December 2017

What a way to end 2017 !!

Early in the month, we took a “Topless Run” (convertible)

over to the wine country near Temecula.

Beautiful day – Great friends to travel with.

The winery was decorated for Christmas…..

Great gift shop

The middle of the month, we flew to Portland, then to Cabo San Lucas

For an amazing week with our son and his family.

We stayed at Villa La Estancia….. a gorgeous place !

Marc, Maria, Camryn and Colby

I love Mexico …… 

The grandkids are growing up so fast!

Camryn, Colby and the cutest iguana.

Yes – he’s wearing a sombrero.

While in Cabo, we spent an afternoon on a sailboat in the Sea of Cortez.

The weather was beautiful.

Papa and Camryn behind the waterfall in the pool.

The beach was so gorgeous……. and very clean.

We had a wonderful Christmas at Brandon, Karen, Ben & Anna's.

Ben just turned 15 and had his drivers permit just a few days later.

He is loving learning to drive.  😀

As 2017 ends, we look back at all the wonderful experiences
we have been fortunate to be a part of.

Happy New Year and we wish the very best for you in 2018.

November 2017

What an incredible month.

Off roading in the desert – we find some interesting sites

Our Outdoor Resort “Welcome Home” party
was a great success!

But the Creme de la creme!

A one week fantastic trip to Maui

with the kids and grandkids!

We stayed at the Grand Wailea in Kihei -  Wow!

The beach was gorgeous….

The sunsets spectacular…..

A snorkeling trip on a huge catamaran
was so much fun!

I loved it!

The grandkids even talked me into the rope swing…..

While they chanted “Grandma, Grandma, Grandma”

Brandon, Karen, Ben and Anna with Grandma and Papa

Marc, Maria, Camryn and Colby with Grandma and Papa

We celebrated our 50^th wedding anniversary by renewing our vows.
It is the two of us till the end of time…. 💘

My two granddaughters…  aren’t they beautiful?

One of many fun dinner nights out!

What a special trip, one we will remember forever   🌴

October 2017

 One of my favorite months…..

We left Santa Maria and headed down the
coast toward LA and on to Indio.

We arrived…… and the resort is looking good
for so early in the season.

After a few days of work getting our lot set up,
we relaxed and enjoyed the warm weather.

Monday Night Football is a lot of fun.
I don’t really care about the football but I
do love the social aspect.
So great getting together with friends I
haven’t seen for several months.

The humming birds are happy that we are back.

Our dear friend Tom Kornmesser has announced
his engagement to Janet Johnson. 
We are so happy for both of them. 
A party was a great way to wish them the best!

A big birthday…..  I have turned 70.
Mike took me to Carlsbad, California to help me celebrate.
We stayed in a beautiful Bed and breakfast.

Pat and Rollie came over from
Golden Valley to share in my birthday!

We drove down the Pacific Coast Highway
to Torrey Pines…..  What a beautiful drive.

We also toured a beautiful, very old Spanish Mission

This mission is incredible and so full of history.

What a great Halloween Party at ORI.

I didn’t even recognize several friends!

I had a wonderful birthday.  70….. there is no turning back.

I am so lucky to have such special people in my life.

September 2017

Fall has arrived and we’re on the move……

While in Portland, Mike and I took advantage of Max for a ride into the city.

Did some shopping and took in the sights of Portland.

We also got to see a couple of Ben’s cross country meets.

He is taking after his dad and grandpa with the running.

Maria took part in the “Booties in Action”
(a women’s group of cross fit gals)

While Chuck and Eva were in Portland, we got together

with them and John and Sheri for a great day and dinner.

Marc and Maria have made a great addition to their patio with a

new outdoor area that includes a hot tub.

While Marc and Maria were out of town for their anniversary,

We took Camryn and Colby to “Top Golf” for a great afternoon.

We all had so much fun!

It’s time to head south,  Shasta Lake has suffered during last year’s drought,

But it looks like it has really recovered.  The lake was beautiful.

While in the Sacramento area, we were able to meet  up with

John & Sharon O’Connor.  We had lunch at “Al – the Wop’s”

It is a very eclectic bar built in an old Chinese town. 

Al the Wop’s is one of the few businesses that were open,

The buildings are slanted and look very much like they

might fall over with a good wind.

We spent a little over a week in Santa Maria, California.

While there, we did some sightseeing.  This was taken at

Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve.

We also went to Oso Flaco Lake…..  beautiful views.

Rancho Siosqoc Winery was up in the hills

and a beautiful place to visit.

We went up to San Luis Obispo and spent the afternoon

taking in the sights.

This is the San Luis Obispo Mission

We stopped at Pismo Beach – What a gorgeous day!

 The California coastline is beautiful.

We went to the Santa Maria Inn to see some of the

historic artifacts. 

We spent a day in Santa Barbara.  What a beautiful town.

We took a tour in this trolley.

This is the old Mission Santa Barbara.
So beautiful  ……. so much history.

Tomorrow, we leave for Indio.  Can’t wait!