February 2013

 I know it’s winter in most of the US but it’s gorgeous here in Indio, California. 

It’s 80 degrees and not a cloud in the sky today.

 

My Grandaughter Camryn, was inducted into the National Honor Society.

I am so proud of her.  She must have got it from her grandmother – don’t you think?

  

 

Mike celebrated his 66^th birthday this month…..  I guess I’m married to
an old man.(wink)  We are so very blessed to have this wonderful life.

 

  

Super Bowl was a great event at Outdoor Resorts. 

We had a golf cart tailgate party, a bocce ball tournament (we gave it a valiant effort)
and of course the game.  It was an entire day of fun.

  

We shared some wonderful evenings with friends.

 

Off roading took us to “Hotel California”  This is an old rest area built into the hills where hikers can get some shelter from the occasional storms.  It is actually quite elaborate (for a shelter)  Fun to see out in the middle of nowhere.

Valentines Day was a great event here.  We had a wonderful dinner and dancing.  The decorations were outstanding – the appetizers were over the top. 

Good times to remember.

Another off-roading trip took us into “Red Canyon”  It was sooo beautiful.

I think it may have been my favorite trail yet.

Pat and I took our 2^nd annual bike ride to Palm Springs.  25.7 miles.

We had a much deserved lunch at Sherman’s Deli – It was long and tiring but we have decided to make it a little longer next year!  Something to work towards.

Marilyn Monroe has come to Palm Springs.  This statue “Forever Marilyn” is nearly 3 stories tall and it’s beautiful.  This year would have been Marilyn’s 85^th birthday.

February has been an outstanding month.  So much going on here at Outdoor Resorts - we are loving every minute. 

January 2013

  Oops – January got away from me.  It’s already February and where did January go?

We went to Dog Show at the Indio Polo Grounds during January. 

It is the second largest dog show in America.  You will never guess what my favorite dog was.  Yep – Look at this adorable Westie!

Some friends of ours, the Sullivans, were showing their young dog. 
His name is Indy (short for Indio) and he is a beautiful Border Collie.

Mike says we are first on the list if Indy ever needs a foster home!

He’s a great dog.

Our annual “Welcome Home” fiesta was a huge success. 
The employees of the resort, fix the food for us and we all get to
enjoy a fabulous Hispanic dinner!

Yes – Believe it or not….Mike and I are taking dance lessons. 
This picture is trying out the Fox Trot.  We really enjoy the lessons
and hopefully, someday we will be able to dance in public   

Mike went on his yearly golf trip to Bandon, Oregon.  He didn’t take
any pictures this year but said that he had an outstanding trip. 
He loves the golf, he loves the poker, he loves the food, he loves the drinks ……..
but most of all he loves spending time with the fellas (especially Marc and Brandon)

While Mike was in Oregon, I went to the Southern California Quilt Show (the Road to California)
in Ontario.  Yes – This elephant is a quilt.  The Quilt Show was better than ever…..
and really crowded – but I loved every minute. 
A group of us girls went on a bus – what a way to see it all!!

This was one of my favorite quilts.  It was so much prettier in person.

I love the applique and all of the different colors.

I can’t say enough about how beautiful Outdoor Resorts in Indio is.

Our friend Steve Peterson sent me this gorgeous shot of the entrance!

What a great place to spend the winter!

December 2012

 As 2012 comes to a close, we remember our dear friends and family.  

You are always close in our hearts.

We have a beautiful white Egret that keeps coming around. 
He seems to love sitting at the top of our palm tree.

We flew up to Portland to spend the holidays with the kids. 
Camryn is giving me a pedicure.  It tickles!!

While in Portland, I was able to attend a "Silvey Family Holiday Reunion." 
These are the cousins from my mother’s side of the family.

I haven’t seen most of them for around 40 years.  We had such a wonderful time!

We really enjoyed staying with Marc, Maria, Camryn and Colby.

Santa is coming – We’re getting excited!

We stayed at Brandon, Karen, Ben and Anna’s on Christmas.

They have just moved into their new home and they love it – it’s wonderful.

Christmas Eve we went to church.  It was beautiful….

A very nice service.

We spent a fantastic Christmas Day with the kids.

Here is our family…. All of us!

Mike and I are back in Indio, California at our New Years celebration.

Our table is evidence of a lot of fun. 
We had our best ever New Year’s Eve Celebration!

We close 2012 with a picture of our winter home.
We live in the most beautiful location.

HAPPY NEW YEAR  AND WELCOME 2013

  November started with a fabulous trip to San Francisco!

My two precious daughter-in-laws gave me a 65^th birthday to remember!!

Pat and I flew north from Palm Springs while Maria and Karen flew south
from Portland and we all met at the airport. 

We had a gorgeous limo waiting to take us to
Fisherman’s Wharf – My first limo ride!!  EVER!

San Francisco was beautiful.  The weather couldn’t have been nicer. 
We took several tours……..through downtown ……
across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito

Isn’t this a quaint little Sausalito building?

Another tour – this time to Chinatown – it was so much fun!!

The TransAmerica Building

The Coit Tower

My two sweetheart daugher-in-laws ….
How on earth did I ever get so lucky to have them?

We took a boat tour over to Alcatraz.  A very interesting self guided tour.

I would recommend it to anyone!!

I wouldn’t have wanted to spend much time here.

Our hotel was right on Fisherman’s Wharf and Wow was it beautiful.

We stayed at the Argonaut.

We all had such a great time.

Our entire trip was just the best ever.  I had a most memorable birthday.  

It was well worth turning 65 for ………..

Back to reality …….. Mike & I drove over to Algodones Mexico to get
our teeth cleaned and checked.  This is the border crossing.

Our lot in Indio is looking very colorful this year. 
We have the most beautiful geraniums.

We had a wonderful surprise visit from one of Mike's best friends
(and the best man in our wedding 45 years ago)
Joe Lewellen was in town for some business and
we were lucky to spend an evening with Joe.

We went out to eat on Thanksgiving with friends.

The food was wonderful…….. but no leftovers!

Finished out this month at a purse party with
Pat and our friend Sharon.

Life in the desert is outstanding.  The weather is fabulous.  Our friends are the best!

I just can’t tell you how much I love it here.

October 2012

October 1^st, we left Sunriver and began our trek south.

We stopped in Reno and enjoyed a great visit with my nephews Scott, Brett,
Brett’s girlfriend Bridget and Brett’s son Troy. 
It was wonderful seeing them all. 
We spent the evening catching up.  Love them all so much.

Arrived in Indio at Outdoor Resorts.  The weather is in the low 90’s –
The sun shines EVERY day!  I love it here!!

We have several Black Swans that have taken up residence in our ponds. 
Black Swans are very rare.  They are huge and slightly aggressive……
but so beautiful to watch.

A spectacular full moon through the palm trees. 
The evenings are wonderful here…… warm, clear and oh so beautiful.

Our friends that we left last spring are all returning to ORI. 
We have so much to catch up on. 

I celebrated my 65^th birthday near the end of this month. 
Wow – I’m really getting old. 
I had the most wonderful day. 
I am so blessed to have the best friends in the world. 

We closed out October with a Halloween potluck …….

Several people came in costume.  Like all of our get togethers – we had a wonderful time catching up with our friends.