I really like this picture of Kirby sitting at the bar at the Man Cave so I am posting it. No special reason other than I love that man!

Dogs

While her family is in California, Socks has come to stay with us. And with her came her nice big soft comfy bed which Jake really covets. When she wasn't looking he made himself quite at home on it. She came by, saw him sleeping there and just stood and looked for at least a minute. Then she very carefully and quietly climbed up and joined him. It crowded him just a little but not enough to wake him.

Kevin's Birthday

Kevin and Ryan in the Pool on Kevin's Birthday

Bathroom Remodel Part 5

Well, it is not finished yet but Kirby is really getting there. The glass has been installed and all the plumbing. He hated me for selecting the bronze faucets - somehow it made for more work for him but I think it looks really nice. New window blinds too - got rid of those dirty old shutters.

We have selected floor tile and of course the cabinets need finishing but I am using it again.

I have even found a "tree" for some of my beads.

Convenience

How is this for convenience? Actually it is the new potty ready for installation.

Christmas in April

What a silly Christmas Cactus - blooming in April! But isn't it pretty! Thanks, Mollie!

Happy Spring!

I am being lazy and not posting a thing. Worked in the yard and pulled 2 cans of weeds and then planted some new things. My body is not happy! Ah, Spring! But it is warm and I am happy!

Bathroom Remodel Part 4

Moving right along! Glassmen came and measured for the shower enclosure. The vanity is almost all tiled, the sink is on the floor and the new potty is in the garage. And - Kirby is tired.

Visit to San Diego - Part 2

I returned home from my trip to San Diego on Thursday in time for cocktails. The flight went fine - it was just not fun and it was crowded. I almost missed it as my phone alarm either didn't work or I didn't hear it and I awoke with only 30 minutes to get ready - shower and all. The only thing I forgot was my slippers on the far side of the bed. I miss them already as it is still cold here.



I know it goes without saying that I had a great time.
Here I am with Kevin on one side and baby Justin on the other as we headed out on Sunday morning for breakfast. (I know - you can't see Justin but trust me, he is there.)


Here is a picture of Lisa doing what she does so often - changing diapers!






That's me with Baby Justin! I held him as much as I could! He is such a good baby and almost never cries.

















We spent time sitting around the pool talking and enjoying the sunshine. (this is my son, Ryan) The days warmed up as the week went by and I spent time outside reading. The birthday party was mostly outside and a few brave souls went swimming. (Ryan and Kevin are in there)


On Sunday my longtime friend from Newport Beach, Susan, came to visit with her daughter, Marina. We hadn't seen each other in years so we had a lot of catching up to do.

I also got to see my friend Diane. Diane and I worked together at San Diego Research Center and became fast friends almost from day one. We both miss our "talks" very much. (Somehow I managed to forget to get a picture as we were talking too much!)

And Jay and Virginia drove up from Mexico to take me to lunch in Old Town San Diego. They let me chose the place and it was La Pinata - which Diane introduced me to just before we left San Diego and oh, the food there is the best! I have known Jay and Virginia since our days in Mazatlan on our boats - sometime back in '97. They are both wonderful people and I love them very much!
While we were in Old Town we walked over to the new "Bazaar Del Mundo" and enjoyed all the color.