May 10 - Anada Village Visit

Shan took us to Ananda Village to view their beautiful tulips and other flowers for my Mother’s Day. 

The Village is such a peaceful place to relax and especially gorgeous now with all the blooming flowers. The Village overlooks the middle fork of the Yuba River valley. 

Ananda is a worldwide movement to help you realize the joy of your own higher self. It is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple, Swami Kiryananda in 1968. 

Arlo’s big blue eyes has me captured. But he did sleep most of the 45 minute trip. 

The chapel

Blue forget me nots in among the tulips was so showy.

 

These were huge. I think they are peonies. 

More peonies.

Wisteria was in full bloom as well. 

This is a tulip. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that has so many layers. 

Look at the tree. Those are cherry blossoms that fell from the tree. the tree must have been loaded with blossoms because the ground was coated as well. 

The weather was perfect, sunny blue skies and temps in the 60s. A very special Mothers Day for sure. 

May 9 - A walk along Wolf Creek

Just about a quarter of a mile from our campground is Wolf Creek Park. It’s a nice paved walk that can be expanded to a trail along the creek. 

Nevada City was a gold mining town so there are lots of museums and equipment to get a glimpse into life back then. 

Back over at Carl and Shan’s for dinner and Arlo time. Pappy Shuff got the honors tonight. 

Look how alert and awake he is. So thankful for our time here. 

May 8 - Not much happening today

It was a little chilly and rainy again so not much happening but this is supposed to be the last non sunny day. 

Decided it was time to craft a little. Shan said that Arlo can only distinguish between black and white so I made some squares out of black and white felt to place near his changing table. It felt good to get out my tools and craft a little. 

While I was at the dining table, I looked outside and saw a woodpecker on a bush close to the RV. This is the longest we’ve stayed in one place so it was nice to see the little red headed bird. 

May 5, 6, 7 - More Rain, Quilt Show, Sunshine

Friday, May 5 was rainy and cold. Not a lot going on except reading and crocheting. 

Carl made dinner, beer can chicken, so moist and flavorful. 

That meant we got to see Arlo for awhile. 

Pappy Shuff’s baby skills are coming back to him. 

May 6 - Pine Tree Quilt Guild held their yearly quilt show. They had 250 quilts, all sizes, styles and colors. Here are just a few of my favorites. 

This was a tribute to the fire people who worked so very hard this past fall. 

Loved this one because it’s a New York Beauty pattern. Linda Zubler and I took a class from Cynthia at Stitch Your Art Out and since then I’ve been in love with them. 

This is a bargello. Has so much movement and is one of my go to patterns when I quilt. 

Tribute Trail is one of the trails we like to hike in Nevada City. 

This one took my eye because it’s so out of my comfort zone but I really liked the colors and the random sized piecing. 

It takes a village … yep it sure does. 

A few pics of Arlo. 

Carl’s sister Angela gave this stuffed doll so Shan could take pictures next to it to see how much he grows. 

May 7 we visited Drew and Erin for a bit before they leave for a wedding. Bill needs to finish putting spouting on their new porch but unfortunately Lowes sent the wing pieces so it’s not going to be finished today. 

Drew and Erin have the most beautiful blooming roses in the front of their house. Drew says he does very little maintenance and they just keep blooming. 

Today is Shan and Carl’s 12th anniversary. Here’s how they celebrated:  takeout, champagne and Arlo. What could be more wonderful. 

May 5, 6, 7 - More Rain, Quilt Show, Sunshine

Friday, May 5 was rainy and cold. Not a lot going on except reading and crocheting. 

Carl made dinner, beer can chicken, so moist and flavorful. 

That meant we got to see Arlo for awhile. 

Pappy Shuff’s baby skills are coming back to him. 

May 6 - Pine Tree Quilt Guild held their yearly quilt show. They had 250 quilts, all sizes, styles and colors. Here are just a few of my favorites. 

This was a tribute to the fire people who worked so very hard this past fall. 

Loved this one because it’s a New York Beauty pattern. Linda Zubler and I took a class from Cynthia at Stitch Your Art Out and since then I’ve been in love with them. 

This is a bargello. Has so much movement and is one of my go to patterns when I quilt. 

Tribute Trail is one of the trails we like to hike in Nevada City. 

This one took my eye because it’s so out of my comfort zone but I really liked the colors and the random sized piecing. 

It takes a village … yep it sure does. 

A few pics of Arlo. 

Carl’s sister Angela gave this stuffed doll so Shan could take pictures next to it to see how much he grows. 

May 7 we visited Drew and Erin for a bit before they leave for a wedding. Bill needs to finish putting spouting on their new porch but unfortunately Lowes sent the wing pieces so it’s not going to be finished today. 

Drew and Erin have the most beautiful blooming roses in the front of their house. Drew says he does very little maintenance and they just keep blooming. 

Today is Shan and Carl’s 12th anniversary. Here’s how they celebrated:  takeout, champagne and Arlo. What could be more wonderful. 

May 4 - Rainy and cold

Today was rainy most of the day. No one wanted to go out. Made a pot of chili and cornbread to take to Shan and Carl’s. The rain didn’t stop Carl. He went on a run with Terry but the rest of us just stayed in and talked to Arlo. He had his lumberjack suit on today. Its soft fleece and cozy, just right for a nap. 

John sent pictures of the tulips at our place. He said it’s been raining there for 7 days. 

The yellow and red tulips are the ones Linda and I brought back from Holland. 

Drew, Bill and I made plans to travel to Idaho and Yellowstone in the middle of June. We were going to stop at Lassen National Park on the way north but they have had so much snow that were they aren’t even opening until June so we’re going to catch that on the way back.