Super Rachel Zana's Spot

On the list for last minute excursions before the start of school was a trip to the playground at Bayfront Park.  I was actually surprised that the kidlets really wanted to go to this playground; it was an idea they had all on their own.  It’s a terrific playground, but…

You might recall that we spent our first day of summer vacation at Amity Creek.  In the early part of the summer we went to this magnificent spot a couple of different times, but we haven’t been back for weeks.  When I asked the kidlets which things they would like to…

Early this week we headed just a bit north to Split Rock.  We’ve been to the lighthouse several times (although not for quite a few years) and we have kayaked quite a few times from Pebble Beach to the base of the lighthouse, because it’s one of my favorite places…

We almost didn’t go, but I’m so glad we did!  Tree climbing, wild flowers, walking sticks, a super fast, short hike, a beautiful sunset:  It’s what all late summer evenings strive to be.  

If I want to get a lot of work done, I really need to put on a pair of pajamas.  I know that most people feel they are more productive when they dress for success, but it simply isn’t the case for me.  If I have a lot of work…

Perhaps, like me, you are a little stressed out, maybe even a bit grumpy (or a lot grumpy) about the end of summer and the preparations for fall and its relentless schedule.  Maybe these flowers will cheer you up?  I loved seeing them in person, and just editing them on…

We were home just 1 day after the cabin, and then left the next day to go camping with friends and neighbors.  This year we headed up the North Shore to Cascade River State Park.  Some of us arrived on Wednesday, some on Thursday, and we all stayed until Saturday.…

He was NOT a fan of my camera!  In fact, every time he saw me with my camera he turned his back to me and screamed.  It  was so funny I had to take some extra pictures of him just to amuse myself.   I’m starting to wonder how many…