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Tracey's Maiden Voyage-

Friday we finally took Tracey on her first camping trip.  Dan worked until noon and then we headed on our way.   Sam covered for Dan at work....  Happy Day

We decided for our first trip to stay pretty close to home {for two reasons- my knee and we are new at this camping trailer thing. =)

We have been slowly stocking Tracey with everything we thought we might need- so leaving on short notice wouldn't be hard { we are short notice kind of people} all we needed to do was to get food. 

Danny took care of everything...all I needed to do was hop in the truck....and I mean that literally =)

 

{wild crazy beach hair...sorry.}

 Us with smiles on our faces....we had a awesome smooth set up.   We had reserved site number 27 at Sunset State beach.....and were bummed when we got there and the ranger made a mistake and gave it to someone else.....she said she would go talk to them and have them move....but we didn't want  the other people to have to go through that.....she then said go pick out any site we wanted.....so, that's what we did.  

We were super happy she had given our site away....the one we picked was awesome!  {thank-you ranger lady for making a mistake.}

The best one in camp.   Number 19 is going in our "Tracey Romantic camp book"  {which is a whole other post....For Valentines day I bought a vintage leather book with  vintage papers in it....{ it looks like it came  from Indiana Jones movie} Every time we go camping I plan to make a scrapbook page about it and it will go in our Romantic camp book- more on that later.  =)

The set up- Awesome!  I decided that Tracey...being the cute lady that she is...needed to have a couple banners so... everyone that saw her would know how much she is loved. =}

Inside Tracey- {We call  her Tracey because we liked that name better than the one her birth mom gave her- Tracer.  =)

One Queen size bed- Private bath with walk in large shower.  The dinning area makes into another queen size bed...good for when we take the Grand-kids.

{my only complaint about Tracey....and it is not her fault....but really guys...brown, tan & blue with wallpaper are the only options you give people to pick from.... and truly are swirls, dolphins and tigers the only things you can think of to put on the outside?  ..I have tons of ideas for you...call me =)

I think that is why so many people love vintage trailers....at least they have character....if we find we like camping this way....our next baby will be an airstream...please don't tell Tracey}

Our Camp Site-

After everything was set up- we walked the short distance to the beach- sat there for a few hours- talking and waiting for the sun to go down.

 

Beautiful evening together.

Just before we left Danny called Steve and told him what we were doing and said...Hey, if you want come on down and spend the evening with us.....Steve decided to "Tent" it.  {Sandi was at work and didn't know what was going on....sorry Sandi.}   They showed up around 9pm.....and we had a wonderful evening together.

Stayed up until 2am talking and eating pink bunny rabbit smores.

Time for bed....Everything went well with  Tracey...but we couldn't figure out how to get the heater to work....so, it was a little cold.....I thought, man If I'm Cold Sandi and Steve must be freezing!  They said they did fine....I think they were just being nice.  First thing in the morning Danny got the heater to work- so Sandi and I stayed in Tracey while the guys made breakfast for us.

Also that morning, Sandi and I took a short walk up the hill to watch the ocean and the new morning light.

After the guys finished up breakfast - we headed out for a short, slow walk- thanks to my knee...but I'm doing great- I never thought I would recover this fast.  {Still tender but hey, I can walk.}

It was a beautiful morning { we had to be out of our camp site by noon} the weather was fabulous mid 70's ....

We spent the rest of the day checking out future camp sites and exploring.

I would have to say that Tracey's maiden Voyage was fabulous.

Happy Day

Even though we don't live here....we come to this area enough for me to call it home.

linking up with designmom today for her new series- Love the place you live.

Also linking this up with Shannon's  "Lets go on a date"

 

Be the Warmth-

I need to remember-

LOOK for my motives before I speak. Do I mention someone because I care about them, or do I put them down to make myself look better?

REALIZE that I am not perfect either. Think about the things that someone could dig up on me if they wanted to. Wouldn’t I rather leave them buried?

Need to remember the one keeping quiet about the tale is probably the one I should believe…not the one spreading the tale.

Remember to be the warmth- By not gossiping, I can create a warm shelter where those who know me realize they can come and freely discuss any problems they are having without fear that things will be inappropriately discussed or repeated.

Remember- The big thing about telling derogatory things about people is that in doing so we counteract the ability of others to forgive those people.

Remember how it feels/hurts  to find out others are spreading  gossip about me.

Just Remember.....goal 2012

 

 

Cottage Garden....No Cabbage-

The broccoli is picked- but the cabbage.....where is the cabbage?  Beautiful leaf....but no cabbage.  Why does that happen, I would like to know.  Help?

Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, 
and the soil and sky as canvas.
quote / saying by Elizabeth Murray

At least my succulent garden is growing.

Side note-  My surgery went well last Friday- big bandage off, my knee is still swollen and tender but doing good....and even walking without pain.....I'm doing so mush better than before surgery  Next week the stitches come out.....then watch out garden here I come. 

 

4 Happy Things

1. Hugs and Kisses from Nicholas and Ellie

2. Love note and art from Anna.

3. Treasure from a Friend- Thanks Doris- I plan to do something fun with this real soon.

4. Spring Event Sorbet fabric everywhere. 

 

To me Happiness is about stringing all the little things together and then taking those little things and making a banner that lives forever in my heart.

 

Happy Day

 

 

 

Up to my Elbows-

Yes, I'm up to my elbows- but all is well. 

Just getting ready for the Spring Event.

What are you up to for Valentines Day?  I'm sewing, picking up a cute vintage table- thanks to a friend, Stanford then dinner with Danny.  {We saw the Vow yesterday- it was sweet.}

Happy Valentines day.

 

 

The Season of Friendship lasts forever.....Visiting Teaching

Yesterday I stop by the Crows-landing Church to see what Sandi was up to....{Plus she wanted to borrow a couple of my primary banners.....we like to share =)  She had made the cutest ever heart banners.

Anyways, she had the place looking adorable.....take a look at the room.

This was done for their Visiting Teaching meeting- Love their theme.

Pictures-

1.  Invitation given to each of the sisters
2. Heart tree with the names of all the sisters in the ward- I believe at one point in the meeting they had each sister come up and take her name- and in the end they could see who was missing.  I think they talked about the women being the heart and soul of Relief Society.
3. The tables were adorable- they had a lite dinner before the classes.  

Sandi also had some cute heart sleeves for the women to take- fill with a cookie and give to those whom they Visit Teach.

 

Just thought I would share Sandi's "awesomeness".....seeing as she doesn't have a blog.  =)

Plus I know how we like to get new ideas- 

Happy Day

 

Vintage Spring Sorbet-

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From the Redwoods to the Beach....Date

Spectacular day- in the middle of the awe-inspiring ancient coast redwoods close to 300 feet tall and 50 feet in circumference.  Our date started with a drive to Big Basin Redwoods- in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  This place has spectacular views - we started with a picnic and then on to a short walk in the Redwoods. {because of my wimpy knee.....but next time we are planning on the sky line coastal hike....after surgery and when my knee is better.}

Here's a little look at our picnic in the Redwoods-

We loved all the beautiful colors- and the weather was perfect; slightly chilly with the sun shining  but no wind.

So many hikes to pick from- from spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, lush waterfalls, and fascinating natural wonders.

We choose to take the easy hike- like I said, because of my knee- sorry guys.

-Sharing the beauty of our hike-

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed.

--Albert Einstein

After our hike we decided to check out the camp sites-

Lots of beautiful camping places for RV's - camp tents and camp cabins.

“Curiosity is an important trait of a genius" - Albert Einstein

Just checking out the camp cabins- not bad, kind of cute- each with it's very own wood burning stove.

Time to head to our next destination- the Beach......stopped at a local Diary Freeze- so Steve could reminisce - His Father owned one when he was a child.....we shared milk shakes and watched all the bikers head up the tail- even talked to one guy who had biked 90 miles that day- Wow!

-The Beach-

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. --Ralph Waldo Emerson

We walked the boardwalk then the beach.

Watching the day come to an end- soft, calm and lovely.

"I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes."--e.e. cummings

 

I agree- Happy Day.

linking this post up with Shannon's date  link up. 

Cottage Details I love-

Today I thought It would be fun to document some the details of our 1920's cottage.

1. Love this little green vintage bath- Even the green and black tile in all its glory.
2. The arches leading to the shower and the original 1920's hot and cold bath hardware.

1. Vintage telephone nook
2. Original vintage toothbrush holder- that is hidden in the wall.
3. Glass knobs
4. Arched doorways
5. Wood stairs...hidden away from the living area.
6. Original hardwood floors with inlay.

I love all the original lighting left in the home- This is one of five original lights left.

The windows are amazing in the cottage- all original glass; when the sunshine hits them just right little rainbows and light prisms are all over the place.

I love all the little nooks and  hutch build ins.

A walk in closet completely lined with cedar top to bottom. There is also two walk in closets at the entry...one was used as a place  to store all those gorgeous hats in their lovely boxes.  Now it is just used as a storage room- I like the closets original use best.  =)

Love all the windows; the cove ceiling with original lath and plaster in perfect shape after all these years..... I wish I knew the month she was build...then we could have a little party for her.  =)

She looks fabulous for a 92 year old.

More Cottage

Have a wonderful day.

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Happy Happy 9th  Birthday Payton!  Love you tons!

 

 

 

 

 

Date Night-

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Happy Day