Sunday, February 19, 2012

Point San Luis Lighthouse Station

We took a tour of the Point San Luis Lighthouse Station on Saturday.
Ally, John and Jody by the trolley that we rode on to get to the lighthouse station.

Steam Generator that at one time  powered the fog horn

4th order Fresnel lens that provided the light

Restored original lighthouse and living spaces

Modern technology that replaced the old eqipment

Looking south from the lighthouse tower

Jody & Mark on the trolley

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Dam 2 Dam Great Ride

Beale's Point looking southwest towards Folsom Dam
Went on the American River Bike Trail today.  Parked at Nimbus Dam, rode across the Am River on the Hazel Ave bridge to the north-side trail up through Negro Bar, Folsom, and up to Beale's Point...and back.  Segment between Folsom and Beale's point is up-hill, some 7 % incline.  Burn those Quads! Nice down-hill on the way back...Great 18 miler.


Nimbus Dam --Bike Trail is on the other side


Sunday, January 1, 2012

They're Engaged!!!

Early in December, 
            future Son-in-Law Ryan asked my "permission" to
marry 
my youngest daughter 
  Melissa.  
Asked when he would pop the question to her, he replied, "Soon..." 
Apparently, "soon" was the following week.  
At the Top-of-the Mark (San Francisco) no less! 
Upon returning to earth the next day, they officially announced their
   engagement 
  to us and the rest of the world. 


Reasons to smile
 Later,  our family threw a small impromptu 
engagement celebration.
We all helped make the cheesecake

Celebratory sentiments
The  celebration continued later that week with Ryan's mom, Kathy, at Chicago Fire Pizza.


More happy family

 Sparkling holiday accouterments
The celebration continued at their fabulous Holiday Open House bash!
Smiling Fiances
                                                    As to when the wedding will be?
The happy couple says,
  "Later..." 
So, looks like it'll be one of those
 looooooong e n g a g e m e n t s

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Dog-gone Christmas Ball

Doggies have just as hard time as their humans waiting to open presents...

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Giving Thanks...

Thanksgiving 2011

Despite what the media preveys, 
WE ALL have much to be thankful for
 Especially FAMILY and FRIENDS!

This time around, 
we were blessed to share each other's company. 

 We had an enjoyable time preparing, cooking...


 and sharing the meal...
remembering our loved ones



 as we 
celebrated
 and gave 
THANKS.