Rather the go on my normal Monday Night Ride, I decided to head down there in my truck, show off my new camera and possibly get some pictures.

And rather then following my friends out to dinner I went off on my own, up skyline and decided to take some pictures of the lights from there.

Shortly after I got there the moon began to rise over the eastern horizon.

I wasn't able to capture it in it's deep red state, but I was able to capture this image. I love this camera.

I took the kids and my new camera to the park right around the corner. I got some killer photos and lots of them. This is a great camera. The kids had a blast and ran into one of Cassaundra's classmates.

I've been playing with my new camera and photoshop, here is my best new self portrait.

YAY!!! I just recieved my first Digital SLR camera today. It's a Canon 20D with the 18-55mm Lens

I've had this camera only for a couple of hours and have already put nearly 200 frames through it. I love it.

Now I need to take some photography classes

Yesterday, Melissa's friend Christina brought her brand new, 2 week old baby over. He was born 12lbs. 6oz. This guy is huge.

Yay, I've finally reached more then one page with this thing.

I am in the processes of trying to organize a group season pass purchase for snowboard lift tickets at sierra and northstar.

Here are the IM conversations that I was having.

If you know anyone who'd be interested in a Pass have them get ahold of me.

Finally, all of my kids are in school. Today was the first day of Kindergarden for Aaron, and he has a new best friend.

My daughter is starting second grade, and my oldest, James, started 4th.

Aaron's backpack is bigger then he is.

What an intense ride, that was so much fun.

Here is the route we took

There was one turn where I went in a little too hot, was at the DY, couldn't see around the corner and was already hauled over, the bike was somewhat unstable going in, and I was very unsure of the situation and didn't want to roll on. Luckily training kicked back in and said, don't break roll on slowly and lean more, I made it.

Later Dave hit a deer after leaving us to go home on Summit from Bear Creek. No damage to him or his bike

A great ride, and I hope we get more like it in soon

I took my motorcycle to Eastbay Motorsports on Wednesday due to the charging system not working. The bike would run just fine for about an hour, then die and not start.

The stator was bad. It's getting fixed under the extended warrenty YAY!!!I should have taken it in back at the begining of July when it first broke :(

I should have my bike back some time next week, then I should be able to get the counter shaft cover fixed.

I'm so excited, can't wait to get it back.