September - October

In September we "camped" with friends (them in tents, us in a motel);

 We also celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary and my birthday in September.

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In October Fall arrived!


We took a trip to San Diego (Mike was attending a convention) where we saw

Petco Park     -     the Westfield Horton Plaza (below)     -     lovely art deco architecture

and the Convention Center;
looking NW at the older part 

and inside, facing the
newer SE end.

 

We also took a quick tour of the city, Balboa Park and Coronado,

making us want to go back with more time to explore.

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But the most fun this month was a big celebration for Charlie's 30th Birthday!!

in August we...

...went to San Francisco with Kevin and Shannon for Mike's birthday - Farmer's Market, Ferry Building, Imperial Tea Court and Wayfare Tavern - a great day!!

And Downtown Plesanton with Charlie and Sarah to celebrate both Sarah's and Mike's birthdays (sadly I didn't have my camera so borrowed a photo from FB).  Dinner at home; Therapy; The Wine Steward; Domus; and frozen yogurt.  A very fun evening!!

 

now as
we look
forward

to fall...

a glimpse of our Ministry Faire at Church - kicking off the fall quarter.

In the House - Today

dining room table and hutch

between dining room and living room

....the beginning of a new project

 More about August next time.....

August began with a Treasure Hunt

Sunday afternoon I went thrifting with two very sweet young women.  It was wonderful, but we wore ourselves out!  Thanks Shannon & Catherine for a very fun day.


Some of my finds:

a rainbow of yarn;
 

 
Three dollars worth of fabric equaling 25 pieces measuring from 1/4 yard to 2 yards each, plus two pieces of batting 

an old bottle with the bottom removed- creating a wonderful chimney for a candle;

lots of old buttons, more yarn, some tiny
clothespins and an embroidery hoop; 

Now I just need to figure out what I am going to do with all of it!

more July visitors

 We had three more visitors in July, they were here just one night an their way to Hawaii.  We made the most of it and had a great visit.  (Sure hope the other two are able to join them in Hawaii.)

Tonight our "temporary daughter" has two overnight guests...never a dull moment.

To add to the busyness I worked this week at our church office.  Won't know what to do with all the company gone and no work.  But we are looking forward to another short visit with friends passing through in August.  Can't wait!!

July Highlights

We went to the County Fair;  Mike waited patiently while I looked at the quilts and other exhibits. 




Then it was my turn to sit patiently while he enjoyed the horse races
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We had visitors; 

Two from Camas, WA and Six from Oceanside, CA! 

All here at once, what fun!

 

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Oh yes, and the end of June we had these visitors (courtesy of some friends and a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

In June we Celebrate -

 


Father's Day                                                                         Two Birthdays

                                                                                             

Good Health