Time with Ken's mom, Adam comes for his 3 day weekend, Mother's Day,

Thursday afternoon Adam drove up for his 3 day weekend. We told him we weren't going to be home Friday, but that was ok with him. He's usually out traversing the country side anyway during the day.  😊 We enjoyed the evening with him as always. 

 Friday morning we left at 0700 to head over to California for an early Mother's Day visit with Ken's mom in Carmichael.  We actually did well and got there a little after 1100. 

Ken, his mom (95 years young), Diane and Dave 

Ken, mom, Bryan

Our oldest son, Bryan got there at about 1200. She was surprised to see him as we didn't tell her he was coming. 😁 Ken's older brother, Dave got there a little later in the afternoon. 

We had a nice visit with everyone until it was time to head for Russell's near 1700.  

We got to Russell's and visited with Lori until Russell got home. A little after 1800 we headed to Monk's Cellar in Roseville to have a delicious dinner a few adult beverages. 🍻🍷 Allissa joined us there as well 💕

Eventually we headed back to Russell's to enjoy the rest of the evening. 

Lori and Ken 💗

Melissa and Christopher stopped by to spend some time
Always love seeing her.  💖

Blurry, but Russell approves of his beer 😀

Lori's "yard art" LOL. 

Saturday morning before leaving I made french toast and bacon for Aaron, Kenna and Russell.  Lori was enjoying her morning sleeping in. We left around 1030 to head home. 

Adam was at the house when we got home, he'd taken a hike earlier. Around 1700 we headed next door to visit with John, Karen and the furry kids. 😊

Adam and Mugsy 💙

Yesterday was Mother's Day and it was nice being home. All the boys and more called or texted so it was a great day. Adam left for home around 1000 or so and we headed to the outdoor kitchen. 

Adam and Papa 💙

Ken changed it up a bit and had a Bloody Mary and I enjoyed a mimosa. A very nice way to start Mother's Day😍

Because he can't sit and do nothing for too long, Ken put up a few things for me, which made me very happy! 😊

Thank you Bryan, I love this sign 💖

Found the perfect place for it! 

Thank  you Doug and Michelle! 💙💖

We found the barbed wire and heart at the fair we visited 
last weekend. Found the perfect place for it 💖

Later in the afternoon Ken used his air fryer and cooked some chicken and I added the veggies as our side. 

Thank you Russell and Lori. Hopefully I can keep them alive
💙💖

We did go over and have Happy Hour with the puppies, which made them happy. Karen's in CA with John for the week so we're babysitting. Looks like tonight we'll spend the night with them. 

I've kept these alive for 2 years now..shocking! LOL. 

Our beautiful sunset last night from Karen's :) 

This morning we had to head for Carson City to get new tires on the 08 Patriot. Went to breakfast at Betsy's and a few minutes later the car was finished. Dropped Ken and then on to Fernley to Purcell tire to have new struts put on the 08. We'll pick it up sometime tomorrow. Wednesday it goes in for it's 15 year check up in order to keep the lifetime power train warranty in effect. A lot of driving this week! 

For now, it's time to head to Happy Hour with the pups next door! Have a great evening! 🍷🍺🐕

Aaron and Kenna go to the Senior Ball, Food on the outdoor grill :) Trip to Fallon and then Fernley today.

This past weekend went by way too quickly! Grandson Aaron and his sweetie Kenna attended Aaron's senior ball. A few pictures of the happy couple. Hard to believe in a few weeks we'll be attending 2 graduations in California! 

Aaron and Kenna 💗

 

Aaron and kindergarten graduation..💙

The proud parents Russell and Lori 💙

It was a nice weekend, so a lot of it was spent in the outdoor kitchen using the grill. 

Everything you need to make shish kabob without the sticks
Turned out amazing, marinated in Italian dressing for 2 days. 

We made a trip to Fallon on Saturday to visit an antique 
fair. We came home and Ken used the griddle to
do hamburgers and I did steak fries for linner. Ken's plate above  

Champagne Sunday

Time to cook bacon! :) 

Ken knew he was going to enjoy his meat and cheese
quesadilla on the low carb shell 😁

A great Sunday brunch 😋

We spent a lot of the day out in the kitchen just enjoying the day. 

Ken spent time trying to get the tv to work, as the antenna we

bought a few months ago seemed to give it up. He used the one 

from the bunk house and it seemed to work on some channels. Not

sure what's up with that. Give him something to do when he's got nothing to keep him occupied 😂😂 Doesn't happen when you're a happy homeowner! 

Today we headed for Fernley and Lowe's to pick up some paint so he can finish the back of the garage. A quick Walmart stop and back home in time to have lunch.  It's way too windy outside to do anything, except for Happy Hour 🍷🍸🍺 in the outdoor kitchen 😁 which is where I'm headed now! 

Have a great evening! 

Mason's Senior Prom, Law Enforcement Run, Video call and pictures from Jacob and Allissa!

Last weekend was grandson Mason's Senior Prom. So here are a few pictures that Christina and Mason sent to me. Again, so hard to believe the last of our grandsons are graduating high school. The time has certainly flown. 😭💗

Grandson Mason all dressed up! 

 

The thorn between two roses 💙  Just kidding Mason

I love this picture! Love how all these friends come together 💙💗

Another picture of my handsome grandson! 

Yesterday morning we headed to Reno for a Total Wine Pick up order. Then we went to Minden in order for Ken could get his lung X Ray for his appointment next week with Dr. Foster.  He's been really good at 6 month follow ups since Ken's lung issue 4 years ago. Hard to believe it was 4 years already. That was such a scary time, but with a good ending. 😁

Thought this was a pretty cool cloud formation. 

After his x ray made a trip to Walmart for groceries and then to Sharkey's for linner. Doug, the fish tacos were once again amazing, according to Ken. 

On the way home we passed several law enforcement officers running for the Law Enforcement Memorial Run. It goes from Las Vegas to Carson City every year. The officers run a 12 mile relay. It was pretty cool to see. 

Stole these two from the internet! Way to go! 

The last runner being escorted by Nevada Highway Patrol.
By the time I got my phone out, only pic I got LOL.  

Once we got home and unloaded groceries, Karen texted that the neighborhood bar was open and it was Happy Hour so we headed over for a nice visit. Out on her back deck area with patio heaters going we were nice and toasty. 

Today we were up and reading blogs around 0600. After breakfast Ken went out and worked on firewood, by the end of the day the trailer's empty 😃 and wood is stacked.  Now on to other projects. LOL. 

I baked some low carb cookies for treats with our coffees. I started marinating some chicken and veggies for Friday's dinner on the outside griddle. I saw what's called unshish kabobs. Love shish kabobs but this looks easier and ends up with the same result. We will see. 😉😊

Got a cute picture from Allissa and Jacob with a message asking if they could call in an hour or so?!! YES! 

We talked for over 1/2 hour. Made our day for sure! It was late in England, but they are enjoying being together. Allissa's planning on one more trip before Jacob comes stateside in September. 💖

Allissa said she likes to take pictures of the food, because it's so amazing!

Sweet Allissa 💖

Grandson Jacob, enjoying a drink! 

The sweet couple💙💗

Don't know what it is, but looks yummy!

Look at that avacado toast with poached eggs..

That bread looks oh so good! 

Allissa sent this to my sister Linda, they didn't ride the 
ferris wheel as there was probably 200 people in line!!

My sister Wendy stopped by Linda's house today with baby Phoenix. Linda's 
granddaughter Cassidy in the  picture too! 💖💙

Another day gone! Tonight it's Happy Hour inside as it's so windy outside and cooler temps. Have a great evening! 🍺🍸