Went to the Movies, tonite.

I don't spend my money on movies very often.
The Help
was one I wanted to see.

I very much liked the story line,
made me cry....
though there were some parts where I did laugh.

Courage in the face of injustice

I would watch it again.
I may have to read this book.

A Day at the Beach!

We found a new Hat for Dennis!
Just perfect!

Ahhhh...Ocean Air!
Feet in the waves!

My friend, with sand between her toes!
She and I climbed around the tides pools,
just as we have been doing for years.

My feet in the sandy water.

Her poking the sea anemone.

A young man, an instructor of the tide pools,
informed us, we were not to touch or disturb anything,
as these tide pools are protected!

We knew we were not to remove anything,
The young man, was very polite in his policing of us,
however, we did not recieve much instruction from him.

So.... I guess we are common criminals!
She touching
And I disturbing.

You learn something new every day!

Great Visitors from Oakland CA

Dillion and his freind, Mark with their wives!

Mark is one of my close friend's son,

we have known him since he was a little toddler.

So they have been friends a long, long time.

How happy for them, their wives are friends too!

Mark and Vanessa rode their bikes, as in bicycles

down from Oakland to Santa Barbara, just north of L.A.

They had a great trip, averaged about 40 miles per day.

All four of them, Dillion, Trisha, Mark and Vanessa

rode their bikes from Murrieta to

The Temecula Farmer's Market,

Then ended up at our house.

(We got to have the kids spend the night with us)

How did they get back home?

How many people can you fit in a Scion?

Dallas was way, way in the back, can't see him.

They made it home safe and sound.

I assume they will be back for their bikes.

A SHORT VISIT...

But OHHHHH Sooooo SWEET!

Porch People!

Hey what's so interesting?

Rocks and ....?

Dale's hops!

And look who stopped in!

Playing with kitty!

Ya'll Come On Back ...now Ya Hear?

These Kids Can Cook!

Talk about FISH and CHIPS!

Grilled Salmon and fried potatoes with onion rings,
sweet yellow bell peppers, and cheese stuffed jalapenos!
MMMmmmmm good.
I think there was some fluffy rice too!

What a nice surprise after a long week of work.
Friday nite fun listening to music
and eating with son #5 and his lovely wife.

Botanicals

I have always loved botanical posters and drawings.

These are really beautiful.
Alas, I have no room on my walls for them.

You can find them on www.Botanicalposters.com

Which one do you like the best?

Wild Things around my house

So, that's what happened to my seedlings!

One, Two... How many kittens do you see?
They may not BE wild, but they ACT wild!

This photo is taken from a window at work.
He looks to be a young hawk.
We all had to stop work a few minutes to admire his beauty.
Very beautiful and a little majestic.

Yep there are THREE wild little kittens.
Getting ready to take a nap on MY bed.