Halloween, 2008...Elvis LIVES!

"And to whom shall I autograph this?" he asked.

Thanksgiving with my sister, Grandma Hope, and (yes, you guessed it...I'm not the one with the paws & floppy ears) me.

Here in Boston with my cousin, Chris, and his children...during my research for the upcoming novel (Great photo shot, Kim!)

The official first book signing...with my fans.

...at the first game of the 2005 World Series.  A baseball fan's dream come true!

Training with my Sensei (karate teacher - kneeling, middle, front row) and others at his karate dojo in Carson, Iowa. 

Director  Doherty on the mic at a youth event...

Christmas morning surf session...34* water temp on Lake Michigan with +9* wind chill...Brrrr! 

Finishing out a waist-high left wave before opening presents...

March of 2004 with surf bro and friend, Sean...Sheboygan, Wisconsin...cheesehead surfing!

Notice the two-tone surfmobile behind Patrick.   Possibly the ugliest van ever...

Patrick is center wearing the black Gi

Patrick, age 4, with his father and mother (cheesy V-neck was Mom's wardrobe choice)

Go Sox!!

Two of the surf crew (Doug in black, Patrick in blue) heading out by Avon Pier at Cape Hatteras...

... with my younger sister.