Lounge Cats

Our two new cats 'Calvin and Hobbes' have a difficult time adjusting to the new life.

Gabriel Amariei

Judy holds a very amused, 4 month old, Gabriel Amariei for a picture.

Giana's Graduation

Giana Stoeckel and Grandpa pose on graduation night at Clovis East H.S.

Barney Long at 91

Dad celebrates his 91st birthday in style with the family.

Cedar Grove Bridge

On a quick trip up the Kings River to Cedar Grove I took this picture of Judy standing on the bridge over the beginning of the rapids.

Kings River Gorge

The South Fork of the Kings River exits from Cedar Grove through a steep canyon making spring runoff an exciting exhibit.

Sawyer Bogard

Born 23 June 2006. Two week old Sawyer sleeps during a family gathering.

Brian and Amy

Brian and Amy Cook watch the swimmers from a safe location.

Haley and Alison

Cousins, Haley Cook and Alison Bogard enjoy the pool together during July weather.

35th Anniversary

At the family gathering, Judy and Jeffry Long were given a surprise mini-party to celebrate their 35th anniversary.

Morro Bay

During July while the valley cooks, Morro Bay gets fog. A nice overnight stay to celebrate the anniversary.

Dragonfly

This summer we have gotten a large number of these dragonflys along the lake. Their acrobatics are fun to watch.

Calvin-In-Charge

Calvin takes over for me while I run an errand.

Stoney Creek

A quick visit to Kings Canyon National Park, and Stoney Creek in the National Forest, while Christen was home from Maryland.

The Hiker

Looking for a view on a quick hike along the Stony Creek gorge.

Stoney Creek

Although the Spring run-off is gone, the water pools at Stoney Creek are perfect for relaxing on the granite faces in the afternoon sun.

Carol at her desk

Carols not too sure photographers are welcome here.

Carolyn, Gerry, Ellen

The Ramage sisters: Carolyn Stoeckel, Gerry Swanbom and Ellen Atkinson celebrate at Gerry's 85th birthday.

Abi Carroll's wedding

Abi Carroll became Abi Alaniz on 23 Sep 2006

Flower Girl views arrivals

Audrey enjoys her lofty view of the yard and street.

The Groomsmen

Mike stands with his grooms: Abid, Rocky, Randy, Jimmy, Ray and Mario.

The Balcony

The bride and her bridesmaids come out to greet arrivals.

Photographer

Tom Stoeckel watches as Christen Long takes pictures of arrival guests.

Carol Long

Cousin to Abi and one of the bridesmaids, Carol stops for a picture.

Marvella and Robert Kleiser

Uncle of the bride, the Kleisers make the trek from Madera.

Nancy and Tom Stoeckel

Hostest and Host for the wedding, Tom and Nancy make their home available for the celebration.

All's Ready

Everyone's seated with the pastor waiting down by the creek.

Rocky and Carol

The wedding party travels the path around the pool then down to the alter by the creek.

Father and Bride

Mark Carroll and Abi take their turn around the pool.

Mike Alaniz and Abi Carroll

Standing at the alter

Mmmmm.

Husband and Wife

The pronouncement!

Thank You

Mike gives a brief word of thanks all those who have helped.

Jimmy, Mike, Abi, Adrie

Jimmy Alaniz and Adrie Carroll make a toast to the bride and groom.

Hot Sauce

Abi and Mike pass out their custom favor, bottled "Alaniz" to Marvella Kleiser.

Art

The colorful arrangement of candles and glass was an nice opportunity for an artsy picture.