Aubin, Bowen, Britton, Schledewitz Camping 2007

This year, we went camping instead of to Bodega Bay. We went up to Hope Valley for the weekend. It was nice to get out of the 104 degree weather and enjoy some 80 degree days and 40 degree nights.
Always have to have a goofy picture. We missed Grammy and Gramps this year, but they were happy to visit with Aunt Sylvia.
Chris and Robert out on Blue Lake on the Bowen's Kayaks.
All of the girls enjoyed a complementary hairdo by yours truly. Even Lily has little braids. I attempted Ava's, but I kept pulling her hair.
On the last day, we hiked over to this big rock. At the top we could see the dwindling creek, vast valley, and a gorgeous mountainscape 360. What a peaceful trip. It was so nice to get out of dodge with the crew. We look forward to it all year. We are still craving a Bodega trip....

Another Birthday Celebration!

I got a little spoiled this year and had the type where you just keep celebrating. I sure wasn't complaining.

The Grover's came over for a dinner that Chris cooked. We had lemon herb chicken with mashed potatoes, and summer squash and corn. Jay made me the best chocolate cake ever! Elly was such a sweet heart and wore her birthday dress for me. Mat was the photographer, so he is unfortunatley not pictured. Court and Robert came over since they didn't make it to the first celebration. Another great birthday!

My Birthday Celebrations

We Celebrated my birthday a few days early since I was starting my internship on that day!
We went to an old family favorite, Mints. As usual, the place was practically to ourselves.





This was a good thing, since Ava was eating all of the rice in the joint, and I was breaking glasses.
We had a great dinner, and I was so glad to have my family with me.















Thank you for coming to my birthday dinner! I love you!