own winery. Kathy talked to him briefly about this and he told her that he kept it simple he makes a red and a white. To which she replied" With that who needs anything else."
FROM THE ROBERT AUGUST WINERY
ROBERT AUGUSTMeeting Robert August
Robert August is a charming man. He was an absolute delight to meet and talk with. He graciously signed an entire bag of trinkets Grayson wanted to bring back as souvenirs to his friends in Washington.
Kathy also got his autograph for herself and her dearest friend Matt who was a former surfer back in his hay day.
Robert August (born 1945) is an American surfer and surfboard shaper. Raised in Huntington Beach, CA he attended Huntington Beach High School where we was ASB President his senior year. He is most famous as one of the subjects of Bruce Brown's 1966 surf documentary The Endless Summer, along with his friend Mike Hynson. The film follows the two around the world pursuing their hobby during the California offseason, meeting other surfers and discussing surf culture.August picked up surfing in the 1950s, when the sport's popularity had just begun to grow. His father, Blackie August, was also a noted surfer. His enthusiasm and his involvement in The Endless Summer influenced the growth of the sport over the following decades. His surfboards are sold under the Robert August Surfboards brand and are produced by Surftech, a company that manufactures lightweight epoxy surfboards. He continues to travel the world promoting surfing, and in 1994, he was involved in the filming of The Endless Summer II, in which surfers Pat O'Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver retrace the places visited by August and Hynson thirty years earlier. He took part in the Film Step into Liquid.
Kathy was very intrigued by the diversity of his ventures. He sells custom surfboards, Skateboards, and Beach Cruisers and he even has his own winery. Kathy talked to him briefly about this and he told her that he kept it simple he makes a red and a white. To which she replied" With that who needs anything else."
FROM THE ROBERT AUGUST WINERY
ROBERT AUGUST PINOT GRIGIO
ROBERT AUGUST MERLOT
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
LEGEND OF THE SAND DOLLAR
The legend of the Sand dollar
That I would like to tell
Of the birth and death of Jesus
Found in this lovely shell.
If you will examine closely,
You'll see that you find here
Four nail holes a fifth one
Made by a Roman's spear.
On one side the Easter Lily,
It's center is the star
That appeared unto the shepherds
And led them from afar.
The Christmas Poinsettia
Etched on the other side
Reminds us of his birthday,
Our happy Christmas tide.
Now break the center open
And here you will release
The five white doves awaiting
To spread good will and peace
This simple little symbol,
Christ left for you and me.
~ Author Unknown by Me ~
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
GREETINGS FROM FRANCE
Dear Kathy,
Paul came safe and sound from his trip back home. Full of very good memories, he loved his stay with you and your family.
Thank you again for welcoming my boy so well, you have done more than you should have done.. Paul came back confident and happy. Everyday, Paul tells us about Grayson and about Texas, he is fascinated by USA . He had a wonderful time with Grayson, nice and good company boy, good personality.
So Kathy, if one day you have the intention to travel to Europe and specially to France, please do not hesitate to come down to us in the south west of France, you will be more than welcome.
Best regards
Evelyne
Paul came safe and sound from his trip back home. Full of very good memories, he loved his stay with you and your family.
Thank you again for welcoming my boy so well, you have done more than you should have done.. Paul came back confident and happy. Everyday, Paul tells us about Grayson and about Texas, he is fascinated by USA . He had a wonderful time with Grayson, nice and good company boy, good personality.
So Kathy, if one day you have the intention to travel to Europe and specially to France, please do not hesitate to come down to us in the south west of France, you will be more than welcome.
Best regards
Evelyne
Sunday, August 2, 2009
KATHY'S SWEET TEXAS TEA RECIPE
ME AND PAUL BECAME ADDICTED TO KATHY'S SWEET TEXAS TEA. EVEN THE RESTAURANT TEA IS NOT AS GOOD AS HERS.
KATHY'S SWEET TEXAS TEA RECIPE
4 TEA BAGS
1 CUP SUGAR
2 QRTS BOILING WATER
2 QRTS TAP WATER
SHE GETS A ONE GALLON PITCHER AND PUTS THE TEA BAGS AND SUGAR IN. THEN SHE POURS 2 QUARTS OF BOIING WATER OVER THEM TO DISSOLVE THE SUGAR AND START THE TEA STEEPING. SHE COVERS IT WITH A LID AND LETS IT STEEP ABOUT 5 MINS OR SO. THEN SHE FILLS THE PITCER WITH TAP WATER AND LETS IT CONTINUE TO STEEP AND COOL. MOST OF THE TIME PAUL AND I START DRINKING IT BEFORE IT EVEN COOLS.
ITS REALLY REALLY GOOD!
BRIGADIER GENERAL
THE OTHER DAY I WENT TO A MEETING WITH KATHY.
THE MAN CONDUCTING THE MEETING WAS AN ARMY BRIGADIER GENERAL.
KATHY TOLD ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF AND SHAKE HIS HAND.
HE WAS A REALLY NICE MAN.
HIS NAME WAS BRIGADIER GENERAL KEITH VICKERY.
KATHY IS VERY GOOD FRIENDS WITH HIS FATHER AND SHE IS A MEMBER OF HIS MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DETACHMENT FOR LIKE 12 YEARS.
A brigadier general in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, is a one-star general officer, with the pay grade of O-7. Brigadier general ranks above a colonel and below major general. Brigadier general is equivalent to the rank of rear admiral in the other uniformed services.
History
The rank of Brigadier General has existed in the United States armed forces since the American Revolutionary War. A brigadier general was, at first, strictly an infantry officer who commanded a brigade; however, over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, the responsibilities of the rank expanded significantly.
During the period from March 16, 1802 to January 11, 1812, the rank of Major General was abolished and Brigadier General became the highest rank in the U.S. Army. Foreseeing the need for an expanded general staff in case of war, which seemed imminent, Congress restored the rank of Major General in January 1812. The first Brigadier General in the U.S. Marine Corps was Commandant Archibald Henderson, promoted to the rank of brevet Brigadier General in the 1830s for his service in the Second Seminole War[citation needed]. The first non-brevet Brigadier General in the Marines was Commandant Jacob Zeilin who was promoted to the rank in 1874, but when he retired in 1876, Colonel once again became the highest rank in the Marines until March 1899 when Commandant Charles Heywood was promoted. Ever since then the office of Commandant has been held by a general officer, with the permanent rank of the Commandant raised to Major General in 1908 and to first Lieutenant General and then General during World War II, which rank it has held ever since[citation needed].
The insignia for a brigadier general is one silver star worn on the shoulder or collar, and has not changed since the creation of the rank two centuries ago. Since the Mexican-American War, however, the lower rank of colonel has been the normal rank appointed to command a brigade.
Today, an Army or Marine Corps "BG" typically serves as Deputy Commander to the Commanding General of a division or division-sized units and assists in overseeing the planning and coordination of a mission. In an infantry brigade not attached to a division, a Brigadier General serves as the unit's commander, while a Colonel serves as deputy commander. An Air Force brigadier general typically commands a large wing. Additionally, one-star officers of all services may serve as high-level staff officers in large military organizations.
HARD WORKING MAN
HARD WORKING MAN
ENDORSING HIS PAYCHECK
I HELPED KATHY TRIM ALL THE HEDGES AND CLEAN OUT THE FLOWER BEDS. THEN WE LOADED UP ALL THE DEBRIS AND TOOK IT TO THE DUMPSTER.
THIS IS ME COOKING BEEF TERRYAKI FOR OUR DINNER.
I HELPED KATHY TRIM ALL THE HEDGES AND CLEAN OUT THE FLOWER BEDS. THEN WE LOADED UP ALL THE DEBRIS AND TOOK IT TO THE DUMPSTER.THIS IS ME COOKING BEEF TERRYAKI FOR OUR DINNER.KATHY MADE A THAI SEAFOOD AND NOODLE SOUP TO GO WITH IT
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
AU REVOIR
TODAY PAUL LEFT TO GO BACK HOME TO FRANCE. WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME GETTING TO KNOW HIM. WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. WE HOPE HE HAS A SAFE TRIP HOME.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
IN THIS EPISODE OF JACKASS
GRAYSON TAKING A DUMP AT HOME DEPOT
JOSE TAKING A DUMP AT THE DEPOT
GRAYSON IN THE TUB AT THE DEPOT
GRAYSON
PAUL
JOSETHE POTATO GUN
HOMEMADE PRETZELS
PAUL AND GRAYSON MAKING PRETZELS
PRETZELS
MAKES 12
INGREDIENTS:
1- 1/3 CUPS WATER
2-1/2 TBS BUTTER
1-1/3 TBS SUGAR
2/3TSP SALT
4 CUPS FLOUR
2-1/2 TSP YEAST
MIX DOUGH. ROLL DOUGH INTO SHORT/MEDIUM STRIPS AND SHAPE INTO PRETZELS. COVER AND LET RISE 45 MINUTES. BRUSH PRETZELS WITH PASTRY BRUSH USING BOILING WATER. SPRINKLE ON SEA SALT. ( OR WE DID CINNAMON AND SUGAR, WE ALSO DID A FEW PLAIN ONES AND SPREAD THEM WITH NUTELLA AFTER BAKING)
GREASE BAKING SHEET. BAKE A 425 DEGREES FOR 12 MINUTES
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
CHICKEN FOOT DOMINOS
KATHY TAUGHT EVERYONE TO PLAY CHICKEN FOOT DOMINOS. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. EVERYONE REALLY LIKED HITTNG THE CHICKEN COOP AND MAKING THE CHICKEN CLUCK.
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