Ocean Life

Mom and I walked along the beach today and took in the sights. The eagles were playing and chattering overhead and the clouds were pink from sunlight. It was beautiful. But I am always amazed at how little actual sea life we see. We see more mammals than fish. But today we caught a few glimpses. We found a star fish on the water's edge which we examined then tossed back in. We also found a grouping of small but gorgeous anemones. Like the picture below, they have bright green (almost neon) arms that sway in the water. Fascinating to watch. I still have my eye open for whales.

Whale Sighting

One of these days, we are going to be at the right place at the right time. A few months ago we arrived at the cove below our house just seconds after a pod of Orcas were playing off shore. And yesterday, a neighbor told us he watched a grey whale frolicking in the cove for an hour only 30 feet from shore. Boy, wouldn't that be a sight!

Snow and Rain!

Mom and I got up early today to work at the church. We joined a number of members in spreading bark among the planters around the building. What set this work project apart was that the temp was freezing and it was pouring rain. After a couple of hours we were soaked. But spirits were high and we had a lot of fun. I was impressed to see men in their 70's out shoveling with the rest of us.


On the way home, we found the roads covered in snow and our house bedecked in white. It was beautiful. We just wish the kidos could have been here to see it. Some familes were out making snowmen. Amara and Ethan would have had a blast.




To our surprise, the weather cleared in the afternoon and the snow melted. Mom and I went down to the cove and looked for rocks. We also watched the runoff pour over the side of the hill and make its way to the ocean.

Wedding Plans

Last week Mom and I were in Davis. We had a chance to meet Jonathan's parents for the first time. We had been looking forward to that for a long time, so it was great meeting them. What nice people! Anna is as fortunate in her future in-laws as she is in her future husband.

While we visited with Joe, Kristina and the kids came to visit. That's always a highlight. Amara wanted to get a new dress for the wedding, so Grandma took her shopping and this is what they found. Amara loved twirling in this had-to-be-pink dress. She looks like a princess, doesn't she? Adorable!