Monday, December 9, 2024

December 8-10 - Stay with Drew and Erin’s

Sunday we all went to  Sacramento Kings game  Fina (Lorena and Boye’s daughter) was dancing at half time. Fun night 






Fina was one of them down there. 

Since the Kings won, the traditional beam was lit. 







Arlo had fun at the game, lots of people, lights and music. A fun evening. 

For my last full day in Sacramento, I took a couple walks around their neighborhood and Drew and I went to the Sac Yard for a few brews. 



Then while Drew smoked salmon for a seafood soup, we took a walk around their neighborhood to see the lights. It’s quite festive in their neighborhood. 











Before Erin drove me to the airport, we took Winnie on her morning walk. 




Dec 7-8 - Nevada City and Arlo

First stop was to show me their new house. Such a great spot on the hill and so much more space for them. 







Shan, Arlo and I had lunch in Grass Valley, all set up for Cornish Christmas on Friday. 


After dropping Arlo at Gigi’s daycare for a few hours, we went to the new house to clean. 

Then Wednesday night was Miracle Bar for Shan, Donna and I. Glitz and glamour abounded. 






 After a few cocktails, it was on to the Miner’s Foundry for a Christmas Sing Along. 




Friday was the traditional drive into the forest to cut down their Christmas tree. 









Up and decorated. Shimmering in the dark. 

Friday night was Cornish Christmas in Grass Valley. Weather was perfect and the downtown was booming with vendors and lots of people milling around. 







Had my first pastie, I’m in love. 


Saturday was another night with Arlo. He’s so much fun. We read, and read and played with cars and trucks. 








A drive downtown Nevada City to look at the big vrooms vrooms. 


Then it was time to drive down the hill to Sacramento to stay with Erin and Drew before I fly home. 

Friday, December 6, 2024

Dec 1-6 - Sac Zoo and time in Nevada City

Shan and Arlo met me at the Sacramento Zoo. Arlo loved looking at the animals. 







Drove up to Nevada City to spend the next week with this guy. 


Started off my time with a visit to the new house. It has so much more sunshine and natural light. 



And they have cell reception which is a big deal out here. Before they had to use WiFi calling to place calls. 

Sunsets here are beautiful, right outside the back of their house. 


Shan and I spent some time cleaning at the new house’s guest house. Nice space for family and friends to stay. 

Downtown Grass Valley is all ready for Christmas. 






Yes, that’s sun and blue skies. While I’m here, temps will be I. The high 60s. 

Tuesday Shan, Arlo and I drove to Roseville looking for furniture for the new place. 




Wednesday night Donna, Shan and I went to the Holbrook’s Miracle Mile for drinks. Very festive, lots of red so it’s hard to get good photos. 




Then a rousing Christmas Carolling time at the Miner’s Foundry. 






Busy week and it’s only Thursday. Here’s our little man in his Christmas hat Donna made him. 



Arlo’s music class at the library was fun. Lots of kids and fun things to do while listening to music. 





Friday was the day for the traditional hunt for a Christmas tree in the forest. Successful trip. 





Bandit wasn’t sure the ride back was going to be very much fun in the back of the truck 


A few more days left with the Alsups. Who knows what all will happen.