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.

Visit to San Diego - Part 1

I am in San Diego at my son's home. I am enjoying my grandson's so much. Keven turned 3 yesterday and is so much fun. Typically, he does not stop, he is always in motion. He had his party yesterday and it was hard getting him out of the pool to blow out the candles which he did without any prompting at all. He has been to many, many birthday parties and knows the drill. Justin who is just 1 month old loves for me to hold him! He is a very good baby who eats and sleeps - I have barely heard his voice.

All my wonderful pictures are locked up on my camera so I will have to wait until next weekend at home to upload some of them.

I have visits planned with friends this week and am so looking forward to seeing them! Now it is time to go play!

Bathroom Remodel Part 3

Kirby even worked on the bathroom on Sunday! And that was after the Man Cave Party on Saturday night. Impressive!
The main part of the tile is up in the shower. We have a trim for the edges and then it all goes around the tub too. Such a long process!

Bathroom Remodel Part 2

Update on the bathroom. Tiles are going on. Have selected the border and purchased a faucet for the sink. Still have to find shower faucet and shower head, sink and toilet. Oh, and then some towel bars. It gets pretty extensive - more than you really think when you first start. And I just remembered that it would be nice to have glass around that shower!

Foggy Hollow Coffee and Linking

I just learned a new thing about blogging. I can do a link! Wow, exciting. I love learning new things on the computer.

Ok, here is goes. I told you how wonderful Foggy Hollow Coffee is and now you can just click right here where it says Foggy Hollow Coffee and be directed to the website! Then you can order yourself a pound or two of the best coffee there is. Dave will roast it just for you when you order it so it is really, really fresh. And if you enjoy a good cup of coffee like I do - well, what are you waiting for?

More ManCave

They have added a nice finish piece around the top of the bar. Behind the bar is getting shelves and a rack for the computer. It is looking pretty serious. Hoping for a good party this coming weekend if the weather is decent which it is NOT right now.

The Man Cave

Many of you have read about the Man Cave on my blog. The Man Cave is in Phil's garage - just across the street from us. If the garage door is open - so is The Cave. There are 4 large TV's, a refrigerator, a few camp chairs and a couple comfie chairs. When it is cold there is a fire ring and the fires can get pretty darn big and hot! And actually, though it is called The Man Cave, women are welcome at any time - I think because they often come bearing food. So there is a table to put the food on. But one major thing was missing. A Bar!

But no longer! Yesterday the work began. Member Mark is a skilled carpenter so he took the lead and brought all the tools. Leader Phil went to Lowes and got all the supplies. Members Kirby, Ray and Robert brought advise and they all began. By last night the bar was up and first coats of paint and varnish were on.

Here are some pictures from yesterday. I will post more later.

Jake, Kirby, Phil, Mark and Ray

Phil and Mark

Phil, Kirby and Robert

Bathroom Remodel Part 1

This is the way the master bath looked last week.

And this is the way it looks now!

Our bath and bedroom are about the last of the home remodel. (Then I can get carpet! Yea!) We have selected the tile for the shower and Kirby has installed the backerboard. We talked about a major redo - getting rid of the stupid tub, enlarging the shower etc, but it just didn't seem worth all the work. That really would have been major! This will be enough. We got a polished travertine and it will go in the shower, around the tub where there was synthetic marble and on the sink countertop also. I will update Kirby's progress as we go along. So - we are a one bathroom family for a while.