Happy Campers
Almost two years ago, we did something a little crazy …. … We got a camper! (And yes, it would have been much more dramatic, if I had posted the news two years ago when it actually happened.) But here she is, our little old …
Tag: Family
Moved by the Spirit
On the morning we left Yakima Valley, our family finally got together for a group picture, and also to show off some pumpkin carving artistry, namely from my dad. It’s been years since we carved pumpkins together, so I was pretty happy that we got …
City of Murals
A day trip to the old cowboy town of Toppenish gave me a chance to catch up on local art. The town is covered in murals, one commissioned each year to honor the community’s history and culture.
No surprise they call it the “city of murals.” Enjoy the mini-tour!
This one was my favorite.
And though it’s totally unrelated, let me just share a couple obligatory apple tree photos, from apple capital of the planet. It was a big deal for me, since the branches were bare when I came to visit last December.
Yakima River Canyon
This week we found ourselves in the Yakima area of Washington, and went for a drive to explore it more and search for wildlife. (Picture a stopped car with four people squinting up into the hills through binoculars and you have my family.) We admired …
Tahoe, Days 2 and 3
After a day at Tahoe without much hiking, the next two days needed maximum mountain use. My dad and I went on a beautiful hike up to Dardanelles Lake. I scrambled down some rocks to the water so I could get my feet wet. With …
Tahoe- Day 1
A couple weeks ago I went to Tahoe with my dad and his friend, Maddy. It’s a three hour drive from the East Bay, which means that you still get the better part of a day after you get there. Our first stop was the lake, of course, where we found a couple new friends.
The irony was that the little guy was a far more enthusiastic swimmer than the retriever.
At Tallac Historic Site, we got to walk on trails by the lake and get a little culture at the same time. This once upon a time resort had a museum and restored cabins capturing the essence from its heyday at the turn of the century.
Here’s an old icebox from the kitchen. I love old kitchens.
And old laundry rooms. It makes my visits to the laundromat not seem so bad.
I took the opportunity to snuggle up with Smokey the Bear. We were next to the big fireplace in the lobby, but he didn’t seem to mind.
The grounds were full of beautiful gardens to explore.
This is where I would sleep if I lived here- the nanny’s bedroom!
When there’s more time relaxing on the porch than walking, it’s a good indication that happy hour is near. Until tomorrow!
Ettorina’s China
When you’re in college, there is nothing less appealing than relatives trying to pawn off their housewares onto you, especially when they’re family heirlooms from aging relatives. It’s not that I didn’t appreciate my Uncle Clarence thinking of me. It was more of a what …
Ice Candles
I was lucky enough to spend a day in northern Wisconsin a couple days ago before getting back to St. Paul. I arrived on a rainy afternoon after a warm couple days that were a huge help in getting the lake ready for summer. My …
Trampoline Park!
I woke up in St. Paul yesterday after being in New York, but the midwest is no less dull. I’m visiting my cousins, which means lots of fun activities. Like going to the trampoline park! It was a first for me. And parents, take note. …