"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
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.
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!
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 […]
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, […]
Posted in FAMILY on Feb 14th, 2022
David and I took a couple nights away for our Christmas present together. A few days to enjoy this lovely property we enjoy, and hike the area. I love the stained windows at our property…VRBO Nevada City Day one lunch at Three Forks Bakery and Brewing Co. Hot Cacao from Choquiero Cacao Cafe. Day 3 […]
Posted in FAMILY on Feb 13th, 2022
We drove to Astoria and walked along the riverwalk. Had lunch at Astoria Brewing Company.
Posted in FAMILY on Feb 13th, 2022
Antee Sara and Uncle Charlie, too 😉
Posted in FAMILY on Jan 13th, 2022
I was talking to a friend recently who has younger children. She asked me if I missed certain stages when our kids were younger and if it was hard to have our kids as adults now. I can honestly say that, no, I do not miss any of the earlier stages. I loved going through […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 31st, 2021
My precious Aunt and Uncle. I love them so much.
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 28th, 2021
Ricky is my honorary nephew. I adore him. We were blessed to be invited to his and his lovely bride, Serenity’s, wedding. They had an intimate ceremony and reception at the Indianola Clubhouse. David and I drove back country roads from Manzanita to Indianola. It was perfect Autumn weather, both directions. Sunshine, but cool, Autumn […]