My husband loves fresh flowers. For his birthday, I got him a unique birthday bouquet to represent a lush, mossy, forest floor. For some reason, I did not get an overall photo, but here are a few close up shots..
David’s Birthday Bouquet
May 16th, 2020 by leigharev2
A Double Rainbow in Rocklin
May 16th, 2020 by leigharev2
View from our yard and of a nearby church in Rocklin.
“When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Genesis 9:16
Alex’s New Toy/Tool
May 16th, 2020 by leigharev2
Alex came to us one day and told us that he had been doing some coding work for the ATF/Roblox video game and that he needed an account so he could get paid. I, at first, was skeptical and was afraid he was getting scammed, but upon further investigation, this turned out to be legit, and he made $500! He decided to use the income and purchase a drone to help with his filmmaking interests…
NYC with HYD (Heidi): Day 4
May 16th, 2020 by leigharev2
Our last day. Heading home late afternoon. Walked Battery Park to the Irish Hunger Memorial, dedicated to raising awareness of the Great Irish Hunger, in which over one million starved to death between 1845 and 1852 as a result of British policies that prioritized the exportation of profitable foods as most of the potato crop was wiped out by a fungus like organism. A stone from each Irish county was placed on the memorial. The stories from various voices illuminated on the walls.
Goodbye, my dear. Until we meet again….
NYC with HYD ;) DAY 3
May 16th, 2020 by leigharev2
Off and running early to max out our time here. Took the subway to the MET Cloisters, devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe.
Next stop: a quick stroll through Central Park, then banana pudding and ice tea at Magnolia Bakery!
Next stop: The Morgan Library and Museum
AN ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF MOZART! 
THE GUTENBERG BIBLE 
Next stop: Dinner at Momofuku Noodle Bar/East Village Location
Next Stop: Angel’s Share/ East Village
The first stop on our adult beverage trail for the night. Angel’s Share is a cool Speakeasy-style bar tucked behind a closet door in an Asian restaurant.
Entrance restaurant 
Up Stairs. Bar behind closet on left. 
Getting silly 🙂 
Next stop: Oscar Wilde/ NOMAD
I had not told Heidi that this bar was on my list of places I wanted to go, but squealed when I saw it. Located near the place we had intended to go, this was a fun, unexpected discovery.
Next stop: Patent Pending/ NOMAD
By day, this place is a coffee shop, Patent Coffee. By night, behind the menu board, a fabulous bar.
Heading home, city lights and pizza…
NYC with HYD (Heidi ;) DAY 2
Apr 14th, 2020 by leigharev2
First stop: Coffee at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery.
Next stop: Chelsea Market.
A wonderful place to explore. Plenty of places to get something to eat, but also plenty of places to shop for unique items.
Next stop: Artechouse NYC. This is an interactive display museum dedicated to digital artists. The exhibits change regularly so each time you visit NYC, you would probably see something new. These photos don’t do it justice. You really had to be there to experience it.
Next stop (or go…): Walking the High Line
Next stop: Lunch at Little Spain
Next stop: Blank Slate Coffee + Kitchen. It was within a block of our hotel, if I recall correctly. We were ready for this late afternoon pick me up! They have a wall dedicated to amazing Etch a Sketch artists!
A (very little) rest back at the hotel. A quick change into our evening gear, and we were on our way to our NYC night out!
Next stop: Grand Central Terminal
Next stop: Times Square, then R Lounge
This lounge gave us the best view overlooking Times Square. Their homemade kettle chips and onion dip for .99 was the best value ever!
Next stop: The Press Lounge
A beautiful rooftop lounge. It was pretty full and we did not want to sit up at the bar, so we walked around outside a bit, then left.
Next stop: Dinner at The Rustic Table
A charming, small place offering Mediterranean food. Food was delectable, and this dessert was something to swoon over. Seriously, a highlight of our trip. We overheard a customer rave about it, and asked what it was. It’s called Malabi; a milk pudding with pomegranate juice, rose water, pistachios, and coconut.
NYC with HYD (Heidi ;) DAY 1
Apr 14th, 2020 by leigharev2
Heidi is one of my forever BFFs. We are sorority sisters and have known each other since college. Our paths reconnected about 10 years after school when we saw each other at a card making camp in the town where we both lived. We’ve shared many laughs, tears, rants, raves, moments, and memories.
For her 50th birthday, Heidi decided she wanted to go with me for a long girls weekend to New York City. An epic weekend with an epic friend.
Perfect weather. Precious memories. Walked 8-9 hours miles each day for three days. Took the subways to get around. Heidi rocked it with her navigational skills!
The lobby of the Roger Hotel. This was a perfectly located midtown boutique hotel.
Due to a four hour delay out of Seattle, we did not arrive to The Roger New York until 9:00PM. We were tired and hungry. The front desk treated us to our drink of choice from their lobby bar which gave us the energy to seek out a slice.
Salmon Falls 50K 2020
Apr 10th, 2020 by leigharev2
Salmon Falls 50K. That’s 31.06 miles. Trail.
Did I run it? LOL. No. But I did volunteer to serve at the aid station at Skunk Hollow….at the 13 mile mark.
While waiting at the finish line for sole sisters to come in, I was talking to one of the finishers who came in from Santa Rosa to run. He said he’d never volunteered for a race but knows he should at some point.
I have heard this so many times, “I know I should, but haven’t yet”.
I have ran many races, ranging from the 5k to the marathon. Probably at least 50 of them by now. I always appreciate the volunteers at the aid stations, making sure I have everything I need to get to the next aid station. There are times when I’m a little distracted/spacey and their pointed questions and suggestions help me to focus and regroup and get my mind back on track.
But here’s the thing….as blessed as I am to receive care from volunteers, I am equally, if not more, blessed to be that volunteer.
Serving at aid stations for a distance like the 50k, a distance I will probably never run, on a trail no less, is incredibly inspiring.
To be THAT person for THAT runner who comes in struggling.
To help them with what they need, whether it’s hydration, fuel, tape for bloody nipples (men), sunscreen, or a hug and a quick talk about if they have four more miles to give to get to the next station; to remind them to trust their training; to help assess if their injury is something they can keep running with.
As a runner serving, it’s a feeling of completing the full circle. To recognize and embrace that feeling is precious, and something I hope all runners experience at least once in their life. It is it’s own version of a “runners high”.
Flower Farm Run
Feb 28th, 2020 by leigharev2
Another wonderful five mile trail run with Flower Farm breakfast after!
Silent Book Club
Feb 28th, 2020 by leigharev2
This is something kind of unique and fun. I attended the Sacramento chapter of the Silent Book Club at Estelle, a lovely bakery/patisserie. Since it was my first time, I did not take photos of those who attended. Book lovers gather and have a short social time, then everyone reads their own book for 45 minutes. After, we all share a little about what we are reading. there were about 9-10 people attending. Apparently some chapters have a huge turnout. This was a nice size group.
