Donner Lake

It's toasty warm here in the desert and the cool mountain air has never felt so good. When Danny & Lauren offered to share their cabin we certainly didn't turn them down. I've been looking forward to our weekend at the lake all summer and it was even better then expected. I'm not sure if Danny & Lauren were in on this, but we all decided to call it the first annual Donner Lake weekend.

San Onofre

All the hard-working and busy family members graciously let us steal away for a few hours each day to experience some of the best waves and weather we've seen all year. The water was warm, 68-70 degrees, the sun was shining and the swell just got better as the week went by.

Memories

Dani posted a beautiful blog over at The Corner Booth. Her words fit so appropriately with the photos we took last week while we were staying at the house on Flower Street and camping on that nice hard carpeting. The week was so filled with remembrances for those I love. Each and every old photograph, numerous nic-nacs, familiar smells and the foggy morning air brought back a flood of memories. Denver and I went for a quick run one morning, up the big hill and back to his childhood home. His old neighbor was taking out the trash, just as he did fifteen years ago, as we stopped to catch our breath and relive the rollerblading and little-red-wagon-careening-down-the-street days.

Feeling fine and wearing heels

It's a big deal when the heels and the suit jacket make and appearance. Couldn't help but document the moment.

Home, sweet home

It's good to be home, our booty of lemons, fresh from the tree, matching the warm summer day. We were able to spend today unpacking, catching up and readying ourselves for the work week. Denver changed the oil on the car, and announced that we've driven over 10,000 miles in the last three months. It's been such fun, but I'm also looking forward to a little less driving these next two weeks.

We arrived home last night to a spotlessly clean house, well-watered plants, dinner prepped and waiting to be heated, ice cream in the freezer and fruit in the fruit bowl. Does the person who watches your house do all that? Didn't think so.

Evening

Time stands still