September 6 - Hike, Packing, and Winery

​Today we walked the Tribute Trail for about 4 miles. This is the trail that we cross Deer Creek on the suspension bridge  

Quiet hike for about half of it but then people woke up and it got busier. It’s always fun though to talk to people along the trail. 

It’s getting closer to our flight to Germany so Shan came to the RV to help me choose clothes. She does know how to pack!  

After that we drove to Naggier Winery for a tasting. Beautiful setting. 

Arlo played with his magna tiles while we sipped wine. 

Relaxing afternoon. 

September 5 - Farmers Market in Nevada City and Arlo’s ballet class

While we were listening to some local music, I caught Trevor and Otis dancing. 

Then it was time for Arlo’s dance class.  

September 3 and 4 - Time with Arlo and Nevada City Winery, Hairct and Bike Ride

September 3 - Today’s Lenny hike at the Empire Mine Trail was a little longer - 4 miles. He kept up with us the whole way and seemed to enjoy it. 

I enjoy this hike among the tall trees

We came across some foundations left from the mining days.

​Thursdays are one of the days Shan works. So we picked up Arlo from school and met Shan at Nevada City winery. Nice setting with our own little alcove and local music. Pappy had a good time playing with his magnatiles until Shan came. 

September 4

I got my haircut at the Dragonfly Salon in Nevada City. 

While I was getting my haircut, Shuff, Shan and Arlo went on a bike ride. 

September 2 - Lenny hike and Bubble Waffles

​Arlo came to the RV to invite us for his bubble waffles. He does a good job stirring. 

Then it was time for a hike to keep Lenny moving. 

September 1 - Arlo 1st full day of school, hiking

​A big milestone for Arlo … full day of Miss Tyana’s school. 

While Arlo is in school, the crew goes for a hike on the Tribute Trail. This trail was created to honor the local history of the Niesnan Tribe and Chinese settlers  

After school, we met Arlo’s friends Nolan and June at Treat’s ice cream shop. 

While we were sitting outside, look what came on the property.

August 31 - Lenny Walk, Aquasize, Bike ride

​I must have been tired from yesterday because I didn’t get many pictures. 

Shuff, Lenny and I went for our usual walk up Trevor’s driveway to the ditch and back around. 

Then I went to my Monday Aquasize class with Coleman. This week we were in the deep end, treading water. The legs were tired!

Pappy Shuff and Arlo put out fires with their water guns. 

Carrying the water bucket to the next fire. 

August 30 - Shan’s Triathalon, Making Popcorn

​Today Shan ran in a team triathlon with Kim and Liz. We were there to cheer her on. Beautiful day, a little cooler. 

It started with the swim portion of the race, which Liz did  then the bike ride, which Kim did and handed it off to Shan. 

The biking and running portion was very hilly. Right off the bat Shan had to run up hill.  

Because we walked down the hill to watch the hand-off to Shan, we then had to walk back up! 

There she is coming across the finish line.

Team member, Kim saying great job  

Then of course Arlo had to get his hug. 

This is Liz who did the swim portion. 

A fun day for us to meet some of her friends and support them. 

Later that night Shan had Book Club and Carl worked so we had Arlo for dinner, popcorn and a movie. 

So thrilled to have the time with this little person. His personality and his vocabulary are expanding each day.