"Flat" Stephen in Denver

The Palmer Ridge High School girls tennis team stayed in Denver at a hotel
for the Regional Matches instead of driving back and forth on the bus.
Because our son, Alex, is manager of the team and is a male, his parent must
chaperone (with all of those girls).  Michael headed to California to drive
home with our eldest, Jeremy, who completed his first year of college at
California Baptist University which left me to chaperone Alex (and his
harem)! These photos are from our trip, "flat" Stephen was able to travel
with us and see a bit of Denver, Colorado.

Head Coach Sherri of the girls tennis team talking about Alex's
contributions to the team and the season

7am Alex helping to warm-up the girls at the regional tournament

driving a couple members of the Palmer Ridge High School (Monument,
CO) girls tennis team and our son Alex who is managing the girls team to
Denver for the Regional tournament

I am driving back to Denver after commuting down to Colorado Springs
to work...kind of a long day but beautiful

Me in Northern Colorado

our son Alex at the PRHS girls tennis banquet signing thank you cards
for the coaches

Flat David Visits the Tri-Cities in South-Eastern Washington State

Flat David and I had a blast while he visited the Tri-Cities in south-eastern Washington state.  We hover right above the Oregon border and our largest landmark is the Columbia River that flows to the Pacific Ocean from the north.  The Tri-Cites, which include Kennewick, Richalnd, and Pasco, are an agricultural based township that uses the Columbia River for much of its irrigation of crops such as potatoes, grapes, alfalfa, along with an abundance of cattle.  Also, much of this area has been used for massive orchards where cherries, apples, and even oranges are seen throughout.  There are very few trees considering its proximity to the ocean and offers an arid climate with over 300 days of sunshine each year.  Because there are not many trees, the wind blows and blows which is used and converted to energy via our wind generators on the hillsides around town.  It is a great place to visit and there is much to do with the river running right through town.  Fishing, boating, and water skiing are all parts of the citizen's everyday life during the summer months.  Not far away towards both the coast and the Idaho border mountains are located and alpine skiing is enjoyed by many.  Flat David and I visited some of the surrounding areas where the wind farms are as well a great photo of our infamous Cable Bridge that connects Pasco to Kennewick and Richland from North to South.  I hope Flat David enjoyed his adventures here and learned a lot.  He is more than welcome to come visit any time and maybe next time we'll try some fishing and other water sports! 

 

Good luck in class and have a great summer!

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Ryan Liebscher

The Florida Keys

Here are some pictures from Stephens visit to Florida

Meeting our cat Doodle

At the Gym

Meeting hermit crabs in the back yard

Stephen with Black Ceasar and me during Conch Republic days celebration.

at the boat

At work with David

He slept in on Sunday and missed church! but he was tired from his travels!...Where will he end up next?