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Peter Oakman

Nov 22, 20234 min read

The 2023 Family Letter

2023: “don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened.” It is with great joy I present to you: our first ever Family Christmas...

Peter Oakman

Jan 11, 20231 min read

This is the Polar Express

This is the Polar Express...Our family embarked on a 17 and ½ hour round trip car ride to Williams AZ to experience “The Polar Express”. You

Peter Oakman

Dec 8, 20221 min read

Portland Baby!

To understand what we’re trying to accomplish here, please refer back to this blog. Blast back to the past…October or November 2021 (not...

Peter Oakman

Oct 8, 20211 min read

Katie's Family Birthday in San Diego

To understand what we’re trying to accomplish here, please refer back to this blog. I got off easy this year for Katie's birthday. In years

Peter Oakman

May 12, 20212 min read

The USS Midway-Heaven on Earth

To understand what we’re trying to accomplish here, please refer back to this blog. It was Friday April 2, 2021, 4 days away from celebrati

Peter Oakman

Mar 10, 20211 min read

Central Florida

To understand what we’re trying to accomplish here, please refer back to this blog. January 2021. After our wonderful forgettable covid...

Peter Oakman

Feb 12, 20212 min read

Big Bear California

To understand what we’re trying to accomplish here, please refer back to this blog. November of 2020, the Oakman family, minus Buster,...

Peter Oakman

Jan 6, 20212 min read

Hiking into 2021

The kiddos and myself embarked on an elated hike to Santiago Oaks. It was a beautiful blessing.

Peter Oakman

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Santa Monica

Captains Log; Pandemic Trip # 22 Santa Monica Pier. To understand what we’re trying to accomplish here, please refer back to this blog. I...

Peter Oakman

Oct 20, 20202 min read

March Air Force Base

Why am I constantly enamored by aircrafts? I’d like to admit that it’s because I never grew out of the “Top Gun” phase but deep down, I just

Peter Oakman

Oct 14, 20202 min read

Robbers Roost!

There’s a secret spot in Orange County called Robbers Roost, it’s a beautiful mountain/hill peak that overlooks a good portion of the OC.

Peter Oakman

Oct 9, 20202 min read

Travel Town!

Captains Log, Friday Field Trip # 7 (# 19 of 2019-Pre Covid 19). To understand what we’re trying to accomplish here, please refer back to...

Peter Oakman

Sep 28, 20201 min read

The Long Beach Aquarium

Captains Log, Friday Field Trip # 5 (# 34 of 2019-Pre Covid 19). To understand what we’re trying to accomplish here, please refer back to...

Peter Oakman

Jul 31, 20202 min read

Cabazon Dinosaurs

The Cabazon Dinosaurs Field Trip was one of the most special trips I’ve ever taken with my children. This adventurous Field Trip took place

Peter Oakman

Jul 14, 20202 min read

Dessert Dumplings

#Dumplins...#yourwelcome

Peter Oakman

Jun 24, 20202 min read

Riley's Farm

Captains Log, Friday Field Trip # 1. To understand what we’re trying to accomplish here, please refer back to this blog. I decided to...

Peter Oakman

Jun 24, 20203 min read

Friday Field Trips

This blog will focus on discussing the many random trips we can take with our children and what we learned from them.

The Cool Stuff

Welcome to Cool Dad Moves, a blog created by dads who share the same joys and pain as you do trying to make it through life. We hope to bring you laughter and insight as we share thoughts, ideas, and hilarious things we deal with as parents. We'll also share other information you didn't ask for (don't worry, we'll make it funny).

We've made the blog simple...

The Best Kid Quotes of the Month
To Make Memories (Photo Blogs of Family Trips with Adventure Ideas)
To Make You Laugh (Top Lists to questions you never asked)
To Make You Think (Knowledge on Adulting-Parenting 101)

Enjoy!

Kiddos Quotes of the Month

George Washington...yeah I know him, he had great hair-Madison Age 5
Pick a lane jerk-Katie Age 4 yelling in the aisles of the grocery store
Why can't I marry the dog?-Julianne age 2
Just go to the bank so you can take me to Disney. The bank has plenty of money.-Madison Age 5