February 2018

Winter is finally here…… last week it was in the 60’s  😊

We started out the month with dinner

at very good friends to celebrate Mike’s birthday.

Fun evening!

Super Bowl started with a Golf Cart Tailgater…..

Then lunch and Bocce Ball, a move into the clubhouse

and the big game!  Mike was thrilled that the Eagles won!

We had a fun Topless Convertible run that took us

to three casinos in the area for 30 minutes

of gambling at each.  No winnings…….but a good time!

I went to my first “Quilt Guild” with a friend.  What fun!

Lots of people, a great speaker and so much to see.

We went to the Pickleball “Dink and Drink”

Fun to watch.

Also the Golf club’s Valentine dinner was a great hit!

Bernie and Red (a comedy group) was so much fun!

Once a year, our Topless Convertible group has an “Overnighter”

This year, Mike and I were in charge and we planned a

Fun two nights in Yuma  (about 3 hours away)

Anna is so amazing.  Her form…. Standing on her fingertips.

She is unbelievable!  This was taken at an event she participated in

at an Air Museum in Oregon.

Camryn has turned 18…..  our little granddaughter

is now officially an adult…..

And where did she spend her birthday? 

Disneyland – of course!

Meanwhile, Brandon and Karen are up in Sunriver

checking out their new purchase!

Ben, however, is learning the ropes of operating a snow blower.

It’s really winter in Sunriver!

January 2018

January started with a “Pre-Run” to Yuma Arizona for the Topless
Convertible group.  Our real run will be in mid-February, and this trip was

To scout out places to stay, things to do and places to eat.

In Borrego Springs, we saw this incredible metal sculpture.
I just loved it!

We drove to Anaheim to meet up with
Brandon, Karen, Ben and Anna.

Anna was in a major gymnastics event and of course

She was fantastic!  So graceful and so talented.

Fun times in the hotel mini water park!

The “Road to California” Southern California Quilt show

was so beautiful.  This was my favorite quilt.  So intricate.

Our topless event took us into Redlands to see some of the

gorgeous mansions from the turn of the century.

Who would have guessed that Redlands had
so many beautiful homes?

We also had a tour of the Redlands “Smiley” Library.

Such a grand library….. built in the early 1900’s by Mr. Smiley
who spent the winters in Redlands.  He wanted to give back to Redlands.

My fellas!

Mike’s golf weekend with the boys took them to

three golf courses in the area.

They all had a great time!

Our very dear friends, the O’Connors have sold their lot here at ORI

And have headed off to another chapter in their lives.

We will miss them terribly but will make a point to

continue to see them.

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.