Russell's 47th Birthday :) I'm headed for Dillon Beach tomorrow with family :)

 Sunday, July 13th was our youngest son Russell's 47th birthday. He was having a party at THE ONE SPOT a bar and tap room in Rocklin, CA about 4 hours away from our house. He didn't know we were coming as the last time I saw him I told him I wasn't sure about me, but that it really wasn't his dad's thing. 

We left our house about 0630 and got there about 1020. we saw him in the parking lot just putting something in his car. He looked at us, smiled and then after a few seconds he realized it was us! 💗 Hugs all around and then into the venue. 

Quite the turnout of 1020 in the morning and it continued until about 1400. Eric, Chris and Seth showed up and Diane and Jesse too. 

I actually met people that I've seen and friended on FB through Russell's Sacramento Beer Enthusiasts group. Loved meeting them all in person. 

The Birthday boy! Happy 47th!

We left about 1400 and headed for Russell's house and visited with our grandson Aaron for a few hours. We ordered pizzas and then Russell and Lori picked up pizzas too! 

Diane and Eric 

Seth! 💗

A great turnout and even more later in the day 

Happy Birthday song :) 

Papa and Aaron 💙

Around 1700 or so they got home and then Mike and Mel, Terrance and Diane and Jesse came over.We still had more than enough pizza left over that we brought some home and Ken sent some with Jesse the next morning. 

We woke up Monday morning, had coffee with the kids and then we headed home about 1000. Perfect timing to have linner at Sharkey's in Gardnerville. 

We've been enjoying the stock tank in the afternoons as it's been so hot, it heats up nicely. 

I'm writing this from the motel in Dixon, CA as I will meet my sister, Linda and her family tomorrow for the annual Dillon Beach weekend she always organizes. 💖 Quite the itinerary my nephew Dusty, has planned. We'll head home on Monday. 

Gotta say the California traffic sucks especially in the Sacramento area. Bumper to bumper, especially going eastbound today. The traffic on the freeway here is stopped. Thank goodness I'm in the motel! 

I'll visit my dad and mom at the National Cemetery before heading toward the coast tomorrow. 

Aaron and Kenna spent 10 days or so in Destin, FL visiting with her family. Some pictures of the cute couple below. 

Allissa and her best friend Taylor went to the Padres game

Had fun and a good looking hot dog! 😋

Jacob and Allissa got out for an early dinner.
He's been on ship for awhile, and now he's
out again for a bit. Love this couple! 💖 

It's dinner time, Happy Hour by myself. Hallmark Christmas movies (which wouldn't work at home LOL ) Have a great night everyone! 

4th of July, A little ride, Work on the extension! Happy 7th Cassidy!

 Thursday, July 3rd Eric got here early afternoon. Mason, Chloe and Seth came later after work. We enjoyed the evening with them having  pulled pork sandwiches for dinner along with potato salad I had made. John and Karen came over to spend some time too. 

4th of July dawned clear and hot. I cooked breakfast in the outdoor kitchen. We started with a Bloody Mary for Ken and Eric and champagne for me. 😋 After all it was a holiday! :) Mason and Chloe took the CanAm to the mountains to see where they wanted watch the fireworks from town later that evening.

Eric and Ken had Bloody Mary's I had my usual Mimosa. 

Eric, Karen and Lila 💙

Mason and Chloe 💖

It was definitely a good day, just visiting and enjoying the time together. 

Before you know it we headed next door for hamburgers and hot dogs. Traditional 4th of July fare! It was delicious! 

Chloe, Mason and Seth 💖

John and Ken 💙

Saturday morning after breakfast, Eric left along with Seth. A few hours later Mason and Chloe headed for home. No one wanted to drive home on Sunday and I can't blame them. Traffic from Tahoe would have made the drive terrible! 

Sunday, John and Karen joined us for smash burgers. They never had them before and my 2nd time on the griddle. They were awesome and they loved them. 

Smash burgers, they were yummy! 

Sunday afternoon we went for a ride in John and Karen's 
side by side. Took a ride to see progress on Night in the Country
that's here the end of July. Not much going on right now. 
Check it out in a few weeks! 

Not much happening

Bloody Mary's for Ken, John and Karen (her's was in the pretty
glass and virgin). Of course you know mine. 

Tuesday we headed for Carson City and Ken's echocardiogram. The results weren't bad considering last year when his ejection rate was at 30%. After the ablation he was at 50 to 55% now he's at 45 to 50%. Again, much better than the 30%. 

Thursday we took the Tundra for its service. I took my car too so we could run around while his was being serviced. 

When we're home Ken has been working on the extension to the outdoor kitchen. It looks amazing, in my opinion. I've talked him into expanding the rest of it, but without closing that in. So we'll see when that happens. Fingers crossed it's soon LOL. 

He likes the fact he has a place to put a beer.. LOL. 

A few rows in, after leveling 

Just another view

From the outside...

Ken utilizing MY space already 😅

Next to be done, can't tell but it's pretty up hill. Will take some
work on his part.  Jim, I know from your work you know 
it's not as simple as it looks!!

Great niece, Cassidy turned 7 on the 9th ..How fast they grow Up!

It's HOT here, so there will stock tank swimming this afternoon! Have a great afternoon! 💙🍻🍷

Quick catch up...Bridgeport, CA, Jacob and Allissa in Florida, Mason and Chloe

Hello, this will be a really quick catch up. Life goes amazingly fast. LOL

We took a quick trip to Bridgeport, CA last week. It was amazing just to take the Mansion and get away for a few days. Ken's idea! 

Bridgeport resorvoir, we're almost where we want to be!

A view from our campsite. The sagebrush was absolutely
glowing! 

Pork steaks we literally haven't had for years! OHHHH..

Because the wind was so high in the evening we were so 
glad to have our Little Red Campfire! 

Roasting peanuts on the blackstone. YUM! 

Ok, we're camping so it doesn't have to be Sunday! 

 We enjoyed the stock tank a few days and temp was wonderful! 

Our Sunday lunch! 

Our view from the stock tank 

Allissa flew to Florida to meet up with Jacob. He had been in school in Pensacola and was done. They had a mini vacy before they came home. 💙💕

They're headed to dinner! Have to admit I treasure these 
pictures the grandkids send me! 💗

Mason and Chloe were on a bike ride!💗

One of my favorite finds from Arkansas! America the Beautiful! 

Always loved George Strait's song, now it's in my kitchen.
Another Arkansas find! 💗The BreathYou Take! 

Ken's in bed and I will be soon. Hope everyone has a good night. Eric, Mason and Chloe will be here tomorrow to celebrate 4th of July. We're hoping Seth is able to make it too! :) 

Adam is working 24 hour shifts with the NFS fire department from tomorrow until Sunday. Hopefully no crazy people out there! Of course we're talking CA..LOL!