Wicked

Wicked
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Wicked was a really nice show and had some good music. It wasn't my favorite of all time but I was definitely entertained. Sam liked it a lot, as did Nicole. Dylan was not that impressed with the show but he was really impressed with the chicken he had for dinner at The Queen's Arms.

Thanks to Adam and CAA for getting us hooked up with house seats. Right in the middle section about 10 rows back. We had this fire breathing dragon over our head the whole show.

Tower Guards

Tower Guards
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The boys getting their turn at guarding the prisoners.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge
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We spent all morning at the Tower of London where we had a nice tour and wondered around a bit. We crossed back to Southwark over the Tower Bridge and stopped by Borough Market before heading home for rest and some snacks. Off to see Wicked tonight in the East End.

Big Eye

Big Eye
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We had a really nice walk lat night from soho to our apartment that took us thru Trafalgar Square and over the Hungerford Bridge. The pubs were all bursting at the seams with the warm night bringing everyone out for a long happy hour. We even caught the end of a chocolate festival near Waterloo where we picked up some dessert.

The picture is a little dark of the boys but shows Big Ben on one side of the Themes and the Eye on the other. Off to the Tower this morning.

The Tube

The Tube
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The boys first underground ride on our way to Piccadilly Circus. We all got a little football gear at Lillywhites and had a nice dinner on Soho.

Top of he Eye

Top of he Eye
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Some of us got sleep last night while others (everyone but Sam) was having issues. My time zones are all mixed up having been in San Diego for 5 day then a day in dc then here. Dylan just couldn't sleep for some reason, new place issues I think and he kept Nicole up while Sam passed out when he hit the pillow and woke up after 7 hours.

Anyway, we picked up a few things at the market this morning, had breakfast at Mama's and headed to the London Eye. Fun trip around the ginormous ferris wheel type thing. We then spent two hours at the Imperial War Museum. We have been back at the apartment for a little while now and will be heading to dinner in Soho soon. We are off to a great start.

Heathrow

Heathrow
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Safely in our apartment and ready for bed. It's actually nice to travel all day instead of overnight to get here. We are tired at the right time.

London Bound

London Bound
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The boys are a little nervous but excited to be off.

Life in the Gas Lamp

Life in the Gas Lamp
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I guy on my team at ACS designed the theme of this national meeting and they are hanging his work all over town. Shawn did a great job with this and it shows how our web work is driving design of non web stuff. Can't wait to see what the team comes up with for Philly in August.

Stay Classy San Diego

Stay Classy San Diego
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It's actually a steak house but it reminded me of Ron Burgandy from Anchor Man. I am not eating here tonight.

Two Players

Two Players
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Dylan joined the soccer team and now they both have a two sport season going. This is going to make Saturdays interesting. He lives his new shoes.

Batting Cage

Cy Young

Cy Young
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Sam tried his hand at pitching during baseball try outs today. He actually had some nice throws. He may have a role in the pitching staff this year.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day
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Off to baseball try outs at Pioneer League. We switched from CSLL to Pioneer and it is way more convenient. It's about a mile away opposed to the 20 minute drive we used to have. No Irish bars for me today. Just baseball, basketball games and ob odyssey of the mind party.

Brain Pop

Brain Pop
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Dylan is learning about Nazi Germany using Brain Pop on the iPad. Btw, he also wants to play soccer like his brother now. I think it's because he wants new soccer shoes.

First Soccer Practice

First Soccer Practice
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Sam is playing soccer and baseball this spring. Dylan is wisely focusing on baseball alone. Tryouts for baseball are Saturday and I would bet practices for that will start soon after.

Lonely Boy

Here's some video of the Black Keys show on Friday.  I've had these tunes in my head for the last four days.

Bracketology

Bracketology
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Dylan is following the NCAA Tournament seeding feeling pretty confident he is gong to win the Durpenters pool.

Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind
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The boys clowning around together before the big competition. The
girls were off somewhere else. They did well today and we will find
out later if we won any awards.

Black Keys

Black Keys
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Good stuff.

Cavaliers

Cavaliers
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It was a tough season with as many loses as wins and a couple heartbreaking losses that could have gone the other way. The boys did have a good time and it's always great to have coach Lance calling the shots. He really loves the game and wants the boys to do well. Everyone had a great time at the end of season party, including the parents and look to next season for a championship ring.

We have almost a month off before baseball and soccer start. That's the longest break between sports in a long time. We are counting down to the European trip and hopefully seeing a little soccer in London.

Eleven Years

Eleven Years
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I didn't take this picture but I like it a lot. Had a nice dinner in old town and the boys loved hanging out with Nicole's friend Jessica. It was a good start to the 12th year.

Basketball Cake

Basketball Cake
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Nicole finished this today for the end of season party tomorrow. We are off to dinner in a bit to celebrate 11 years.

Almost 11 Years

Almost 11 Years
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The day before our 11th Anniversary with a bottle of Caymus Zin open. Picked this up last summer at the vineyard with a couple of cabs that need to sit in the cellar for another couple years. We have some baby sitting issues but the plan is to go out for dinner without the boys tomorrow.