Riley:
Favorite Far-Off Places:
Kentucky-he loved playing with his cousins. He liked Disneyland especially the Indiana Jones ride and he liked the Space Needle in Seattle. Enjoyed Alaska cruise and being on the ship (he was the only one who didn’t get seasick, even after being in the Kids’ Lounge when other kids were “getting sick.”).
Favorite Movies / TV:
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. He really liked watching the movie Airplane, and he continues to love the Indiana Jones movies. Saw Zombieland with dad.
Favorite Music:
Michael Jackson, No Doubt-liked seeing them live.
Favorite Hobbies:
Reading including the Series of Unfortunate Events books and read some adult Star Wars novels. He likes to watch things (YouTube videos) on his computer. He is still a big fan of Legos.
Cool Gadgets:
iPod Touch, Pantech Cell Phone. Playing the Wii and his DS, especially Super Smash Bros Brawl, Mario Cart Wii, and Lego Indiana Jones 2.
Highlights:
Went to Camp Wolfeboro Boy Scout camp in July, on his own. He loved Disneyland with Grandma and Grandpa Hargrove in February and again in November. He loved traveling in the RV, and loved visiting Fort Cody in Nebraska. He has also enjoyed many Scouting activities/outings. |
Quinn:
Favorite Far-Off Places:
Alaska Cruise with huge hot tubs, and awesome swimming pools. RV trip with mom and grandparents, Space Needle in Seattle. Disneyland trip with Mom in July, loves Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland and Mulholland Madness at DCA.
Favorite Movies / TV:
Total Drama Action, Clone Wars, iCarly, Alvin and the Chipmunks. Night at the Museum 2, Monsters vs. Aliens. Star Trek.
Favorite Music:
Michael Jackson (he does a great job doing the “Thriller” dance), No Doubt and U2.
Favorite Hobbies:
Playing with toys including Star Wars Galactic Heroes, and Playmobil. Loves drawing especially dragons and the character of Kirby. Collects Pokemon cards. Loves to break into a dance.
Cool Gadgets:
Intel iMac, funny videos on YouTube especially “Fred.” Lego Indiana Jones 2 and other games on the Wii, and playing his DS. iPod Touch.
Highlights:
Performed Dance medley with some friends at school talent show. Continued with Cub Scouts. Played T-Ball again this year for The Lugnuts. Star Wars birthday party, Boba Fett for Halloween. He’s hoping to lose his two front teeth before Christmas-or is that a hope of his parents? |
Julie:
Favorite Far-Off Places:
Oregon, Seattle, Alaska cruise with Kevin and the boys, RV road trip (with my parents) across the US, with stops in Texas, Kentucky, Chicago (third year in a row) and Mall of America in Minnesota. Quinn and I had fun in Disneyland in February, July, October and November. I guess you could say a mouse has ruled my life this year.
Favorite Movies / TV:
New obsession, iCarly! Still love the Amazing Race, Survivor, and watching Friends during the weeknights.
Favorite Music:
My Wicked soundtrack. Since it started here in San Francisco, I have gone three times. I love it! U2 is still a favorite (scored tickets for their show in June 2010), and No Doubt - took the boys to see them live in July.
Favorite Hobbies:
Facebook-hooked on Farmville, Twitter, crafting, sewing, and jewelry making, and blogging daily at juliebeane.blogspot.com.
Cool Gadgets:
iPhone! I didn’t realize how much I would love it and NEED it! Also love my Nintendo DS.
Highlights:
Spent lots of quality time with family and friends. We went whale watching in Santa Cruz for the birthdays of Wendy and Steve (Kevin’s sister and her husband), and it was awesome! We saw more whales there than we did in Alaska! |
Kevin:
Favorite Far-Off Places:
Wildlife Safari in Oregon, Yukon Territory, and Ketchikan Alaska. Finally starting to like Tower of Terror and being “First Family” at Disney’s California Adventure. Walt Disney Family Museum in SF. Played “tourist” in SF several times this year. Natural Bridges and Whale Watching in Santa Cruz, Calaveras Big Trees.
Favorite Movies / TV:
Funny People, Zombieland, Star Trek, The Hangover, Up, Year One. The Office (cohosting an Office podcast, “That’s What She Said.”), Survivor, Cougar Town, Mad Men, Entourage, Californication, The Big Bang Theory
Favorite Music:
Best Album: Tonight: Franz Ferdinand. Best Song: “Papillon” by Editors. The Bravery, Pet Shop Boys, U2, Paramore, The Killers. Concerts: Blondie/Pat Benatar/The Donnas, No Doubt, Bridge School Benefit (w/ No Doubt)
Favorite Hobbies:
The Frat Pack Tribute website. Relaunched Kevdo.com blog and redesigned Lip Balm Anonymous and Cub Scout Pack websites.
Cool Gadgets:
iPhone 3GS, new iMac, Grand Slam Tennis on Wii
Highlights:
Moved to IT as Enterprise Community Manager at Juniper Networks and won E-Staff award for work bringing new collaboration tools to Juniper. Committee Chair for Cub Scout pack. Received Distinguished Toastmaster Award (highest award in TM) and won several speech contests. |
