Tahoe is a Thing

My parents and sister love Tahoe and it seems going there a few times a year is kind of a thing. I went up to visit my folks in Tahoe on Emmy's Birthday. It was sad seeing where the fires had affected the area, but so heart warming to see that Tahoe was untouched. There were flags and signs thanking the emergency responders who helped in the Caldor fire. I only had a day or two so I went and used the amenties. I got a change to go to Yoga and name that tune at the Hotel. We shopped and ate at some really fantastic places. Beacon Bar and grill right on the lake and the most amazing Italian resturant, Izzabellas. I saw a rainbow across the lake and used a cot to sleep.So, it was roughing it at the Grand Residence Hotel, if you can even do that.:) We also got to go see the salmon run and walk in the rain. It was so beautiful and full of wonderful nature. It made me happy and I was even more pleased to hear I was accepted to the Master Garderner Program. I'll start classes in jan and it should be a wonderful education and volunteering experience. My friend got in too and our daughters will spend time together when we are away. It is going to be great and definetely gives me soemthing to look forward to for 2022. -HB8TORgQUxg/YaeiiS6MpqI/AAAAAAAAm7E/WNNds7qzclwu4d6uqV7GXE2eyDu_0u77wCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20211105_174341.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; ">

Fall Fun Festivities

October turned out to be a pretty good month. Things have been hectic and busy, but the little reprieves here and there and the fun festivities made it a great time. Tanya came to town and we had a nice visit. We do best in person and not over text. She bought me yogurt and it was a fun time with my folks. It is always a throw back to my youth when it is just the four of us together somewhere with my sister and parents. Celia was up for all sorts of activities. We went to the pumkpin patch and she did go to the trunk or treat, and the fall dance, and the Hallween dance at her school. She won a gift card for best overall Halloween costume. She had picked it and we styled the wig and it was a hit to be Dazai from Bungo Stray Dogs(the anime). The costume was hard to recognize so when she won, they announced it as.. "Celia Davis as anime". She had a good time with different groups of friends.( school friends, camp friends, church friends) She even made friends on Halloween night as we trick or treated near Grandma's house. I was put in the parents section and she took off with some kids. I did get to ride in a golf cart to catch up and had a great time. She is blessed and maybe doesn't realize it, but it make me happy to see her being social. We saw Spence a lot this month too. Because Brian and I would go to Chicago he saw us before and after, hen he needed a new mmicrowave,and when we have his IPP meeting. He is well take care up and it warms my heart to see him doing so well independently. He was happy to try on the snuggie for his costume and was happy. He now has us stop off for popsicles and goes inside 7 eleven and exta mile stores. It would be nice for him to get out in the community more soon. He seems to be wanting that more. I felt like a city girl in Chicago. Walking everywhere and ubering sometimes. The whole city had gardens all over and beautiful artitecture. I was in heaven going out ot eat and hanging with another wife from the conference. We went to the aquarium and shopped amazing high end stores. It was such a much needed break from normal routine. walking and talking and experiencing the city, it was wonderful. The boat ride was a highlight and of course Mortons with Brian, Onder, Javier, and Dominique. Dominque and I got our nails done and shopped for shoes. We tired the famous chicago food and it was all great memories. I hope we dont wait another 16 years to visit again. I hosted Bunco halloween at my house. I loved that everyone came dressed up. the food was so good and the party was a great excuse to clean my house. I had a great time and allt he ladies seemed to like it too. How grateful I am to have friends and to gather again.