Family Filled Day

Vallejo, CA & Napa, CA

Amy and I spent the morning getting and MRI for her head, then breakfast with her family. Tonight we went to Amy's best friend's Baptism.

A day of Sisters

Santa Rosa, CA

I met Sister Pina's new companion today while I was lost in Santa Rosa. It was one of two highlights of my day. The other was seeing Sister Kahrs, who I haven't seen for almost a year.

Friday night dinner and games night

Tonight we had My folk, Amy's Folks, and two 13 year-old kids from China over for dinner. Slow roasted BBQ ribs, steamed vegetables, and baked potatoes - followed by home made strawberry ice cream. We learned we could serve 6 people comfortably and 2 more if we could get more folding chairs. We also were a little saddened to learn that these two young men didn't know what texting, Wii or bowling are. We taught what we could tonight.

Healer of the Month Award Celebrating

 

I got an award at work today. I'm healer of the month for July. Amy asked me what I wanted to do to celebrate and I chose what any good married man would want - a hike and a photo shoot. So we took the tripod and went up to the hills above Port Costa. Amy and I practiced gazing off into the distance. Then we went a little further and watched the moon rise above Martinez. Great Celebration for an unexpected award.

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Tonight Amy and I went to the 2nd Wednesday night class: Provident Living. An aspiring pastry chef brought these really good cupcakes that she made from scratch. Amy had1/2 of one. I had 2 1/2.

I misplaced my camera on Sunday so there are no pictures for Monday and Tuesday. Monday we went and saw our friends Robin and Jerry get their patriarchal blessings. Tuesday we hung out as a couple at the apartment.

One of my Heroes

We were at the in-laws when my brother-in-law stopped by. He's on rotations this weekend, but still managed to stop by and say hi.

The start to Amy's avocado farm

 Amy has decided she wants to become an avocado farmer. Some day we will have a field but for now we have a glass in kitchen.

The Grandeur of Boats

Living near the Delta, and crossing the Delta every day for work, I see a lot of boats every week. Tonight, Amy and I walked (4 miles) the Benicia Bridge and during our walk I saw this beautiful girl. I have a bad habit of creating adventurous stories in my head when I see these boats. I'm sure their jobs are rather normal, but I imagine wondrous experiences in the life of the sailors on these boats.

After the walk, we were driving home when I got pulled over. I had a headlight out on the truck (it happened Monday night). I managed to talk myself out of the fix-it ticket thus keeping my record clean of 100% no tickets.   

We get to Teach!!!!

Starting this month, every first Wednesday of the month, Amy and I get to teach a class for the YSA ward. We are teaching "Teachings of our modern day Prophets. I'm so excited. Amy is so-so excited. I had this class when I was living in Beaverton and have wanted to teach it ever since. Now we get to. I'm so excited! For those wanting to follow along - it's Institute Manual 333

It's been hot today

When we left Crescent City, it was about 70. When we got home last night - our apartment was about 89. Today wasn't much better. So tonight Amy and I took turns standing in front of our fan.

Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day. Amy and I had a very enjoyable day today. Sleeping in, for the last day. A final walk on the beach. Really great BBQ ribs with Paul, Melanie and Steve. Then a drive home. All in all, a nice end to our vacation.

a lazy boat day

We woke up at 8:30, went to 9 AM church (!), and then stumbled back to bed and to sleep. At about 6:30, Amy's sister invites us to Crescent City's Deck Party. We went, but were disappointed. It was people standing around drinking $4 beers. So, instead of standing around watching people get drunk, we went for a walk at the park. We sat down at a bench and played Carcassonne on the iTouch and enjoyed each others company. Sitting in the bay a little ways off was this beautiful boat. It was so pretty.

This is not a star fish, according to the nice ranger

 Amy and I went on a 3 mile "hike" today. We walked along the beach which involved navigating boulders and rocks. It was a beautiful hike. After being gone for about 3 hours, Amy's sister called us. Next on the agenda was a night hike to "Hidden Beach." After over coming my fears of climbing through a kelp forest on our first hike, I got to go on a 2.5 mile hike in the dark with very little light. We arrived at a secluded beach where we had a bonfire and set off beautiful fireworks over the ocean while sitting around a bonfire. It was a great experience. We got back at 3 AM Sunday morning.

I went to Crescent City and all I got was crabs

 We have walked every day since we got here. Partly because there is only so much Anime I can handle at one sitting, but more because I love the beach and I can't think of anything I'd rather do but walk along it. Crescent City has a lot of rocky coast line which leads to a lot of little tidal pools. Amy took the top picture. I took the bottom picture. There were a bunch of crabs out - and by out I mean scouried under rocks and crevices.

vacation beach sunset

Woke up at noon, missed a fire drill at work, watched 12 episodes of Fullmetal Alchemist, and was actively entertained on facebook. Amy, Melanie and I went on walk at about 8:30 and snapped his shot.

on the road again

We were supposed to go to a wedding in September, but it got postponed, so Amy and I scrounged up some $$, got a few days off, and tonight drove out of town.

raining in june?

This didn't quite turn out the way I intended. I was trying to catch my reflection in the puddle. Instead it just looks like pee running down my leg.

With Grandpa at the SNF

Grandpa was moved from he hospital to a skilled nursing facility today. On Friday the surgeons put three pins in his hip. Today the hospital had him up walking with a walker before they sent him to he SNF. He'll be there for a week or two depending on how he progresses. Amy and I wen to see him tonight and he talked our ears off, which is a sign he is feeling better.

Churro bought by dad

Amy and I went down to Fremont today to help my dad clean out his garage. He said thank you by taking us out to BBQ prior to the game and bought us churros at the game. The game sucked. San Jose Giants had 5 errors! good grief. At least he churro tasted great.

A night of too much fun

Amy and I needed a big distraction tonight. Amy's grandfather fell yesterday and broke his hip. Today he had surgery. He's 89. So to distract us, we went to a party. At the party, we ended up playing Scrabble. I forgot to take a picture, so here is a picture of our other games.

Flowers for algenon

A patient graduated from therapy today. He was so happy, he went out to Home Depot and bought his flower (an Orchid?) for his therapist.