summer highlights

As I anticipate my favorite season, autumn-- the great relief from hot hot heat-- it's nice to look back at the best parts of warm weather:

(Disclaimer: I was without my compy for the entire summer, so most of my photos are on Dana's c. and not available to me right now... I guess this is just a highlight of the highlights.)










Miner's Foundry> NC> a brief reunion of old friends rarely seen










American River Parkway> Jack's first ride on the new mtn bike he saved up for months to buy











Lake Tahoe> a weekend getaway with the Mintuns









It's amazing how much I love this machine just because of the way it makes my husband and son feel.









Foresthill Divide> Jack out on his first singletrack ride with experienced and happy-to-teach cousins.









Foresthill Divide> So proud of his accomplishments and the bumps and bruises from the grueling ride.




Boat Party 2007> Andrea, Rich, Ski, Rochelle


Boat Party 2007> a fine place to relax


Boat Party 2007> gorgeousness & fun all in one


Boat Party 2007> Elias, Ski>> a little corn cob dancing is never a bad idea


Rough & Ready, CA> Fruit Jar Pickers!!!!!!!!!!! (Every Sunday morning from 10-12)


the Good's happy home> NC> Miguel, April, Jack, Bob, Rich> lots of this action this summer. best spot ever.


Lee & Ro's place> NC> oh wait, maybe THIS is the best spot ever. Good naps and pie baking!


Sunsmile Farms> GV> Andi, Ro, Peaches!


Sunsmile Farms> GV> Ski, April, Peaches!










Sunsmile Farms> GV> Jack, Peaches!> a popular destination this summer, for obvious reasons....










Lee & Ro's Place> NC> April, Ski> where peaches and blackberries become pies









Bear River> Hwy. 174> We couldn't get enough of this spot... right by Dana's studio, and never a soul there but us!











Carmel Valley, CA> Amelie!











Carmel Valley, CA> Jack, Dana, Amelie> wrasslin'










Carmel Valley, CA> Jack, Dana, William> dude day










Carmel Valley, CA> Ski, Jack, Dana, Amelie, William, Alicia> We like this cabin livin'!










Salinas, CA> Alicia's cousin Larry has a great cabin and amazing cars










Salinas, CA> Dana & Jack took the DeLorean for a spin. Yes, we'd like one, please.









The Good Place> NC> Rich, Ro, James, Andi, April> here we are again!











the Good place> NC> Lee, Dana, Miguel> men of leisure











Rough & Ready, CA> April, Jack, best dog ever> seriously!










Rough & Ready, CA> April & the nicest, most beautiful dog










Station to Station> GV> J tries out D's new g












Yuba River> NC> Jack, April> the last dip?









Home> Jack> homemade peach ice cream! also featuring figs from our tree, ready to get jammed!