Front Door Christmas Wreath

So I Guess This Is The Season for Wood?

Golden Gate Rules of the Road

San Fransisco, CA -- I thought there were a lot of rules in Los Angeles! Try taking a ride on the The 75-year-old, Golden Gate Bridge. Quite frankly, we paid no attention to the signs, we just kept our eyes on the path and road our rented bikes to the other side. It was a first for our family.

Happy Black Friday

Washington, Missouri -- No LA on this Black Friday, just enjoying the pig farm and family in cloudy MO. Wishing all a happy post Thanksgiving.

Snow in LA?

Los Angeles County -- Sure is....

Car On a Lake

North of Los Angeles -- Some towns have dirt roads, other prairies, but we have nothing but large parking lots, surrounded by a concrete jungle. But if an Angeleno ever wants to teach their 12-year old son to drive, take him to a dry lake bed in the middle of the desert. Both of you will never forget the experience!

Trails To Scouting

Los Angeles -- Each year, our Troop offers an opportunity for younger Cub and Webelo Scouts to come out and see our program. Each patrol shows off their skills; cooking, knife, axe, camping and first aid are among the skills performed. Here, Scouts demonstrate how to make a sling from a neckerchief. Troop 4 of Pasadena is celebrating it's 100th consecutive year in scouting in 2013.

Commuting Along The LA River

Los Angeles -- One way to avoid traffic with a little more esthetic scenery.

Veterans Day

Los Angeles -- "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy

If Picasso Designed a Cake...

Pasadena, CA -- I think the name "Dr. Seuss" came to mind when my wife, Amber, made this cake for our son. The goofy birthday confectionery was in fact supposed to tilt, wobble and give a Pisa-esque feel. Once the candles were lit, we had about three seconds before the top section slipped and performed a full flip onto the table--with candles still sparkling.

Perhaps the cake is a reminder that here in Los Angeles, we tend to bend the rules and have a little fun!