So.Much.Fun. First week at our timeshare. Our air had us on a long layover in Seattle and a delay made it even longer, getting us to the hotel after midnight. The long day ended with the fantastic surprise of an upgrade to an oceanfront room! We were excited to have our friends John and Ann […]
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Thanksgiving 2022
Posted in FAMILY on Nov 30th, 2022
The flu/cold bug hit the house. Poor Ryan had just recovered from the C-bug and was the first to get hit with this. Paul, Shannon, and lil ‘M’ had just recovered from it so we all decided they should come for a few days. No family photos, but some of the cutie.
Apple Hill
Posted in FAMILY on Nov 30th, 2022
Kat joined us for a nice morning at Apple Hill. We visited High Hill Ranch, Boeger Winery, El Dorado Orchards, and Delfino Farms. Sadly, we brought home a cold/flu bug that affected Thanksgiving, but we are glad we got it out of the way early in the season.
Palm Springs
Posted in FAMILY on Nov 30th, 2022
I drove to Palm Springs to help Michelle finish closing down her mom’s house. She did not fly in until late in the evening, so I decided to drive down early and spend the day with my Aunt Annie and Uncle Art. We enjoyed some catch up time, then picked up takeout and then Annie […]
Final Farewell to Grandpa and Grandma
Posted in FAMILY on Oct 19th, 2022
My grandfather passed away in 2020, but due to the pandemic, we had to wait for the memorial service. We finally had it and scattered his and my grandmother’s ashes in Saratoga Passage where they lived on a hill above. IT was a bittersweet day for sure as we said goodbye one last time on […]
Auburn Historic Cemetery ‘Ghost’ Walk
Posted in FAMILY on Oct 19th, 2022
Once a year the Old Auburn Cemetery hosts a historic tour, with ‘ghosts’ sharing their personal stories of how they lived and died. It was very educational and entertaining.
Dado and Dada Visit
Posted in FAMILY on Sep 20th, 2022
A few days in Manzanita with us! Moments and memories to share are especially valued as the next chapter in all our lives begin. Fabio and Esperanza recently sold their house and will be traveling Spain for a few months before deciding where to land next.
Cousins Visit
Posted in FAMILY on Sep 19th, 2022
My cousin, Robyn (‘Robbie’), her DH Dan, and daughter ‘E’, rented a place in Cannon Beach for a few days. We got together for a day and explored the area a little. Hug Point. Short Sands. Early dinner at El Trio Loco. I loved catching up and getting good one on one time with them!
Easter 2022 with Grandma
Posted in FAMILY on Sep 19th, 2022
Grandma Margaret joined us in California for a couple weeks over Easter. We stayed close to home and got out for a few short outings. One was to the local nursery in Loomis. We walked a little every day. Shortly thereafter, Sara, Charlie, and Baby L. came for a few days. Too bad timing did […]
Celebrating Ryan – 18!!
Posted in FAMILY on Sep 17th, 2022
When Ryan turned 16, we had plans to do a day trip to San Francisco. But, Covid squashed those plans. Fast forward two years and the opportunity to celebrate Ryan inSan Francisco arrived for his 18th!! Of course we had the”whatever you want to eat” breakfast (not on the same day) tradition…buffalo wings, spicy Takis, […]