"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 27th, 2010
Eric and Crystal hosted an incredible Christmas Eve prime rib dinner. Everything was delicious and it was a joy to spend time with our special NorCal friends! Santa Andy Crystal, making this amazing side dish of broiled pear, goat cheese, and fig spread… Crystal’s sister, Brandy, brought the boys an ornament making kit… MERRY CHRISTMAS […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 27th, 2010
Such a beautiful day to enjoy with friends in a beautiful setting! My friend, Bev, and her family, opened up their property for an old-fashioned celebration. They have an old stone barn that overlooks pastures, with mountains in the distance. This property can be rented out for weddings, and other gatherings. It’s a special place. […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
“OH how the years go by…” Just as I feel like I am getting the hang of being the mom to young ones, my young ones grow and aren’t so young! AAAAHHHH! They are going to be pre-teens before I know it, then teens, then <gasp>, adults! I am hyperventilating here! This is happening too […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
The next day, my mom and I took off for more shopping, shopping, shopping. After a few hours at Bellevue Square, we met up with my lifetime friend, Julie (AKA Juj.) Juj and I have known each other since 7th grade! She was able to break away from work for a little while to meet […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
My mom took two days off of work to spend with me. On the first day, we had a nice breakfast at a diner in Issaquah, then headed to the Bothell Country Village. This is a delightful group of unique boutiques and antique shops. We were able to buy a few holiday items, then headed […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
After the G– Gene Pool Party, I drove across town to visit with my in-laws, Fabio and Esperanza. It was Esperanza’s birthday the day before and in the second picture, she’s modeling the new lunch bag we gave her. We had a nice dinner and some good conversation before I headed for my mom’s place.
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
Entering the house after a morning run, I was greeted by my husband and his computer. He told me that there was an incredibly low price for air on Southwest ($50 each way) to Seattle and suggested I carve out a few days to go up and spend time with family and friends. Wow, that’s […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 10th, 2010
Last night, around 8pm, we were gathered around the TV, watching an old 70s series called, “Alias Smith and Jones”. David heard extremely loud music coming from outside. We went to the door and discovered Santa on top of the Rocklin Fire Department fire engine! They were slowly working their way through the neighborhood, handing […]
Posted in FAMILY on Nov 27th, 2010
Our first official holiday in our new house! We were grateful for a house full of the Holy Spirit, good friends, and blessed conversation. The morning started with me rousing the boys out of bed. They really wanted to see the organs taken out of the turkey. Our friend Crystal was making the turkey, so I dropped […]
Posted in FAMILY on Nov 21st, 2010
DH’ s back was bothering him, so he stayed home to dole out the candy. I took the boys out through our neighborhood. It was a delightfully warm night and they were so excited! They pretty much ran door to door nonstop, until their little feet could take no more. It was pretty funny to […]