Coastline Trip . . . Some more pics

All these pics are from our visit to the Redwoods, simply a beautiful place to visit.  

Looking forward to Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf this Saturday . . . I heard the food is fabulous out that way :O)

Motorcycle Road Trip

     So glad we returned safely from our motorcycle trip to Eureka, California returning home down the coastline.  Absolutely just too much fun and scary at the same time.  Going 70 to 80 miles an hour can be intimidating sometimes I would think.  I literally took a chance at 57 years old and thought I would try it, so glad I did.  Riding with Rex's bike club is all about the miles you put in, so I didn't get to do to much shopping, but definitely a lot of site seeing.  Total mileage for the road trip was 1475 miles and I have a sore booty to prove it.   The Redwoods were beautiful!  We would leave as early as 7:00 AM in the morning, bundling up and taking off in the fog, a little cold at times, but definitely worth it.  Drove over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.  Too foggy to even take a pic, too hard to see anything. Definitely was cold, I remember that.  Eating breakfast at Alice's Restaurant in Half Moon Bay was an experience to remember, so pretty up that way.  We ran into some rain coming through Santa Barbara, got a little wet but dried off coming through Ventura, got a little warm to say the least.  Hoping to post some more pics from Rex's camera soon.  Our next road trip will be on the 16th of this month, one day trip to Santa Barbara to visit Stearns Wharf.  Getting excited all over again . . . LOL!

That's me with a scarf over my face to protect it from the wind and sun.  Got a little warm at times but no sunburn and that's a good thing . . . in the Redwoods. Took this pic with my cell phone while riding up hill about 50 to 60 miles an hour, that was a challenge to say the least.

Having breakfast at Denny's with Jon and Joe.

                                           

Stopping for lunch, still a little foggy outside.

This was taken over Rex's shoulder, coming out of Half Moon Bay.

Back & Tired

Hey there!  We're are finally back from our road trip down the coast.  We had so much fun along with a  very sore backside from sitting on the motorcycle.  Looking forward to my next road trip to Santa Barbara on the 16th.  This will only be a one day trip, up and back.  Hoping to post some pics of the road trip real soon.  Rex and I spent the afternoon at Bolsa Chica Beach yesterday and had so much fun taking these pics below.

Turning 57 . . . Oh My!

Well it happened  . . . last Saturday was my 57th birthday . . . feeling a little bit "old" maybe . . . LOL! The day started out with my Mom and Dad (in their 70's and 80's) calling me and singing Happy Birthday to me over the phone, so very sweet.  Rex and I went out to lunch and to see the movie, "LUCY".  Good movie, we enjoyed it very much.

I received some beautiful gifts from Rex and my kids.  Brian was able to fly in from Wisconsin, Davey my oldest was not able to make it this time from Colorado (missed you baby).   We spent the evening all going out to dinner for chinese food at "Al Palace" in Costa Mesa and then returning back home for some cake.

Sort of a goofy pic above, I took this pic while Rex and I were riding the motorcycle, coming back from lunch the other day.  We are leaving for a bike trip up to San Francisco this coming week and will be returning with his bike club riding along the coastline, the views are sure to be beautiful.  Four days on the motorcycle, hoping I won't be too sore when I return.  Will be taking lots of pics for my next posting.


2014 has been a wonderful year for my kids and I.  Feeling very blessed . . . Thank you Jesus!

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

Couple of weeks ago, Rexy and I attended the Sawdust Art & Craft Festival in Laguna Beach.  Truly some beautiful creations by some very talented individuals.  We both enjoy creating things with our hands so this event is something we didn't want to miss, we were both excited to go to it.  The weather was perfect, as always in Laguna Beach.

While there, Rex suggested to me to pick something to remember our first visit to the Sawdust Festival together.  We found a beautiful piece of ceramic pottery designed and created by Winner.

My pics are from my cell phone, this piece is actually a pale yellow and beige shade.  Much prettier to actually see it.  Beautiful piece for sure.

The pic below has nothing to do with the Sawdust Festival . . . I just like the pic of Rexy helping in the kitchen (actually his kitchen) . . . LOL!

True Joy . . . Only God Can Give

I'm praising God for the joy in my life and also praying for understanding . . enjoy this beautiful gospel song called, "I Believe" by Jimmy Fortune, Dailey and Vincent, definitely a treat to listen to it.  Blessings!

Making A Difference with a Snickers Bar . . . happier days for sure :O)

As you all know my husband Dave passed away four years ago suddenly and very unexpected.  I grieved for a long time and finally decided that I was good and done missing what I had lost.  I took a chance and started going out again, slow at first.  My dearest friend, who is about fifteen to eighteen years  younger than me invited me over for dinner one evening.  She has recently reunited with her biological father Rex and thought it would be nice to have him over for dinner too.  That was about two years ago when I first met him and we chatted briefly.  Didn't really think anything about it.   He called last January 2014 and asked me out on a date.  That's how this all started.

Since I have met Rex, each month he has given me a "decorated" Snickers bar to celebrate the day we started going out together.  I have been given five of them for five months.  We have done so much in this short time . . . its seems like its been a lot longer and way too much fun.  Lots of laughter for sure.

Thought I would share some pics of those decorated candy bars . . . .

February . . . Red bow and flowers from his yard

March . . . Pics of himself back in the day  . . . sort of scary looking LOL!

April  . . . Gold bow and paper with greeting, looks like a cake upside down with three candles, doesn't it?

May . . . Four lighted candles, Rex video taped me opening my front door to this, it looked like a mini fire happening LOL!

June . . . Wired tied #5

This man is definitely touching my heart for sure . . . xo