Monday Night's and Doheney
Beach Days at the Montage
Park Days and Bluebird
Ice Cream
Friends at the Pool
Trolley Rides to Laguna
Friday, July 30
Wednesday, July 14
John's Birthday
I missed John's birthday while I was in San Francisco - but when I got back we took the family out to celebrate. Happy Birthday!
San Francisco - Part 2
Every few years we have a girls get-away with John's sisters. It's always fun! This year we went to San Francisco.... a few hundred pictures later.... and we have some highlights. Enjoy!
Julie, Nikki, Me, Patti, Jacqui, Tiffany & Adrienne
A bet's a bet.
I L-O-V-E the Marriott beds... I have for years. So cozy!
This dessert could have stopped my heart - but thankfully it didn't. Soooo rich!
Great time ladies....
Tuesday, July 13
San Francisco
Last weekend I took a girls trip up to San Francisco with all of John's sisters. Before I met up with all those lovely ladies, I made a pit stop to see Joanne (and Luke). She picked me up for the airport and before we hit the freeway I felt 16 all over again! Just like High School!! Joanne seems to have this effect on me. I started giggling and laughing the moment I got in the car - mainly because she was missing a front tooth and felt no need to forewarn me. How could you not bust up laughing when all her "f's" sounded like "th's"....
We headed first to Luke's shop. I had always wanted to see where Luke works. He makes really cool furniture from old trees that have fallen or died on their own... very earth friendly I might add.
Joanne and I couldn't resist a little fun with this window sticker. Seriously!
Like I said, it was like I was 16 all over again. Joanne took me around the shop and showed me all the different stuff they do. Luke mainly makes tables and furniture (like I said). He has a few partners that share the space with him. One guy makes wooden surfboards (I guess they are super light and last a long time. :)
Another guy collects old chairs and refurbishes them. As you can see on the wall behind Luke!
Another guy does mostly painting and sign work. In this picture with Jo you can see the chairs, surfboards, the cool table of Luke's and some small signs... sometimes a few of them will collaberate and work together on projects.
Like these cute little bird houses. Luke builds them and the artist paints them. Each one has a unique theme.
Here is Jo and Banjo (their dog) outside Luke's Wood Shop! I kept saying, "I took wood shop in High School - I loved it." The place smelled just like it too. :) Thanks for the tour guys.
Afterwards we headed back to Joanne and Luke's place.
Jo was making a delicious dinner for us all. I pretty much sat around and chit-chatted the whole time. It was heaven.
Lindsay and Jenny came over for dinner. It was us four sitting around the dinner table getting caught up on each other's lives. Lindsay had just gotten engaged the weekend before. Jenny was filling us in on all that little Taylor does. It felt so nice to be with friends, friends I've known for... gee... almost 20 years! Am I really that old? Let's say at least 15 to be safe. :)
I had such a great time. We stayed up late talking, catching up and laughing. I don't get to sneak away from the kids very often and it always feels so good to do it. I get to relax and laugh without worrying about poopy diapers, sippy-cups, snack time, fighting, sassy attitudes, pj's and all the other things I do daily. I had a great time with Joanne and Luke - they were the best! I only wish I could have stayed longer. Maybe one of these days I'll get a weekend away just to see them. :)
Joanne and I couldn't resist a little fun with this window sticker. Seriously!
Like I said, it was like I was 16 all over again. Joanne took me around the shop and showed me all the different stuff they do. Luke mainly makes tables and furniture (like I said). He has a few partners that share the space with him. One guy makes wooden surfboards (I guess they are super light and last a long time. :)
Another guy collects old chairs and refurbishes them. As you can see on the wall behind Luke!
Another guy does mostly painting and sign work. In this picture with Jo you can see the chairs, surfboards, the cool table of Luke's and some small signs... sometimes a few of them will collaberate and work together on projects.
Like these cute little bird houses. Luke builds them and the artist paints them. Each one has a unique theme.
Here is Jo and Banjo (their dog) outside Luke's Wood Shop! I kept saying, "I took wood shop in High School - I loved it." The place smelled just like it too. :) Thanks for the tour guys.
Afterwards we headed back to Joanne and Luke's place.
Jo was making a delicious dinner for us all. I pretty much sat around and chit-chatted the whole time. It was heaven.
Lindsay and Jenny came over for dinner. It was us four sitting around the dinner table getting caught up on each other's lives. Lindsay had just gotten engaged the weekend before. Jenny was filling us in on all that little Taylor does. It felt so nice to be with friends, friends I've known for... gee... almost 20 years! Am I really that old? Let's say at least 15 to be safe. :)
I had such a great time. We stayed up late talking, catching up and laughing. I don't get to sneak away from the kids very often and it always feels so good to do it. I get to relax and laugh without worrying about poopy diapers, sippy-cups, snack time, fighting, sassy attitudes, pj's and all the other things I do daily. I had a great time with Joanne and Luke - they were the best! I only wish I could have stayed longer. Maybe one of these days I'll get a weekend away just to see them. :)Wednesday, July 7
Sunday, July 4
Big Bear on the 4th
Another great year in Big Bear. The weather was great. The kids enjoyed the boat and the fireworks were as amazing as ever. 
All the kiddies...
Paige and Fletch on the Crazy 8. Paige is a wild one - she has a serious ZEST for life!
Our annual family photo on the swing out front.
Paige and Fetch.
Even Orange looks good on this baby. :)
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