"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 😉