August 12 - Mommy’s home, Pioneer Park, Train Table, Dinner with Donna

​Arlo didn’t go to Gigi’s today so we went to the Firetruck Park to play. Great play equipment  

A fancy teeter totter. Remember, ours was a wooden board with a seat on either end. 

After Arlo’s nap it was time to go to Donna’s to pick up the Thomas The Train Table and all the pieces and parts. A very special gift for sure  Arlo will have so much fun  of course, so will we!

Dinner was Carl’s special red sauce with ravioli, garlic bread and a salad.

Beautiful sky at Shan and Carl’s place to end our night. 

August 11 - Arlo’s Soccer/T-Ball Practice

​I took Arlo to Gigi’s and then went to my Aquasize class at Pioneer pool. Perfect day to be in the pool.

Carl took off to go on a run near Bowman’s Lake. 

After Gigi’s, it was time for soccer/t-ball practice. Today was picture day. Arlo didn’t want his picture taken. He just wanted to play. 

Even though he didn’t want a group photo, he enjoyed playing.

August 10 - Lenny at Vets, Water Play, and Walk to Donkeys

​We had to take Lenny to the vets to get more meds for him. Dr Phoebe thinks he’ll do ok at the sitters when we are In Germany. Here’s hoping. 

Shan took a few days to herself so Carl is in charge of Arlo with our help. 

Potty training is going well. Read books and put stickers on when he remembers to go.

It’s still hot so playing with water was the plan. Arlo likes to spay us with water but he doesn’t like us to spray him!

After dinner we took a walk to see the donkeys. A neighbor feeds a local cat so we saw him and Arlo fed the cat. I’m always amazed at the animal’s internal clock. This cat knows when Neal is supposed to come. 

On to the donkeys. They were ready for Arlo to feed them carrots. 

Day 2 without Shan is done and successful. 

August 9 - Back to Nevada City, Arlo

​Shan was going to take a few days to herself, so Shuff and I went to Nevada City to see if we could help. 

Arlo and Pappy started to work on building a Lego house Drew brought home from Shanghai.  

Dinner was beer chicken. So moist. 

Then we watched Puss n Boots as Arlo’s reward for going potty. 

August 8 - Rail Car Ride

​Our Christmas gift from the Cali Kids was a ride on the rail car in Ione in Amador County. I have seen pictures on Facebook and thought it would be fun. AND it was a lot of fun. One hour up the tracks with a little picnic and then 1 hour back. 

Arlo had fun, too. 

Last night at Cal Expo for a while. Drew and Erin came over to the RV. We played Cover your Assets till it got to dark to see the cards. Fun way to spend our last night. 

August 7 - Bike Ride, Shopping, Special Dinner

​We must have tired Drew yesterday because he didn’t ride with us today. We clocked another 28 miles today just riding the trails along the American River.

Shopped at REI for a gel seat for me (hope this helps my sore butt).

Then on to Lowe’s so Shuff could get what he needed to steak up Erin’s fig tree. Trader Joe’s is close for us so we stopped there for a few items. 

Dinner at Drew and Erin’s was special. They invited Corrine, their next door neighbor and her friend, Jeffrey, and Kathy, another friend. The food was so good and great conversation. 

August 6 - Bike Ride, Pick up Arlo

Drew met us for a 38-mile bike ride. We road up to the Fair Oaks Bridge and back. The bridge in the background is the walking bridge Drew used to meet us on the trail. 

The wildlife we see can be turkeys, deer, hares and always a lot of squirrels.

It’s a very relaxing ride along the American River (except when Drew is in the lead and goes over the speed limit of 15 MPH)!

Both Shan and Carl had to work so I drove up the hill to pick up Arlo from Gigi’s and then to swim class. He enjoys being in the water and so does mommy.