August 9 - Hike, Arlo school, Toes Pained. , Last-minute Checking Lists.

​This is our last day to take a hike up Trevor and Diana‘s driveway to the Snow ditch Trail. It’s also the last day to take Arlo to school before we leave for Germany.

I didn’t get a picture because Arlo loves going to Miss Tyana’s so much that he was off and running as soon as Pappy got him out of the truck. 

Shannon and I got our toes painted.

Then it was time for the Alsup’s to pick up Arlo from school and drive to Sacramento to stay at Drew and Erin’s for an early morning flight to Munich Germany. Drew also flies out early to meet us there. 

It will be fun to have the whole Hull, Luckovich, Cingel family together in Germany. Kristen, John, Winter and Kaleb, and Kya and Mason have been in Germany for the past several days.

As Shuff and I sat out on our last night at the Alsups before we fly later tomorrow, we had a beautiful sky. 

The cross in the sky is a good omen for sure. 

September 8 - Packing

​Our trip to Germany is two days away so we were busy making lists and packing. 

Lenny did get a couple walks in though.

Dropped Shannon off at Yoga and I did some last minute shopping.  

Nothing too exciting today. 

September 7 - Hike, Tractor Ride and a look inside an Airplane

​We walked up Trevor and Diana’s driveway again but this time when we were walking up, Trevor and Otis were using the tractor. They gave Arlo a ride. That was a treat. 

Even more fun was when Trevor let Arlo work the controls for the bucket  

We did finish our walk on the ditch trail. 

After that, more excitement because Arlo got to visit Abby who pilots a fire plane and he got to sit inside … wow!

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.

A legitimate rain came to Nevada City. They got 1 and a quarter inches.  Really helped to wet the dust. Everyone is hoping this also helps with fire season  

​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. 

August 29 - Arlo’s Dance Class, Arlo helping Pappy Shuff

​Arlo is taking a ballet class this fall. He seems to really like it.  His teacher, Miss Lauren is really good with the kids. Arlo fit right in and participated. 

After dance class, Arlo was helping pappy try to fix the air conditioner in Carl and Shan’s van. Hilarious listening to them converse back and forth. 

August 28 - Arlo Fishing, Sewing with GiGi, Donna’s Birthday

Arlo walked with us on Lenny’s walk. Arlo took his fishing pole so he could “fish.”  

​Gigi, Arlo’s daycare person, asked me to help her make a rug for her closet. The material was so soft. 

When I got home, Lenny was sleeping, tongue out and head on the pillow.

Time for Donna’s party. Good friend of Shan and Carl (and now ours), Donna has a birthday. We were able to celebrate it with her. 

Donna and Arlo were playing stacking robots. They did it!

As we played SkyJo (birthday girl won!), we watched the sky unfold this beautiful sunset. 

August 27 - Down the Hill

​Shuff and I drove down to Sacramento to finish a project for Erin and do a few errands. 

Erin’s fig tree was growing so fast that it needed to be staked. Everything grows so fast with the sun and warm temps. 

Erin also has a pair of slacks that need to be hemmed so I measured that for her. 

After Drew finished at the University, he met us at The Garden for a beer and catch up a bit. 

After dinner we drove back to Nevada City. Sorry, no pics for this post. 

August 26 - Lenny Walk, Big day for Arlo

​Lenny still seems to enjoy our walks. He made it almost 2 miles today. 

Arlo had his first day of the new school. It’s close to where he lives so Carl took him on the bike. Arlo was excited to get going. 

It must have been a hard day. Shan had told Arlo that we would go for ice cream after his first day. However, he was too tired. When Shan picked Arlo up from school on the bike, he was asleep on the back of the bike before they got home. 

And this is all the farther he made it in the bed … still with his helmet on. 

He finally woke up 2-1/2 hours later. and had a popsicle outside.

Wonder what tomorrow will be like!

Shan and Carl met some friends at Three Forks for a drink so we got to spend some time with Arlo.

He gets to watch Paw Patrol while sitting on the potty!