Fall "Bishops Farm" Trip

Today we embarked on our 4th annual "Bishops Farm" fall trip. Each year we seem to have some newbys join our group and this year Ashleys new boyfriend, Nate, came with us, also Chris's big brother Pat, Michelle and her people, Kari's son, Eric and a little friend of Mia's. After all indulging on carmel apples, apple pies, tire courses, cotton candy and corn mazes, we all seemed to enjoy another fun time with family and friends at Bishops.

Michelle's 87th Birthday

Today was Michelle's 87th birthday and I for one think that she has held up pretty well for that many years! We met at Billie park with a cake and all the birthday goodies and had a great time! So happy to share your special day with you, my friend!!!

A "GIRLS KNIT WEEKEND" at the Nye

We knitters escaped away for the weekend for a really fun time at the Nye ranch in Fort Bragg. It was awesome to make some new friends and see all of the beautiful things that everyone was making. It totally inspired me. We laughed, ate REALLY great food, thanks to Jen and just generally enjoyed hanging out. Karen, once again thanks so much for inviting us all up there. It's always a treat!!!

Labor Day weekend at the Nye Ranch

Kelly and Nava enjoying the sun on the deck at the NYE!

One of the lamas at the Nye relishing in what I love to do best, ENJOY THE SUNSHINE!

Chris found a cave at the beach and was in cave HEAVEN!



What a great bike ride along the ocean. Thanks, Pat for getting all the bikes in working order. I loved it!

Our midnight trek to the beach on a FULL moon. It was SO beautiful!!!!! Sunset looking out over the deck at the NYE.

Chris, enjoying some hot tub time on the deak at the NYE.

Kelly, Chris and Shea racing up the rode after our walk to the Cabrillo Lighthouse.

Our walk to the beautiful Cabrillo lighthouse. It was AMAZING! Aftr all the years I have gone to Fort Bragg I can't believe that I have never had the opportunity to see this beautiful spot.

Since we have met the Burns and been warmly embraced into their family, we have made some wonderful memories. They are such easy people to be around and the way they share their beautiful home on the ocean is appreciated more than I can say. Thanks you SO much for including us in all the fun times that the Burns are known for. We had a GREAT time even though I lost my wad at the card game!

Ashley's Introduction to her new BO

Ashley called last week and wanted to bring her new Bo over for dinner and games Sunday night so we could all meet him and basically evaluate the poor guy. If I do say so, any guy who can handle that girl has my utmost respect. He seems really nice and so sweet to her. He kept offering to help me with everything and it was just great to get to know him a little. We played a game about knowing the people you are playing with, so he was at a real disadvantage. Anyway, dinner was yummy, conversation was good and it's always awesome to me to have the people I love so much around me. Thanks for a great night........................

Saying goodbye to my boy, again

My boy got to come home for a week to work remotely. The company he works for said he could come home 1 week a month and work from here, which we were all happy about. I love that huge kid of mine. Zoey, his dog on the car, absolutely wets herself when she sees Ryan. She cries and whimpers for half an hour when she sees him. Its the cutest thing. They seem to have a real kinetic relationship. Unfortunately, I get teary eyed everytime I have to say goodbye. I'm very proud of my young man!

Lunch Dates and Bike Trips

O.K. So it's been eons since I have shared my days. Thought that it was time to play a little catch up. Last week, Summy, Brett and I had a nice lunch date at Sierra Nevada. Summy has been SO busy with summer school that I haven't seen hide nor tail of her for way too long. I miss that girl of mine, so it was nice to catch up and hear her latest goings on. Brett is always a treat for both of us. We had a greast time!

Last Sunday, Jacky, Bert, Dana and Ken, Sweetie and I all got a bike ride in on the American River bike trail. Jacky had never been on the trail and it always takes quite a bit of planning for her to be able to spend the day away. It was wonderful! The weather was beautiful and we even got a little swim in the river. Only complaint of the day was that it was'nt loing enough. Thanks for an awesome time, guys!