July 6 - Bike Ride, World Cup and Sewing Project

​Drew brought his bike over to the RV so we could ride the American River Trail from our campground. You can ride it out of our campground to Folsom Lake, about 40 miles one way. 

Stopped at a really pretty spot to put our feet in the River. It was just cold enough to be refreshing. 

At 5 o’clock USA was playing Belgium in the World Cup so we went to the Porchlight bar to watch. It was a rather boring game because the US just couldn’t put an offense together. They lost 1-3. 

Back at their house, Erin and I began one of the beautiful fabric projects she brought home from South Africa … skirts. 

Tomorrow we hope to sew the panels together 

July 5 - Time with Drew and Erin

Before we left for Sacramento, we watched Arlo while Shan went for a run with her friend Erica. Pappy and Arlo made pancakes and then we played in his playroom for a little bit before Arlo just laid down and fell asleep.

 ​Then it was time to drive down the hill to Sacramento to spend 5 days with Drew and Erin. We stay at Cal Exp Campground which is about 10 minutes from their house. 

We met them in Old Sacramento at the newly opened Birr Garten, a Belgian Brewery. 

We played a new game called XX

Then back to their house for dinner and s’mores at the FPZ (fire pit zone). They brought chocolate bars home from South Africa so we had them in our s’mores … really tasty. 

Can you see the star shaped marshmallows Erin bought. They were extra gooey. 

July 4 - Celebrate at Drew and Erin’s

​Down the hill from Nevada City to Sacramento to celebrate our Independence Day with Erin and Drew. 

A rousing game of Flip 7

Some of us chilling, some playing 

Celebrating in our ‘Merica shirts while sipping 814 ‘Merica cider, all the way from the East Coast. 

On the way back up the hill, we saw the sunset. 

Happy 250 years America. 

July 3 - High Sierra Music Festival

​Today was an experience for us… anything goes. 

The parade was fun, a lot like our First Night. 

Bill and I took Arlo home after dinner while Shan and Carl stayed for the late night music.  

July 2 - Mule deer and more swimming.

​Shannon made bubble waffles (what Arlo calls them) so went over for some breakfast. As were we’re eating we saw a buck right outside their windows. 

AND Arlo’s first selfie on my phone. 

Third swim class. 

Frogman

July 1 - Arlo’s Swim lessons

​Arlo is really getting into his swim lessons. 

Shannon, Shuff and I made pizzas for dinner, then a couple games of Flip 7 and a little wine.

June 30 - Hike to Spaulding Lake, Soccer Pactice and Swim Lessons

​BIG day today. A 5-mile hike to Spaulding Lake. The trail was beautiful, along part of a ditch trail, through a pine and cedar forest with blooming wildflowers, then to the lake. 

Look at this huge pike that carries water. 

Lunch time on the rocks. 

The day was far from over. When we got back and picked up Arlo, it was time for his soccer practice.  He was definitely into this practice. He listened to the coach and was doing the drills. 

Then it was time for swim lessons. He seemed to really enjoy them as well.