Joel's Wicked Birthday Bash

Melanie and her sisters Danelle and Alyson went to Seattle August 17-20 to hang out with sister Megan and family. That Friday, Aug 17, Jared, Tate and I went to San Diego to see a Padre's game and visit the zoo on Saturday, returning home Saturday evening. See Jared's blog for details and pictures. http://jshales.blogspot.com/

WICKED
After losing my front tooth (crown) at the CR England party Wed, Aug 22, I made a quick trip to Arizona to see my favorite endodontist, Dr. Jason J. Hales, of Mesa, AZ. (If you need a root canal, he's the man to see ! ) http://www.superendo.com/

After implant surgery Friday, (thanks Jason and Dr Paul Kelly) I headed to LA Sat morning where I met up with Joel and Melanie for Joel's Wicked Birthday Bash. We visited the Getty Center in the morning/afternoon and then went to the Kabuki Japanese Restaurant for Joel's birthday dinner. Then on to Hollywood and Vine to the Pantages Theater for a performance of "Wicked".
It was great . . . we all had a good time . . . and we scored some excellent seats . . . again the wheelchair came through !

Hess Travel Lagoon Day

A short trip to Lagoon for Hess Travel Lagoon Day. Always nice to see the Hess folks.

Chris, Aubrey and kids made it a fun day in the sun. The chair always helps us avoid the long lines at Rattlesnake Rapids plus ride twice through the rapids. (Getting soaked felt good on a very hot August day. The kids enjoyed the rides like the Ladybug, sea planes, bumper cars, etc

More Addison Blessing trip pictures. Addison was a good sport even when Grandpa held her. Jordan has a choke hold on Mattie. LA stop included bagels and American Girl Place (Thanks Joleen & Jorja) Enjoyed our time with the Arizona Hales and Picketts.

Addison Blessing

A quick trip to Phoenix for Addison's blessing day with an interim stop in LA. Addison was blessed by Jason on Sun, Aug 5, 2007, assisted by Grandpas Mick Pickett and John Hales and Uncles Todd Pickett and Jordan Hales. A lovely brunch was enjoyed after church (thanks Shonnie) and a chance to visit and play with family.