Beautiful Scenery

The scenery is always so beautiful at Pinecrest.

Oops… wrong picture.

I meant this one…

Happy Friday!

Happy Day!

You never know when or if it will ever happen again, so it was more than a Happy Day for mom to have all seven of her grandchildren together…

And all TWELVE of her great children…

It was another wonderful Joe Burch Family Reunion. I know Dad and Nancy were smiling from above happy that we have continued this tradition. Maybe they were having their own party with my Grandma and Grandpa, Aunts and Uncles. I hope so.

We were missing only three… Nick, Keith and Adam.

I Couldn’t Resist!

Happy Birthday (two days late) to my baby sister!

Sunday was our Annual Joe Burch Family Reunion. There was lots of visiting, laughing, swimming and relaxing. Oh… there were also sack races.

When looking at the pictures after I got home, I was dying laughing over these pictures of Joyce. I know there is probably going to be hell to pay for posting these, but I couldn’t resist!

The boys look like they can’t believe Joyce is going to race… DO THEY NOT KNOW THEIR AUNT JOYCE???!!

Joyce… when you are thinking of my revenge just remember how much I love you!!

Birthday Twins

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY to Logan. I thought and thought but I can’t put into words what this child means to me. He gives his mom and dad a run for their money… but he couldn’t be more precious. He’s rough and tough, sweet and kind. When I have him at my house just out of the blue he’ll say.. “Grandma“… I say “what Logan?”.

“I love you!“

I love you too sweet boy, I love you too. Happy Birthday!

Today is also my brother (from another mother) Bill’s birthday. We surprised him with a cake at our Family Reunion Sunday. HAPPY (70th) BIRTHDAY BILL!

Bill surrounded by his “Jackson 5” grandchildren.

STEEEEEE… RIKE!

I got to watch Natalie play softball on Thursday. She started out as catcher, but midway through the first inning when the starting pitcher was struggling, Natalie did a fast change and warmup and starting pitching. She quickly got her team out of a bases loaded situation. I was super impressed with her pitching ability.

Her eyes! She never lost focus.

Great job #2!

A Great Gift

What one loves in childhood stays in the heart forever.

I think one of the greatest gifts we can give our children are fond childhood memories.

We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.

Play Ball… Finally!!

It was a long year, but kids are finally back on the fields playing ball… and family and friends get to sit in the stands and cheer them on!

Saturday I was at Bel Passi watching Jackson. I sent him a text before the game letting him know that it was going to hurt me to cheer for the Dodgers… but I would just for him! (I made sure to wear a Giants shirt so no one got the wrong idea about my allegiance!)

Little boys… no matter how serious the game, they always have a smile and a wave for their mom!

If you think these pictures are a little “wonky” or “fuzzy” it’s because I had to shoot through the chain link fence. Considering this, I was actually happy how they turned out.

Inside Preston

These are some of the pictures I took inside Preston Castle when we went for our docent led tour. It’s located in Ione, and again, I highly recommend a visit (reservations needed). The tour was about an hour and a half.

Oh Deer!

When the deer came to our campsite I overheard Dave say to Janet… “I bet you $100 Judy gets her camera.”

Well that’s a sure bet!!

Sorry there are so many pictures but these guys were great posers. Aren’t they beautiful?!

Morning Light

I probably should be keeping my favorite RV parks a secret so it’s easier to get a reservation, but you all are my friends, so I have to share.

Clio’s River’s Edge RV Park (by Graeagle) is edging towards the top of my list of favorite places to go.

I’ve posted before about my early morning walks while RVing, and here’s another. On this morning there was some fog which created a beautiful first morning light.

When I got back, these guys were hanging out behind our RV. They came every day, and are one of the reasons I loved this place so much!