April 19 - Arlo hikes along the Yuba River

Arlo’s first hike along the beautiful Yuba River was a success. He likes the backpack. 

We drove to Hoyts Crossing for the hike. Notice there’s an added No Clothes on the sign. This hike is known as the naked hike. AND, we did see one naked man sunning himself. 

Wildflowers we’re just beginning to pop. 

Lenny got some rock playing time. 

Arlo was so tuckered out from the hike he took a nap. 

Isn’t he just the little Angel!

April 18 - Arlo visits the RV

Bill took off early this morning for Sacramento to continue working on the porch roof for Drew and Erin. Progress pictures will hopefully be coming later this afternoon. 

While Carl had a meeting, Shannon, Bandit, Jax, and Arlo came to visit us in the campground. It was a full house for awhile but I loved every minute of it. 

Look how bright-eyed he is. 

After Arlo’s breakfast, we took a hike through the campground. It’s chilly here today with some sun and clouds. 

This is how she rolls these days. 

This is the view from inside the RV. 

April 17 - what else but Arlo

While Carl and Bill are cleaning up some of the timber that has fallen or been cut, Arlo and I have been having some heart to heart talks. He’s becoming more alert and awake between his feedings. 

When he’s hungry though, you know it. 

The boys and their fire

April 16 - Nevada City and Arlo

After a 4 mile walk along the American River, we left Cal Expo in Sacramento and headed northeast to Nevada City. 

Staying at Inntown Campground for a week. It’s tucked in among houses and businesses right in Nevada City, among some tall lodgepole pies and a few redwoods. 

Right after we set up, Shan called and invited us over for dinner. Yay, Arlo time!!

Little man had a good sleep while I rocked. Banjo had to be right there with us. 


Daddy Carl and Lenny. Carl smoked a pork loin roast and potatoes and asparagus. I made strawberry shortcake. 

April 14-15 - Progress on the roof and T-shirt quilt

Bill spent more time getting the rafters ready for plywood. Need to wait for Drew’s help for that one. Drew had a conference to attend this weekend. 

This is how we go shopping. 

Hauling home what Lowes forgot to deliver. 

Beautiful sunny day. 

Perfect day for some planting. 

Here’s my daily little man picture. Who does he look like here?

Erin made us Frito Pie casserole. Delicious. When I’ve made it, I’ve just made the chili fillings in a pan on the stove. Strawberry shortcake for dessert. We definitely don’t go hungry. 

Erin had a bunch of t-shirts so she wanted to make a quilt. I showed her how to cut the t-shirts down and start to design the layout. 

Let the piecing of the shirts begin. 

April 13 - The lumber has finally arrived

Drew asked Bill to replace the pergola with a real roof because the sun is so hot and it bakes that spot. So Bill calculated what he needed, went to Lowe’s and ordered everything on Friday. They told him it would be delivered Monday between a four hour period. 

Went over to Drew and Erin’s and waited and waited and no lumber. 

Bill called Lowe’s to get the status of the delivery. They said it would be coming Tuesday. Again we went over and waited and waited. Good thing Drew has good beer and wine!!  Still no lumber. 

This time when he called Lowe’s, he wasn’t quite as nice. They had some excuses but said it would definitely be delivered on Thursday. He made a call to Corporate Lowes to share his frustration. At least they said they would waive the delivery fee and take an additional 10% off the price. We’ll see. 

Thursday is also they day Shan asked if I could come up and go to Arlo’s appointment with her. Of course I jumped at the chance. But that meant Erin had to help Bill build the beam for the new porch. Go Erin Go!!

Here’s little man. 

Nana Peg is loving this. Banjo is not so sure about sharing me with him though. 

Arlo’s appointment went well. He’s gained a couple ounces. 

Who knows what day it is

It’s been a wild with with Arlo’s appearance. We are still camped at Cal Expo in Sacramento. We really like being able to walk the trails right at the campground. 

A visit to the Shack is always fun. 


Pictures daily from Shan and Carl. Can’t wait to see him. I have so much to tell you of his crazy family. 

Isn’t he a cutie. 

Definitely a snuggler.