Springtime Puppers
Apr 14th, 2023 by leigharev2
Goodbye For Now, My Friend
Apr 14th, 2023 by leigharev2
Christie was one of my first friends that I made upon moving to California. We both belonged to the same homeschool network and her two girls were close in age to my boys. She nicknamed me ‘Loveleigh’ early on and always called me that.
We did many academic and social activities together. So many laughs and tears together. Precious moments and memories. A couple years ago, she moved to Tennessee and started a new life with her family there. Christie passed away in her sleep suddenly, leaving her husband, Scott, and four children. She joins her two sons in heaven.
Maui 2022
Jan 4th, 2023 by leigharev2
So.Much.Fun. First week at our timeshare. Our air had us on a long layover in Seattle and a delay made it even longer, getting us to the hotel after midnight. The long day ended with the fantastic surprise of an upgrade to an oceanfront room!
We were excited to have our friends John and Ann on the same property as well as new Oregon friends, Jules and Lisa, also staying at the same property!
Second week was at the place we always stay at in Napili. We hosted a family dinner with my brother in law and his partner’s family. It was wonderful to connect with them all.
We also celebrated our 28th anniversary with an incredible at Merriman’s, as well as a fantastic 20th birthday dinner at Honu for Alex, which included the unexpected surprise of running into Bethany and her new husband on their honeymoon. Alaska cancelled our air for our flight home on Christmas Day, so we ended up staying for a few more days and flew back with Hawaiian instead.
Thanksgiving 2022
Nov 30th, 2022 by leigharev2
The flu/cold bug hit the house. Poor Ryan had just recovered from the C-bug and was the first to get hit with this. Paul, Shannon, and lil ‘M’ had just recovered from it so we all decided they should come for a few days. No family photos, but some of the cutie.
We watched Encanto and she wanted a skirt like Mirabel. 
This is not a fort. It’s a rabbit warren!
Apple Hill
Nov 30th, 2022 by leigharev2
Kat joined us for a nice morning at Apple Hill. We visited High Hill Ranch, Boeger Winery, El Dorado Orchards, and Delfino Farms. Sadly, we brought home a cold/flu bug that affected Thanksgiving, but we are glad we got it out of the way early in the season.
Autumn Bouquet
Nov 30th, 2022 by leigharev2
Ryan has a lovely new girlfriend names Kat. She joined us for dinner one evening and brought this beautiful bouquet of Autumn colored flowers. The sun hitting it the next morning was so pretty. These photos do not do it justice. After a week, I cut the stems down and placed them into a little milk creamer I bought in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Palm Springs
Nov 30th, 2022 by leigharev2
I drove to Palm Springs to help Michelle finish closing down her mom’s house. She did not fly in until late in the evening, so I decided to drive down early and spend the day with my Aunt Annie and Uncle Art. We enjoyed some catch up time, then picked up takeout and then Annie and I went to an evening church healing service. Short but sweet time.
Michelle and I worked hard to pack up and close out her mom’s house. On the final night, we spent the night in downtown Palm Springs and enjoyed walking around. I dropped her at the airport the next morning and headed home.
Hotel: Hotel Zoso
Dining: Bellatrix at Classic Club Golf, Lulu California Bistro
Country Line Dancing
Nov 30th, 2022 by leigharev2
A fun new activity with friends! Great exercise, and learning something new is always good for the brain. Having a blast with friends from different circles…
Halloween
Nov 30th, 2022 by leigharev2
Auntie Shell was not able to join this year. She needed to help move her mom. Alex helped scare people over at neighbor Dee’s house. Ryan stayed home with C*v!d. Alex helped decorate. Another fun turnout!
Ironman Aid Station
Nov 30th, 2022 by leigharev2
I have much satisfaction in running races…
I also have much satisfaction in volunteering for aid stations at races…
This one today was a whole different level of incredible.
Ironman Sacramento…
Athletes began at 7:00am and have 17 hours to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a marathon(26.2 miles)!
I was at the mile 21 run station. So incredible to witness runners still in a strong stride, and some runners having to dig deep to get it done. Grateful to get to serve alongside fellow runners who understand how significant it is to serve as we have received so much from our run community. This year’s male winner was Julian Boulain/France who finished in 8:53:21 with an average run pace of 7:05 min/mile, and female winner Liis Ranetta/Estonia who finished 9:33:50 with an average run pace of 7:13 min/mile!
