A Windy Event

After the bridal shower in Sac. I had to race out to the event this weekend in Brentwood. It was the "Vintage Nationals" and there were guys there from all over the world! I was amazed once again at these people's dedication to their sport. I was talking to guys from Bucharest, Canada, Russia, France and even a cowboy on a motorcycle from Texas. Wonders never cease, these people are something else. It was very windy though and it was really hard to keep all of our new equipment clean. The dust was horrendous. We were pretty wiped out when we got home but it's always fun to do these events. I'm thankful that we have this side business.

Summer's Tea Party/Bridal Shower

Dana completely outdid herself with this shower!! Right down to the very last little details, it was absolutely beautiful! From the linen tablecloths, to the homemade heart shaped scones and tea sandwiches, to the fresh berries, to the fruit basket whip cream cake, flower arrangements on the rose petaled tables and all my sweet mom's hand painted china tea cups and serving pieces, it was so special. After we got it all set up and right before the party, I completely lost it. I was crying like a baby. Thanks for consoling me Michelle, you are a sweetheart and Dana, I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the work and effort you put into that party. I love ya!!

GORGEOUS DAY

There were many, many things going on today but I still took time to look up and enjoy the beautiful weather. While I was attempting to run up the path tonight in class, I kept looking up at the trees and they are all full of buds waiting patiently to burst open. The tulip bulbs that I planted last fall have sprouted and were a welcome suprise. I had forgotten that I planted them along the walkway. The first one opened up today and that made me smile when I saw it this morning.
My search for a hat for the tea party was not very successful. Michelle, your hats that you loaned me were so cute but they were too small for my big head! You have a tiny head, that goes with the rest of you, TINY!
I'm looking forward to this party on Sat. Dana has gone over the top and done so much to make it nice for Summy. I still can't believe that my daughter is about to walk down the isle. It is very surreal, exciting but sad all in one. I am also excited to watch her and Kelly embark on their life adventure.

Memories of Fun in L.A.

Here are a couple of photos of my two older kids that Summy sent me while she was down visiting Ryan in Southern Ca. They really did have a good time together, and I'm so thankful for that. You guys made a memory of only the two of you in it, and it's something you can keep forever. To me, memories I make with the people I love are something that I truly CHERISH!

I love you guys!

Trousseau Shopping

Today, I picked up Summy at the airport. She got back from visiting her brother for the first time since he moved in January to Laguna Beach. She had a great time with him and it really warms my heart to hear that they enjoy each others company and have fun hanging out together.

After I picked her up we had planned on going shopping for her "trousseau". It was so much fun even though, for some reason, she was reluctant to buy these sexy, pretty things with me. It was really funny because she had never heard that word before and every young sales girl who asked if they could help us, had also never heard of that before. Only the "old women" like me had heard of it. Then we shopped for hats for the tea party/bridal shower that Dana and Michelle are giving her this weekend in Sacramento. We had a blast and must have tried on every single hat and dress in that mall! I do believe fun was had by all.

Fred & Ginger

Today we went to church and Tom really spoke to me, at least I felt that he was talking directly to me. Sometimes, I really feel convicted about something and today when we had a quiet time to confess our sins to God, I felt as though he did not give me enough time. I asked sweetie if he had enough time to confess his sins to God and he said he had more than enough time and some left over to confess mine also! He always makes me laugh and I love doing that.
Then we came home, made some great salads and I worked on my earrings and Summy's necklace for the wedding. I finally got them done, and being as I can hardly see, it was a big accomplishment for me!
We then went to our first "dance class" at the rec center. We are trying to learn some east coast swing for the wedding. Summy and Kelly are taking it with us and it's so fun! Now I'm sure my sweet husband and Kelly would have another term for it but personally, I thought it was a blast! Can't wait until next week to have my feet stepped on some more. Thanks so much guys for putting up with all of our silly ideas. We love ya!

First Day of Spring Bikeride

As soon as I remembered that it was the first day of Spring, I knew that we had to celebrate the occasion, so I made a quick decision to chuck the books today and go for a bike ride. It was so beautiful, and I was utterly and completely soaking it up. It makes me so thankful to live where we do. The hillsides are all so green and full of wildflowers. What a treat it is to just be outside and able to enjoy it. We rode through Bidwell Park, and then cut over through Chico and rode all over, then stopped and had lunch, and ended our little journey about 5:00. I am so happy that Chris is liking to ride now and can go the distance with us.

Rip Roarin Good Times

What do you get when you mix awesome fun loving people, good food, fantastic wine and lots of laughs. A rip roarin good time , thats what! What can I say about these people, except that I LOVE them dearly. They are the cream of the crop, the cream de la cream, the party everyone wants to be at, in other words they are "it on a stick". Not to mention, that our friend Scot is the chef de la chef! What I have learned from cooking with him in the last month has been amazing. He is a wonderful cook who loves good food, good conversation and great wine. I LOVE cooking with you Scot, and thanks for sharing all your great talents with me. Let's do it again real soon, it's never enough for me!

A Day with my Auntie

Today I took a treck to Sacramento to take Summy to the airport. She is going down to see her brother in Laguna Beach until Monday. We left really early, and after I dropped her off, I went to see my auntie. I found her outside trimming her rose bush that she said was a cutting from a bush that was in my grandmothers yard. I remember that yellow rose bush in front of my grandmothers house and it was always full of yellow blooms in the spring, climbing everywhere and so beautiful. Funny how my auntie mentioning that brought back that memory that I had stored so far away in my mind.. We took some pictures in her yard of things that are blooming, and then my friend Dana, and her daughter Michelle came over and we gathered up some of my auntie's special tea cups for the wedding shower party that they are giving Summer. I wanted to take my auntie for lunch but all she wanted was a "Milkshake". She loves sweets but it never shows on her, she is just a little spit of a thing. I love spending time with her and talking to her about days past and her memories of them. She holds so much history of my mom and I can't get enough of it. I had a great day!

When life gives you lemons, make Lemon Drops!

O.k. This is a "Thanks" that goes out to Michelle for the grand idea of what to do with the thirteen lemons that I had left over from taking the rind off of them to make lemoncello. This morning I was stumped as to what to do with all of these sweet smelling fruits that were filling my house with a fragrance that has not happened here in some time. She suggested that I make lemon drop martini's and for some reason I wasn't able to come up with a better idea. Bert happened to call and was in need of "connecting" as she puts it, so we placed ourselves in my favorite spot, my swing outside, and connected! I would suggest anyone who wants to use up those little devils that this is a great way to do it!

A day with Sarah is a Hard but Good Day!

Tonight is our workout night with some gals that totally inspire me! I look forward to Tues. & Thurs. nights with alot of anticipation. I really hate to miss our weekly workouts. Sarah, our trainer, is an absolute animal. I have never seen someone with such a thirst for fitness and she always makes me want to do better. Tonight we just walked 2 miles around our little town and spring was popping up all over. Then we came back and she worked us hard. Love it!!! Thanks so much Sarah

I thought I should introduce my three "Littlest Ones" to those of you that have not had the pleasure of meeting these yappy little creatures. We do love them, except, when someone comes to the door and their manners become nonexistant! Chris is a HUGE dog lover and tells me that there is noone on the planet that loves dogs more than him, and I do believe he is right!
We are about to start school this morning. We started our morning with me reading the "Hobbit" to Chris and him all cuddled up on the sofa. Our friend Scot loaned us this book and told us it's a must, along with The Lord of the Rings, so we are diving into these with vim and vigor. Next, Chris will tackle math, get the hardest thing out of the way, he HATES it, then move through the day and usually let him pick which subject he wants to tackle next. We are on the home stretch for school now and he and I can hardly WAIT. I still feel the same as I did as a kid, counting the days until summer. It's funny how our body's change and grow older but not much has changed about the things that I cherish and love to do. Having fun has always been what I do best!! By the way, "HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY" to everyone!

Spring at the dog park

Brett sent me a gorgeous photo that she took at the dog park and it made me feel all happy inside because I know that Spring is on it's way. No one, anywhere, is happier than I am about that. Thanks, my friend for this beautiful pic. I can't wait to get a moment to take my dogs and go see spring in action for myself at the dog park. My little ones love it there and so do we. Hope everyone is looking up on these days ahead, there is much to see and be thankful for!

Bows and more Bows!

Today after church a few of us assembled at Summer's to help with the daunting task of tying bows on all the invitations and also addressing them for her wedding, and then tying more bows on bubbles........... bows, bows and more bows. A few hours later we were all bowed out! It was fun to just get together and do what women seem to love to do, TALK !!!! Thanks for the help guys!

Pat's 16th Birthday

Well, this is my first attempt at putting a picture up on my "BLOG" and I'm so excited because my friend Michelle helped me set it up. Thanks so much for helping me, Michelle! We had a slight set-back and lost alot of our photos, so basically we are starting over with pictures. In honor of that, we took out first new photos tonight, as we celebrated Chris's brother Pat's 16th birthday and I can't believe how the time has flown by. He is growing into a fine young man and I'm so thankful to be a part of his life. Don't they look so much alike, and so handsome I might add!

Bishops Farm with Family and Friends

I know this picture was from October but it is still a great memory of our fun time at Bishops Farm. This is our third annual trip down to Bishops in our motor home with any and all who want to go and it is a real TREAT. Many laughs and carmel apples later we each have a rolodex full of memories to remember. Any takers for next year???