Finally.........

Our contraption to cook the beans.

Our campsite at Pomo Campground

Sadie and I walking on the beach

Matt walking w/ sadie on the beach

Sadie LOVES the beach!

Matt fishing at Lake Cleone. he caught one but it fell of the hook right at the shore line so we couldn't get a pic too bad!

matt got to go camping! He has been asking me to go camping with him for a while now. It has been at least 4 years since we have camped. Just a little story behind his urging... Matt likes to camp in what I call really"roughing it". For me I like to bring a few comforts of home, like a blow up mattress/bed, camp in a place where there is running water, showers and good bathrooms. Just a few of my needs. Anyhow he always gripes and whines about these specifics so we just never seem to go. Well on Friday Matt called me from work at about 9:00 am and said he wanted to take me somewhere. I was excited and nervous at the same time, he can be kind of "adventurous" at times. When he said camping in Fort Bragg I hesitated for a second and then said sure lets go! He was stunned to say the least. I was just thinking I would give it another try and see how he accepted the way I like to camp. And I thought it would be a great way to get out of the smoke and heat. We had a great time! We were just going to eat out instead of packing all the food ( Matt's idea) but then we just picked up some stuff to roast over the fire at the store when we got there. Not the most nutritious food but fun to cook, and what is camping with out roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire. The baked beans were the best and we just rigged up the pot to cook them in, Matt thrives on figuring stuff like this out. Even though we did not have a mattress we slept pretty well actually. I think we need to buy a bigger tent for future camping though HAHAHA! Matt and I and Sadie in a 8x6 tent was very cozy and the mattress would not have fit anyway. I didn't realize how small the tent was until we set it up. I have never camped in that tent before it was Matt's before we met. Lesson learned :)

While there we just walked on the beach and fished and played lots of card games/board games. Sadie had a good time as well. she loves the beach but her leg was paying the price later that night. Nothing a little aspirin won't take care of ( she has arthritis in her back left leg).

We are already making plans to return and camp at MacKeacker(sp) state park. That is a great campground. Thanks Matt for a great idea and an even better weekend. Now to unpacking and washing all the camp gear, UGH!

Day trip to Downieville

This past sunday Matt and I took a day trip to Downieville. If you don't know where Downieville is, it is about 1 hour north of Nevada City. This is a VERY small town in the sierras. I used to go there a lot when i was a kid with my parents and grandparents. There are some great camp sites and swim spots all olong the river. We are planning to go camping there in the near future. We had a great time just walking around the town, we had lunch at the same pizza place that I have eaten at many years ago on numerous occasions, yum yum! Jen, do you remember this place with Mikey when we went sledding? Of course we had to have some ice cream as well. It was such a good day. We plan on going again to go all the way to Sierra City to climb up to the Sierra Buttes look out, we need the jeep for this adventure which Matt is really thrilled about! I want to take lots of pictures too. The last time I went there I was really little and I was not aloud to climb to the top of the look out because I was " too skinny" and it was too windy at the top.... I'm not kidding either, so I want to give it another try. This area is such a great place to explore and enjoy the outdoors. We stopped at different spots to let Sadie out and cool off in the river. It is so beautiful up there.






Matt & Sadie touring Downieville.

This is a real gallow used once in 1888 at a nearby site then restored in 1988. Matt getting a feel for what it was like! The onw time it was used was on a 20 year old for murder.

Taking a dip to cool off. Sadie loved the water.

The water felt really good. this was a great swim hole. Too bad we didn't have our suits :(

What a cutie!

Mom visits from Minnesota

Matt's mom made a trip to California to visit on june 21. We had a great time visiting with her. She stayed in Chico and watched miss Josie for a week while Jerry and Barb were in Mexico. The smoke in the sky made for a long week, she was stuck in side most of the time. She came out expecting nice California sun and got grey smokey skies :( But she did have her first sushi experience, we are loving sushi these days, mom....not so much! She got tempura after trying one bite :) We had a nice time visiting and cathing up so it ended up being a great time. Thanks for visiting mom, we loved seeing you!

I am a slacker!

Sorry I haven't posted in a long time. We have had lots of stuff going on. The sad thing is I haven't taken any pictures of our activities. Either I have forgotten my camera or my batteries were dead or i just plain forgot. but i will recap a little with out photos.... sorry crystal :(

Matt turned the BIG 30 on May 14 so we had a party on May 10th. Lots of family and friends came to celebrate with us. The weather was great which i was very greatful for because with about 45 people it can get a little overwhelming if everyone is stuck inside ( I found that out a few years ago when we through a christmas party!) Matt really enjoyed himself and was so happy he had everyone he loves with him that day Thanks for making matts birthday special everyone. On Matt's true birthday we went to Chico to have sushi which we are beginning to really enjoy! I can only have cooked fish because of my transplant so i am a little limited on what I can eat but it is still good.....YUMMOO!

Then the weekend of 23rd we went to Disneyland and Universal Studios with my family. We had a great time, but the weather was kind of a bummer. High 50's and low 60's with clouds and sometimes rain :( We like sun so that was a disappointment. It was great to be with family and to enjoy all the rides and activities Disneyland has to offer. Thanks Mom and Dad!

This past weekend Matt and I watched our friend's mike and jen's 3 girls while they went to Vegas for a little get away. It was a great learning experience for us especially Matt! We did great if I do say so my self, we took them to the zoo on saturday and came home with all 3! HAHAHA! JK! In all seriousness the girls were great. We were there for 3 hours and not a cry, fit, or fuss from any of them. Did i say they are 6, 3, and 18 months! such good kids! Jen and mike you are great parents and your kids are a pleasure to be around! We will defiantly do it again if you need us! Sorry there are not any pictures of our latest adventures I will try to be better at photos in the future.

Right now I am fighting a sinus infection but I am feeling better today then yesterday, so hopefully I am on the mend. What is with this season of colds? I thought summer was supposed to bring healthier times. I can't complain to much because I haven't had too many colds but this one is a dooosey(sp?) Enjoy this beautiful weather!

Who keeps me busy on Tuesdays?

Ava Girl! This little girl belongs to my friend Megan. I used to work with her at Dr. Leonhardts. When she went back to work last June I started watching her on Tuesdays. I can not believe it has almost been a year. She has grown so much. She defiantly keeps me on my toes, but I love watching her. I thank Megan all the time for intrusting her with me. She is such a joy. These are a few pictures of our day together.

Golfing!

Matt and I went golfing at Mallard Creek on Sunday. It was fun, but really HOT! We went at 3:30 in the afternoon, not the best time I know, but we did house stuff all morning so the afternoon was better. Anyhow I think i am going to really like golf, but i am going to get lessons to help me a bit..... or a lot! I am borrowing our neighbors' wife's clubs to make sure I like the game before we buy myself some clubs. I think it will be a great thing for Matt and I to do together now and as we get older. (My honey is turning 30 this next month !!!!!) Whoo Hooo

I know i haven't posted in a while but nothing new has really been going on. just enjoying some nice weather. We went to Jen and Mike's cabin a few weeks ago to celebrate her birthday and as always had a great time. We are trying to convince Mike that he needs to find another "cabin" for the summer! It is Soo great spending time with such great friends. I can not believe that almost all the snow is gone. The house looks different with out all the snow. So we couldn't sled or ski but we hung out and played games and ate good food. Good times!

Call me a blogstocker but.......

this is very inspiring! I came upon this blog http://www.cfhusband.blogspot.com/ about 2 months ago while doing some searches on premeeies, transplants and pregnancy. I have been following ever since because I find it incredable. ANYTHING is possible. Check it out if you like I am sure you will be moved as well.
Tomorrow I am having a test done to try and determine the reason why matt and i are not conceiving on our own. wish me luck. I don't like any type of procedure as i have had too many in my life. But I am slightly anxious about this one. Hopeing it will give us some answers and then we can move on to the next step. This can be such a long process :( I will keep everyone posted on the outcome. Until next time, enjoy this spring weather! I know I am.