Family Reunion

Well, Nancy and Bob and Debi came for a long weekend. It was so fun! We laughed a lot and talked a lot (and loudly) and ate well.

We spent a day going to, in and around, and returning from the City (San Francisco). There is so much to see and one day just hits the high spots. However, we were blessed with a clear sky, 75 degrees and moderate traffic. Just as we went over the Golden Gate the fog rolled into the Bay and made the bridge and city look like they were high in the clouds. We got some wonderful pictures and then the fog dissipated. The rest of the pictures were so clear you would really wonder if it was San Francisco.

For dinner we ate seafood on the water at Half Moon Bay. Afterward we went to the marina and watched a seal family teach their baby to catch fish. It was fascinating!

Bob has taken up photography and he got over 300 pictures a day of everything there was around. Sometimes it's hard to remember the beauty specifically but not with his pictures around!

We took another day and went to Yosemite National Park. The waterfalls aren't running right now because the rivers are so dry. They will start up again in late October. We may go back and hike up to the top of Yosemite Falls. Dave and I will probably have to do some conditioning to be in shape. Carrying around all this weight does not get you in shape!

Their last day here we went to Knight's Ferry where there is the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi. The river there is so clear and it has big boulders to climb on or just admire. Western beauty is so unique! We had lots of fun seeing it with Debi. She thought California was all like LA--full of houses, people and office buildings. The orchards, rivers and rolling hills left her speechless with wonder. I loved being able to share it with them.

G-Mom went with us to Yosemite but was very uneasy the whole time we were gone. Another aspect of her disease came to light--when she is away from "home", she feels vulnerable and unsafe. That was good to find out. Although she doesn't like being alone, at least she is not as fearful when she is at home.

Well, I hope you enjoy the pictures and the summary of our weekend. The enjoyment that comes from being with family cannot be explained. Episodes are funny that wouldn't be if by yourself; food tastes better when shared; and life seems to be fuller. That's what we experienced for 3 full days--life at it's best. It goes quickly but, if relished, can remain for a l-o-n-g time.