Happy birthday Dylan
August 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Check out the video. Dylan is 4. Party will be on Sunday. Dylan requested dinner at Black Bear Diner, then home for presents and Paw Patrol dessert . Alja helped prep.
Back to walking
August 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Finally decided to try walking Milo. He is awesome to walk but a lot of dog. And luckily is too big for the trailer
Having a snack with Alja
August 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
She loves watermelon and everything else but still avoiding milk products.
Party day
August 27, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Celebrated Dylan's birthday.
Alja and I making dinner
September 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
We made quiche and then I cleaned corn for dinner.. she was quite the helper. Pulled out the tower we used for both boys.
Impressive
September 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Alja and I am enjoying a very pleasant morning. Dylan is on his way to Reno for a birthday visit to a hot air balloon festival wit his Jarrett Grandparents. Elliott is at school and Kim and NathanRead more
Great day
September 9, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Woke up to thunder, led a good class of new Red Cross volunteers, went kayaking on Yosemite lake and lived to have a beer . Family scattered at activities such as soccer, city festival and Dylan inRead more
Tomorrow Legoland. Today Alja
September 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Lots of stuff going on today with kid school, Play Adventures, soccer and building inspection.
I get Alja today it was climbing over Milo.
Fun with Alja
September 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Learning to climb
Sliding down
September 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Legoland
September 13, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Oh my. Dylan is so excited. They solved the scavenger hunt, found a mess of Lego statues and now an outdoor movie. Plus we can see it from our room
We have only been here about 2hours. Tomorrow shouldRead more
Legoland Day two
September 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Oh my was there a lot to do.
Drive cars, drive boats, many fides with Lazer shooters or water guns, neat climbing structures and ones that used your own power. We had the famous apple fries andRead more
Day 3 Legoland
September 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Did all the ridVes at least once and some multiple times. Neat climbing structures through our park. Bedtime has been super easy!!! Especially for me, I am exhausted.
Today
September 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Yesterday at Legoland was rainy but got in some rides in the morning. Went back to hotel for a rest and lunch. Then tried to go to water park. But cold windy and miserable so returned to room to watchRead more
Late night entertainments
September 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
10:30 pm last night the dogs had an interaction with a skunk in the backyard. Not sure where skunk is now but could find dogs using only our noses. They got baths in a mix of hydrogen peroxide, bakingRead more
What it's all about
September 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Soccer day
September 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Today was thie first game for each of the boys.
Now home to chill out.
Another set of soccer games
September 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Both boys had games. A bit of rain this morning and chilly. But we had a good set of games. Both of their teams did well
Kiddeland
October 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Last day with grandkids so did a few things around Merced.
Tomorrow start trip towards Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque.
On the road
October 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
So a bit outside of Barstow Ca. Working my way to the Albuquerque balloon festival. Tomorrow I wt do a virtual Red Cross presentation and then head to Sedona AZ. One of my visually favorites. I amRead more
Check out the balloon
October 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
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Check out the hot air balloon I get to crew with at the Balloon Fiesta !!!!
Not sure what I will be doing but it is a cool balloon.
Dead horse ranch state park
October 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
I love the name. So had to come. Around the corner from Sedona. Not sure if will hike, paddle or check out the local brewery. I went on a bike ride just to get some exercise. Now for dinner and a book
Dead Horse State Park
October 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Hiking along Verde River.
Red Rock State Park
October 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Hiking in Red Rock.
Best part is that was able to do several miles in each park .
I guess that knee surgery was a good deal.
Main stage
October 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
After hiking in both Dead Horse and Red Rock state parks decided I deserved lunch and a local beer. Sandwich from Verde Lee grill, artichoke and mushrooms, onion rings and beer from local brewery,Read more

























































