"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in FAMILY on Aug 20th, 2013
Enjoying a weekend morning at our favorite breakfast joint, The Ugly Mug, with a few of our favorite people, Michelle, Eric, Crystal, and Vi (Crystal’s grandma) Crystal likes a little coffee with her cream…
Posted in FAMILY on Aug 20th, 2013
Our friends, the Landons, hosted a wonderful outdoor movie night. It was a perfect evening. The Landons have a little family farm. This is Squealy…isn’t s/he cute? I save up and freeze my fruit/veggie scraps to bring to Squealy. Here s/he is enjoying my contribution.. Pre-movie swim in the pond… My girlfriend, Michelle, joined […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jul 29th, 2013
We have known Stan and Diane Andersen as long as DH and I have known each other. David was Stan’s roommate when we met. Stan was also the Best Man in our wedding. Their youngest son played in a soccer tournament in Davis, and was able to join us for an afternoon before heading out. […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jul 28th, 2013
Some fun time with Grandpa Randy and Grandma Margaret. The boys dressed up to run errands with Grandma… ‘R’ caught a grasshopper………………….cool, striped dragonfly…. Helping Grandpa in his garden… | Cooling off… Water break on the slip-n-slide… Dinner out and a great place in Sandpoint… Heavy winds knocked down a cherry tree. ‘R’ and […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jul 27th, 2013
Our family hosts a theme party every 4th of July. Typically, it’s based on a state. This year, we decided to do “patriotic colors”, because this year, we opened our family party to include a few of my moms closest friends and honor my mother during this time. It was a sweet time. Many tears […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jul 17th, 2013
We spent four nights in Seattle and had a wonderful time with my Fabio (aka ‘Dado’), Esperanza (aka ‘Dada’), and ‘Antee ‘ Sara. Going on a walk with Esperanza and Sara… We were there when the weather hit the low 90’s. Very rare for Seattle. We cooled off at Lake Washington. Here, everyone is enjoying […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jul 17th, 2013
Our annual road trip started off with a drive from our home in California to visit Grandpa Gary and Grandma Julee in Washington. We joined them for a delicioso Mexican meal. It was a short visit, but very sweet…
Posted in FAMILY on Jun 27th, 2013
Our friends, Eric and Crystal, hosted a gender reveal party! *All guests wore the color clothing they thought the baby was. David and I were Team PINK. The boys were (on principle), Team BLUE. The gang anxiously awaits… BOY POWER!! Mutual friend, Cynthia, and preggo mama, Crystal! We played a game based on […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jun 21st, 2013
A perfect weekend to share with family and friends. My beautiful niece, “P”, graduated high school!! I flew up for a quick visit, and special memories were made…. Before the graduation: My little brother and niece KK Walking down the aisle with two of her best friends… Proud parents… Proud grandparents… Proud auntie… La […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jun 19th, 2013
Our “brother from a different mother” just celebrated his 40-something birthday. He spent it rafting on the American River, surrounded by his closest friends. It was a beautiful and fun day! The boys were able to invite a friend. They were so excited to get on the river. Awesome river rats! Josh, Q, Eric, Mike, […]