April 26 - Hike Buttermilk Bend State Park

Shan and Arlo came to the RV to pick us up for our hike to Buttermilk Bend Trail to see the wildflowers. 

Even though the wildflowers were at their peak a week ago, we still saw many different kinds and colors. 

That’s the Yuba in the background, roaring fast and furious. 

After the hike we headed over to Carl and Shan’s for some Arlo time. 

And then our little Kings fan. 

April 25 - Time at the Alsup’s

Spent some of the day holding, singing and reading to Arlo. 

Then off to Peaceful Valley for Shan and Carl to buy garden plants and Arlo’s first ride in a garden cart. 

Back to the RV for some outside crocheting and reading. 

April 24 - Snowshoeing in Truckee

Today our 10,000+ steps was snowshoeing at Cold Stream Canyon trail. Again, beautiful weather for a hike. Can you believe that the trail we were on had 6 feet of snow on top of the road. Hard to believe there is still that much left. 

Banjo had a mishap and fell into a runoff stream. Bill had to rescue him and I made a makeshift carry wrap for him because he was shivering.

Cold Stream Lake was beautiful, partially snow and ice covered. 


Banjo had a mishap and fell into a runoff stream. Bill had to rescue him and I made a makeshift carry wrap for him because he was shivering.

After a 3-1/2 hr hike, we made it back to the car. All 4 of us were starved so we headed to 50/50 Brewery. Luckily I had brought food for the boys so all were happy. 

Of course, I need to post my daily pic of Arlo and Shan. Notice Arlo is awake but Shan is catching a few winks. 

April 23 - Kings game and Arlo meets Drew and Erin

Aunt Erin finally got to snuggle with Arlo. He’s still in wonder at this family of his. 

Then Arlo got some Uncle Drew time. 


And Pappy Shuff even got some snuggle time in. He’s waiting until Arlo can play in the dirt though. 

April 22 - Doggie Dash and PARTY at Erin and Drew’s

An early start for us to drive down the hill to meet Drew and Erin, Winnie and Dennis and Robbie, Meg, Rowan, and Russel for the 30th Annual Doggie Dash. The Sacramento SPCA has been sponsoring this event for 30 years!  It was amazing to see hundreds of dogs and people all congregating to benefit the SPCA. 

We had perfect weather for this event, beautiful blue skies and temps in the 70s. Winnie wasn’t feeling well so Erin sat in the grass and waited for us to finish the Dash. Lots of vendors and Banjo was interviewed before the Dash began by a local radio station. He is famous now. He’ll really be snarky. 

Stay hydrated everyone. 

We finished!!

The BFFs. 

Back at Drew and Erin’s house for a picnic outside with their friends. 

I would be a terrible Nana Peg if I didn’t post my daily pic of Arlo. 

It’s hard to follow that cute picture so we’ll just say night all from Inntown Campground. Tomorrow we move to Nevada County Fairgrounds. 

April 21 - Hike at Empire Mine and Arlo time

We got our 10,000 steps in on the trails at Empire Mine State Park. Great place to hike among the tall pines and cedars. 

This was a stone foundation that was used in the mining process at some point. 

Manzanitas we’re blooming. I love the color of their wood, a dark purply-red color. 


After the 5 mile hike, we headed over to Shan and Carl’s to see Charlotte and Terry, Balan and Lark, and of course, Arlo. 

Balan is more interested in Banjo than Arlo. 😜

Lenny decided he needed to sit on Charlotte’s lap. Lark is holding Arlo. 

Arlo decided it was time to eat again. 

Burgers for dinner tonight  Jax is helping Bill grill  

April 20 - Projects continue at Drew and Erin’s

We got an early start to head down the hill to Sacramento. Bill wanted to finish the roof on their new porch. 

The porch is really going to provide shade for them in the hot California sun. 

While Bill was on the roof, I was in the sewing sweat shop making bandanas for the Kings game. The Sacramento Kings are in the NBA playoffs and have a big fan in Drew. 

Then it was wine o’clock so all work stopped. 


The Arlo picture of the day: