August 15 - Quiet at the House on the Hill

​Shan. Carl, and Arlo left to visit friends for several days. So, it’s pretty quiet here at their house. 

Shuff and I took Lenny back to the Litton Trail for another short walk. 

Then hung out at the RV for the afternoon. I finished a crochet top I had started on our trip. It actually fit. 

There is a peach tree in the Alsup’s back yard that has produced a lot of peaches. I made a peach cobbler for dinner. Tomorrow we’ll freeze some of the crop for later. 

After dinner walk on Jack’s road (just down the road from their house). Since Lenny’s meds have been changed, he is able to go for short walks and seems to enjoy sniffing as we go.

Night sky was pretty.

August 14 - Short hike and Fair

​Shan showed us another hike on the Litton Trail. We only walked about 1 mile but hopefully will be back to see where all it goes. 

Arlo had a birthday party and then a nap before we left for the Nevada County Fair. It was fun to see all the buildings being used in the Fairgrounds. When we walk the Fairgrounds during our stay here, the buildings aren’t being used and people talk about the Fair. This year we got to see it for ourselves. It’s only about 1/10 of Grange Fair but it was hopping with rides, food, and exhibits AND BEER!

We walked around to see what all there was  Arlo decided he wanted to ride some. First time on a carny ride and he enjoyed them  it was so fun to see him laugh and enjoy the different ones he was tall enough to ride.

On to the next one - the Bears. He’s in there but you can’t see him  

Next he tried a game

Airplane ride with Nana Peg

Arlo’s solo ride on the cars

Finally it was time for what Arlo has been talking about since we came to California - The Monster Truck Show. 

First one out the gate rolled over and had to be carted away by a front loader.

The fair at night was a lit up. 

Fun times at the fair!

August 13 - Empire Mine Trail and Fire Truck Park

​Shuff, Lenny and I went for a 2.5 mile hike on the Empire Mine Trail. Since Lenny had his meds changed, he’s seems like he wants to do more with us. We only carried him about 1/2 mile. 

After we picked Arlo up from Gigi’s, he wanted to go back to the firetruck park. 

Dinner and an early night. Tomorrow is a big day … Nevada County Fair and Monster Truck Show!

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.