Time in CA with Aaron, Russell and Lori in Nashville, Dinner with grandkids :) Father's Day, white water rafting for Erin's bday

I'm here at our son Russell's house in Antelope, Ca. Aaron had ACL surgery not quite 3 weeks ago. Russell and Lori are in Nashville, TN with friends John and Andrea to celebrate Andrea's 50th Birthday. Russell asked me if I wouldn't mind coming over while they're gone as Aaron is pretty immobile right now. Of course I said sure! 

Yesterday's dinner crew, Kenna, Aaron, Seth, Mason and Chloe 💗

They left Saturday morning very early, and I got here around 1200. In time to make lunch. After a bit I ran over to my sister Linda's house to see Owen and Cassidy. No pictures though :(. Talked with Dusty and Chelsea too. They were ordering pizza so I tagged on to their order and brought one home for Aaron and me. YUM! 

I think they're enjoying! Russell, Lori, Andrea and John! 💖

Sunday morning, just about 1030 Ken got here. It was up in the air whether he'd come, but glad he did. We had champagne Sunday and enjoyed their back patio as the afternoon was nice. A simple meal of Winco chicken and salads for dinner. 

Monday he headed back home after stopping at Lowe's  in Carson City to pick up some more wood for the expansion.  He is getting side tracked too as John has a project too that Ken is helping with. 

Sunday I invited Seth and Mason if they wanted to come by I'd fix them dinner on Monday.  As a nice surprise Chloe and Kenna came too. 💗Spent the morning making enchiladas, coleslaw and rice. Ice cream sundaes for dessert if they  wanted them. Totally enjoyed the visit! 

Today, I ran to Walmart for a few groceries (again lol) got back and Aaron was up so he had a late French Toast breakfast. It's been egg sandwiches the last couple, so nice he wanted a change. 

I'll be here until Thursday morning. Russell and Lori will be home Thursday too. Always enjoy any time I get with grandsons! :) 

Last week Adam came to visit from Tuesday until Friday morning when he left for work from our house. We definitely enjoyed that visit too! He went camping Sunday evening after work, then hiking Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday evening about 1700 he was at our place. 💙

Beautiful sunset in Yerington 

Adam at the beginning of the expansion 

One picture from his hike. Looks so much better on 
his I Phone. 

Erin's 26th Birthday was June 2nd and she spent that in Florida visiting a friend. Adam booked a white water rafting adventure for June 4th for the both of them. They lucked out and they were the only ones booked that day, so it was more like a private adventure with their guide. There was a raft behind them for trainee guides. Some great pictures were gotten. 

They will be doing it again! They loved it! 

Eric had a nice Father's Day with his boys, Seth and Mason

That's a pond near Eric's house. 

Father's Day Champagne Sunday in Antelope, CA 

Just doing that half to start, roof is on now the leveling of
the ground for pavers. 

Won't take long and the wood will darken from the sun.

Pictures are in the wrong order but this was beginning

Well, time to get this posted and start on dinner. Tonight's meal is ham, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Aaron's request. Seth will be stopping by too. 💖

Have a great night! 

A beautiful resting place for Shawn, Happy 18th Aaron! Other things that happened this week!

 Sunday morning we headed over the hill in 2 vehicles. Ken in the Tundra and me in the Patriot with 4 wheel drive. We had an ok drive over Highway 50, rain but no snow. 

WE stopped at Russell's house in Antelope drop off Ken's truck, so we only had one car to take to the party. Then we headed over to my sister Wendy's just to check in and see how they're doing. 

While we were there Eric, Christina and Mason showed up. Eric was holding the beautiful box he made for Shawn's ashes. Tears all around as Shawn was put in his final resting place until Wendy's ready for him to go to the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. The box will go with him. 💙

Our niece Ursula had asked Eric if there was some way to
incorporate Shawn's Dog Tags in the design. Perfect, don't ya
think?! 💙 Eric left room in the box for some cards, pictures, etc. 
Eric made the boxes for my mom and dad years ago and each
one is special in its' own way 💙

We then headed out to Roseville for Aaron's 18th Birthday party. A good time was had by all for sure. He had a great turnout. 

Aaron along with friends and his adorable girlfriend, Kenna

Our oldest son Bryan, Great nephew Owen and his dad Dustiy.
In the corner, Diane 

Michael, Lori and Christina's brother

The Birthday boy himself, Aaron. Now all of our youngest
grandsons are 18! Hard to believe! 

We headed over to Russell's and continued the party. Russell was the only one of us who had to work Monday. 

Ken and our youngest son, Russell. 

Monday morning after feeding Russell and the birthday boy Aaron a french toast breakfast I headed to Wendy's to pick her up. We were taking her out to an early lunch at Eldelweiss in Auburn. YUM! 

WE said goodbye to Ken after lunch as he was continuing home. 

We met with her financial advisor who is great! Dropped off papers at Social Security for Wendy and then I dropped her off at home. The day was gone before we knew it. We got things done so I figured there was no reason for me not to head home on Tuesday.  

Russell made smash burgers for Aaron's birthday dinner on the blackstone. OMG they were amazing and so quickly cooked! 

Two small patties, squished down thin, cheese, bacon and 
grilled onions! So yummy. 

Kenna's prom night on Saturday. Love this couple! 💗

It was an early night for me 2030 and I went to bed, thinking I'd do a blog. Nope, head hit the pillow and gone. 

Tuesday morning I made an egg sandwich for Russell and french toast for Aaron. This mom/grandma loves to make breakfast for them whenever I can! Got my hugs and said goodbye for now. I needed to get over the summit before 1100 to miss the snow that was expected. Didn't quite miss it but was still a good ride home. It was snowing pretty good when I pulled into the driveway at home! 

A couple of hours later I get a call from my niece Tasha who tells me her mom fell at the dog groomers in the rain! Oh no, I shouldn't have left! She made it home and an ambulance was called. Between pain, panic attack and anxiety sounds like she was a mess! The hospital did tests and determined she fractured a vertebrae and some others are narrowing. My poor sister, as if she hasn't had to deal with enough for the last 6 weeks or more. They kept her overnight and sent her home with a back brace for the next 6 to 8 weeks. 😒

My sister Linda with the heart valve replacement surgery and collar bone injury is doing better than Wendy, but still in a lot of pain 😔

Yesterday was spent getting Bryan and Cheryl's taxes done for them. Heard this morning from our CPA in Winnemucca so all we have to do is write the check OUCH. Not as bad as last year so that's a plus. 😃 We live in a no state income tax state, which is nice! 

Last weekend we switched up the day and had Champagne Saturday. A very nice morning to cook some bacon on the blackstone to take too Russell's. I'm getting spoiled with that thing! 😀

Champagne for me and a Red Beer for Ken. Love our 
leisurely weekends 🥂

When Ken cut the hole for the chimney the hole was big,
so in thinking of a way to close it in, he decided to use some
of old license plates.  😀

We now have tv in the kitchen! 

Joe and Stacey as we were getting ready to take them to
the airport😀💗

Joe and Stacey brought us this beer opener from Alaska 💙

Wanted our pantry to look like Spring 💖

Of course what would the morning be like without a nice fire!

Ken's cooking pork chops in the air fryer and i'll make the sides. Now it's time for Happy Hour! Have a great evening! 

Nevada background check not so easy anymore, Back to Reno on Monday, Aaron and friends, Cold!

Our grandson Aaron with his girlfriend Kenna 💙

Kenna, Aaron, Brandon and Elaine..gorgeous couples aren't they?!

 Friday morning after reading blogs and enjoying our coffee Ken checked his emails and there was one from Cabela's telling him his new gun was in. Want to go to Cabela's today? Sure. 

The high school was holding a dance called Aurora..kids 
didn't want to go but they wanted to get dressed up and
go to a nice dinner 💗

How do they grow up so quickly. This is our youngest grandson
he'll be 18 in March! 💗

Aaron and Brandon. 

We took our time getting ready and headed out around 0930 or so. It's close to 2 hours to get there. 

Headed to the gun counter and talked with Darren. He got the gun out and all was good. Then he said "Hopefully you can pick up your gun later today" What?! When ever we've bought a gun before it's the background check which took about 15 minutes and we were out the door. 

Well, thanks to our ex Governor Sisolak the 35 people who worked backgrounds were cut down to about 20 in 2020. Then they were transferred over to unemployment office to work on unemployment claims that were brought on due to Covid. After awhile he let most of them go and now there's maybe 3 people to do backgrounds daily for all of Nevada! They used to let the stores run 20 names at a time, but now it's only 10. Needless to say the wait time is horrendous! We were told stories of how they'd wait 2 hours or more just to get connected and then hung up on. The process starts over again! Frustrating. Darren did not charge us for the background check because I had retired from the Sheriff's Department, so that was nice! 

I did find a pair of jeans that I bought before we left the store. 

We left Cabela's and headed to Ross so I could look at some clothes. Came out of the store with nothing. Not like i'm hard to please, just wanted some t shirts and jeans..LOL. Simple. Not to be for me though. 

It was nearing 1330 so we drove the 1/2 hour to Betsy's Big Kitchen for linner.  Basically, we were killing time in case they told us we could pick up the gun. By the time we were done, we headed back to Cabela's thinking as it was going to be close to 1600 maybe it'd be ready. Nope. I did buy a 2nd pair of jeans in a different color though. Then we headed home. Around 1650 they called and said we could pick it up. Told them we'd be there Monday.  No way are we going to Cabela's or Reno on a weekend! 😁😂😱

Happy hour at Karen's after coming home. No need for dinner as we were stuffed! 

Saturday morning I spent making some low carb treats to go with our morning coffees. New recipes and they turned out awesome if I do say so myself. 😀

Another cold day as we woke up to 9 degrees with a high of 34. Not sure if it ever got that high or not. John made it home for Saturday evening and Sunday. Spent a couple of hours over there catching up with him.  

At 1300 I got a text showing the fire...haha. Out I went for 
awhile. I know, crazy. It was actually nice in the sun 😁

Sunday morning dawned very cold! Made Ken a toasted tomato and grilled cheese sandwich since it was Champagne Sunday today! 🥂We enjoyed in the house with a nice fire going and watched a movie. A nice slow morning until Ken went to help John with installing some chimney pipe in his new garage area. 

Part of our Christmas gift from Russell and Lori was different coffees from 
Black Rifle Coffee Company. Veteran owned. Coffee is a dark roast, delicious,
robust flavor and not bitter at all! Thank you Russ and Lori 😁

Right now it's 34 with a feels like temp of 25. So where is my hubby? He's in the outdoor kitchen making a fire so we can have Happy Hour out there! 😋

I'll get this posted so I can join him out there! 🍺🍷 Have a great evening!

Watching the icicles grow rather than shrink! LOL.  

Congratulations Aaron! We headed back to Georgetown on Wednesday...Camping today!

 

Congratulations Aaron!! 
One more driver in the family!

Monday Adam and Erin left to take a drive to French Meadows.  I was at the house and just enjoyed the day.  

Once Adam and Erin came home in the later afternoon we ordered pizzas from Terry's in town. We weren't sure when Bryan, Cheryl and Mia would be back from Idaho but we knew they'd be ready to eat. 

It was around 2030 when Bryan pulled into the driveway.  We visited and enjoyed a Happy Hour together.  I didn't go to bed until 2345 with Bryan right behind me.  A great visit! 

Cleaning up after the Tamarack Fire along HWY 395

Never have we seen so many Nevada Energy trucks working in one area!

Tuesday morning I was up and outside about 0600. A beautiful morning before the heat hit! Cheryl made a wonderful breakfast of bacon, eggs, english muffins and homemade blackberry jam! Yes, I did enjoy it! 

Bryan took my car to the car wash and filled the tank.  Once he got back home he vacuumed the car to get out all the Lucy hair :) I left shortly after to head home. 

Adam said to Erin, "Let's go to the beach" so they left before I did. Love their adventurous spirit!! 

I visited BevMo in Auburn before heading out. Bryan gave us a gift certificate, which he shouldn't have done. I spent it and more, got a couple of bottles of wine I haven't tried before. 

I pulled into the driveway just after 1500.  

Ken said Karen had called and she couldn't go camping after all. She had forgotten her mom had a biopsy she needed to take her to.  

I looked at my phone and had a text message from Cheryl.  Bryan was coming home in her car from getting chicken food and it overheated liquid spewing everywhere. Oh no, he was waiting for a tow truck for the 2nd time in less than a week! Our plans for camping changed too! 

Wednesday morning we left here in two cars heading for Georgetown once again. We dropped off our orange Patriot for them to use for as long as they need it (hoping it doesn't fall apart) LOL.  The garage can't look at Cheryl's car until next Thursday. 

We visited for a few minutes and then we headed home.  Once we got to Gardnerville we headed for Sharkey's, a casino with a great restaurant.  It was after 1600, so this was dinner.  YUM! 

Hop Valley IPA for him, Chardonnay for me :) 

Once we were home, we sat outside and enjoyed Happy Hour watching the sun go down.  

Good night from Yerington, NV

We're heading to Walker River State Recreation Area this morning for an overnight camping trip. Karen won't be going, but we figure we were almost ready anyway. Maiden voyage with "Nellie" (the motorhome) and the CanAm. It'll be warm but they do have water and electrical hookups.  A little barbecuing for dinner. 

Time to get a move on! Have a great day!