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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The Best Birthday weekend of my life!

Mason's sweetie, Chloe drew the tree and then had everyone
put their hand prints on the " Tree of Life" All I need now
are names to go with the prints 💖💖

Adam came to visit us on Wednesday the 10th after he got off work. Thursday we had running around to do so he just enjoyed his time going to the gym etc. Friday afternoon we welcomed Erin for the weekend. I had been making some enchiladas, coleslaw and rice for our dinner.

Friday evening we're sitting sitting in the outdoor kitchen enjoying a nice fire. I heard a vehicle drive in and then hear four doors open and close. Hmmm we're not expecting anyone. Next thing you know there's Russell, saying "HI Mom!" What the heck?!!! Lori, John and Andrea following right behind! (pictures are out of order)

Lori, Chloe, Mason and Adam mid yawn 💗

Seth and Holly (the couple that's making us Great Grandparents)💕

Andrea 💜

Russell 💙

Russell, John and Andrea enjoying Karen's delicious meal 💗

Christina and Chloe 💗

Lori comes in and says we brought food! They brought breakfast stuff and snacks of all kinds! Haha. They know food would be my first concern haha.

A few minutes later another truck comes in and it's Seth an Holly! Oh my. Then Mason and Chloe! Oh WOW. Later on comes Eric and Christina! They had a tire they had to replace in Reno (which ended up being 4 on their Subaru AWD).

Karen had come over too in-between all the arrivals. Then she tells me she made dinner (4 roasts with potatoes and carrots and rolls) for everyone.

Turns out this was all planned on the Columbus Day weekend they were out! A surprise party for my 70th Birthday. Of course Ken was in on it too.

Well, it was a way too late a night or morning at 0300 we went to bed.

Saturday morning, my Birthday I made breakfast sandwiches for everyone. Russell and Lori brought everything. I cooked with the help of Erin and Chloe. A little champagne too to celebrate! I was sitting outside visiting and all of sudden I hear voices and it's Diane and Jesse!! WE've got a full house! YAY. Everyone who could be here was here! 😊😊 Just WOW!

Holly did this Saturday morning 💞

A bloody mary to start the day for Ken and John..had I known
they were coming, I would have been better supplied.

It was a beautiful day for almost mid December. WE were able to sit in the sunshine and in the outdoor kitchen. The Army/Navy game was on so we watched that too. Navy won! YAY!

So, the plan was that at 1530 or so we'd go next door for a drink and then head for the Christmas parade in town at 1700. Well was I ever fooled! We parked and our friends Joel and Randi who live in CA had pulled in just in front of us and John came home at the same time! Well that was interesting.

Walked up to the fire pit area and Karen had all kinds of snacks set up for everyone. Our neighbors Mike and Eloise were there too. Nice. She had decorated her whole back area to the point it looked like the North Pole, oh so beautiful! She said she did it for me 💗 She knows how I love Christmas! She and Ken kept me away from there this last week so she could get it decorated.

She whispered in my ear "This is your Birthday party. It's been planned since October". I guess we're not going to the parade! LOL. Oh my heart! She and our kids and Ken planned everything.

My sash says "Awesome since 1955"

Eric, Christina and the photo bomber LOL. 💖

About 1800 I see a food truck coming in, I lost it. I know how expensive those are and I just couldn't believe they did all of this for me. Emotions running high I guess. I know later Russell would say he couldn't believe anyone crying over a food truck! hahah. There were several happy tears throughout the weekend!

The best Mexican food in Yerington and beyond, I believe. We enjoyed a fire, friends and family for the rest of the night. Another late one 0200 I believe.

Sunday, Eric and Christina were the first to leave even before breakfast. After breakfast Seth and Holly along with Mason and Chloe left to head back to California. Jobs on Monday.

Guess the 2 1/2 day party got to be a little much for a few LOL.

Adam 💙

Russell and Chloe (too cute) 💖

Mason 💙

Russell, Lori, John and Andrea left in the afternoon which was nice that they could stay that long. We were able to enjoy a few mimosas 💖🥂 Again we were able to sit in the sunshine. 😁

They made a stop at Revision Brewing in Sparks on the way home 💙

Adam left Monday morning about 0345 to head to work in CA. Jesse and Diane left near 0800 as he had to work around noon.

I still can't believe all these people did this for my 70th Birthday. It's so special and I find myself tearing up just thinking about it. The BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!

I got presents too, which no one should have done after throwing this party.

Thrilled with every single one!

2 nice camping chairs from Eric and Christina

This adorable gnome mixing bowl from Seth and Holly Used it for
chocolate
chip pancakes Sunday morning. 💗

Time to get this posted and wrap a few presents. Have a wonderful day!

I sure am!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

A wonderful weekend with family and friends.

A fabulous Memorial Day weekend here in Yerington began on Friday afternoon when our son, Eric got here! He brought his Can Am RC to do some riding with the boys that were coming up. 😀

Eric brought me this and a few other goodies. 💕💕

We sat out in the outdoor kitchen area talking and catching up until Mason, Kody, Aiden and Koa arrived later in the evening. A simple dinner of baked chicken and store bought potato and macaroni salad was served. Then back outside the enjoy the late evening.

Aiden, Cody and Eric

Koa and Mason

Saturday morning was breakfast and then around 1000 or so, Diane and Jesse arrived. The festivities continued. They all headed out on a couple of rides during the day.

Bloody Marys for Ken and Eric, Mimosa for me 😋

1st breakfast was breakfast sandwiches, with egg,
sausage, cheese, bacon just because it's bacon LOL.

hash brown patties too :)

Biscuits and gravy too!

Saturday afternoon our friends Matt and Eva came over to spend the night. Ken and Matt worked together for a bit before Ken retired. Joel and Randi along with a couple of guys stopped by for a visit. 💙

Jesse, Randi, Diane's back,

Ice Cream! :)

Mason, Aiden and Seth
I had a pic of the other two, but didn't turn out

Hamburgers, hot links and fries were served later. 😃 Grandson Seth arrived around 2100 as he had to work. Another late night but fun!

Mason, Eric and Seth 💙 "Drinking Beer with Dad"🎵🎵
Kid Rock's song was playing on the radio! 💙

Sunday morning after breakfast everyone wanted to go out for a ride. Matt and Eva headed home. Nice that they came out!

French toast, eggs, sausage bacon and hash browns

Eric was going home so he wanted to get one more in. I decided to tag along and ride with Eric. Those boys can ride!

Matt and Eva💖

Mason and Kody in our Can AM

Eric, the boys and me in his blue RC

Eric packed up and headed out. The boys took a rest and then headed out again! They did that a few times over the weekend!

Enchiladas and cole slaw was dinner that night.

Monday morning after breakfast, the boys packed up and headed home. Sorry to see them go, as they are a pleasure to have! Hopefully they'll be back soon. Weather was perfect this weekend, but summer temps make it way too hot!

Chocolate Chip Pancakes were on order along with
eggs, sausage and bacon

After they left I spent some time cleaning both kitchens haha. Diane and I visited for a few hours while I did that. Ken worked on burning tumbleweeds against the fence that borders John and Karen's property.

Ken put a ham in the Pit Boss that turned out yummy for dinner. We sat outside until the sun set and then it had cooled off enough we had a nice fire inside the outdoor kitchen. John and Karen drove over for a bit and visited.