Martin Family American River White Water Adventure 2012

ARR FAmily Rafting 2012, a set on Flickr.

Way to go brother Sean!

My brother organized a family rafting trip and what a time it was. We spent several days camping river side on the American River near Coloma and simply had a blast. Our family has done this trip before in 1989. Jenn and I did it on our one year anniversary in 1998. The setting has really not changed much and the guides at ARR were simply incredible.

Looking forward to doing it again!

I will post a picture of the pack that made the adventure this year in the next post.

Mammoth 2012

Mammoth 2012, a set on Flickr.

Another Mammoth Adventure for the Martin Clan. This year we asked the Haycraft family to join in the fun. It was a great time and fun indeed. Much fishing, hiking, mountainbiking, and just spending quality time with the kiddos.

Praise God. We really enjoyed his landscape on the east side this year!

Gavin Eugene Carroll

The Carroll Family is blessed with the gift of a child - Gavin Eugene Carroll!

He was born to Korey and Christina Carroll on September 11, 2012 - 6 lbs 14 oz. 19".  He is healthy baby and mom and dad doing well.  They are adjusting to this new journey before them.

Thanks be to God for his wonderful creation and gift of children...

Summer Family Fun on the Commute

Freaks!!!

North San Diego Run...

Great visit in northern San Diego county at Brendan's house.  It was a visit long overdue and did not disappoint.  Lots of surfing and we experienced a horse race at the Del Mar Race Track for the first time.  The animals are simply impressive...

Couple of photos and videos below:

The kids went for it surfing.  Here is a video of Seany boy doing his thing over and over...

At the paddock watching these animals strut their stuff... 

Great time and look forward to doing it again...