Sweet Springs

Today we had the pleasure of spending the morning with Elena and Eva. We went to Sweet Springs Nature Reserve in Los Osos. There were TONS of duck to feed, many large sticks to pick up, bridges to cross and paths to follow. We all had so much fun. It was so nice to have our traditional "North Coast" weather back. (it has been hot and dry for the past few days due to Santa Ana winds) Elena took some photos while we walked...isn't she amazing?

OK...How Cute Are They??

This week my mom has been partying it up in a condo in Avila Beach. Why you ask? She is having a mini reunion with some of her college girlfriends.

Some background...way back when, she and these 3 ladies drove from Chicago to L.A. A true road trip. Along the way they even spent the night in jail. No, they did not get arrested. They were in a small town that had no motels and the only place the town had to offer was the local jail. They even made the paper! They were considered pretty wild over 40 years ago!

They have had a great time visiting...they went wine tasting, out to fancy dinners, sat by the pool, toured Hearst Castle, visited Morro Bay, and even went to the Santa Maria Red Hat Lady fundraiser event. (Typical Old Ladies, LOL!)

I had the pleasure of meeting these ladies...they were all so kind...I can see why my mom has remained friends with them for so long. I can only hope that when I am that age, I will have wonderful friends like that!

After Their Lunch At Bayside Cafe, Morro Bay


The Ladies At My House (Linda, My Mom *Sue*, Marian, Laura)

How Many More Times Must I Go???

Ok, well it sounds like I am complaining...but I am not. So far this pumpkin season, we have been to the La Familia Pumpkin Patch 4 times...and Haloween is still 9 days away. Grandpa Joe hasn't made a trip with us yet, like he did last year...so I am afraid we must go again!

Honestly, I must have 20 pumpkins...a few big ones, some red ones, a gourd or two and a ton of little ones that Nicolas likes to carry around the patch by the handful...and insists that we take them all home in the end. Needless to say my home is ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving!

Now, can you blame us for going so many times...check it out for yourself. (we went with the Peffly's, Grandma & Grandpa Flynn, Aunt Suzanne, Uncle Mike and Vivia, Parent Participation, and once more with just mommy and daddy)


The Harvest (Elena)

Pumpkins in the Morning Dew (Elena)

Don't Even Get Me Started On The Whole Hand Sucking Thing!!

US!!!

Grandma & Grandpa Flynn

Uncle Mike, Vivia, Daddy & Nicolas

Pumpkins Make Me Smile!

...Time to Head Home

OK , So, I am trying...

For all you doubters out there...this is officially the 3rd time in 2 days that I have tried to post and add some much requested photos from our recent events. Well, for some unknown reason...I can't post photos. It keeps erroring and telling me they are aware of the problem and working on a solution. Whatever!

Please know that I am putting an effort in! OK...off to watch some t.v since I can't BLOG!