Ride with the Wind

We spend a lot of time being responsible. I know. There are some of you who will find this hard to believe, but it's true. 

Sometimes we need a break from it. That's just what we did this weekend. Took a one half-day break from it all. Got on the back of the motorcycle and rode with the wind. It was great. I highly recommend it.

Talk about irresponsible...posting a photo like this...no make-up and a do rag. Who does that?

Yes. We do wear helmets. Remember, we're responsible. ;)

Hot Fun in the Summertime...

I guess technically it's not summer yet, but it sure felt like it today. And what do you do when it's hot and sunny outside? You find a place to cool off. 

It's my daughter's birthday today. Truth is, though, that she's one of the greatest gifts in MY life...and it just keeps getting better. Not only do I get her and her cute hubby, but what about these two little monkeys that come with the package!?

Happy Bday, baby girl. You are the best daughter any mom could ever hope for! I love you.

Jumble-aha

The thing about going away is that it's always a jumble when you get back home. Unpacking, laundry, grocery shopping...and, of course, catching up with the blog. Not only my own, but everyone else's too. 

So, this is my catch-up...just a bunch of images from the quick trip to California without much explanation.

A few more scenes from the road. Some people think the desert is boring, but I love the vastness of the scenery.

Our passengers. 

Just needed a photo of these since I didn't eat any of them...my very favorite bakery where we bought a cake as a thank-you gift for my friend, Kathryn, who put us up (or put up with us) the night before the funeral.

The two grandpeops...and they ARE grand, indeed.

We took the little black boys to the dog park so they could run with the big dogs.

Meet Barkley...she took a liking to Albert....

but apparently, he doesn't like his girls so forward...

My daughter and her cute family..

A fun drive to the beach...

What little boy doesn't love the beach?

Some cool graffiti art...

Albert checking to see that everyone was OK after we got in an accident with a 16 year old boy who was driving too fast on a windy mountain road and came clear into our lane. Thankfully no-one was hurt...just some crunched fenders and scraped doors. He's one very lucky young man...it could have been a head-on and body bags involved. Hopefully he learned a good lesson from this one.

And, finally, the result of starting very early in the morning for the long drive home...