Week 27

Continuing on with my birthday celebration. CynCyn spent the whole week with us. She got to see some friends, visit the boys' offices, spend quality time with the 4T's, go out to brunch, lunch, multiple dinners, day trip around the bay, wine tasting, and binge-watch Ted Lasso. We all enjoyed her visit and miss her already. 

It was the best birthday week ever!

Good morning Hubs and Dr. CynCyn.

Time to pack up camp and go home.

Putah Creek from our campsite

Monticello Dam, Napa CA

Wild blackberries that I won't touch because they grow with poison oak.

Aunty and Niece

Aunty and Nephew

Checking out the neighborhood Little Free Library.

Carpaccio appetizer at Luna.

Snuggles

 

Sather Tower from the parking lot of the Greek Theater.

San Francisco Bay Area from Grizzly Peak.

Our view of the San Francisco skyline while wine tasting in Alameda.

352/365

 

Today...

I have a date with Logan. I'm picking him up from preschool so we can have dinner together and a sleep-over. So, I'm getting all the things done before. 

The sky is so beautiful today. I had to take a drive to capture this. The hill I go to is in a cemetery, and it's usually not busy, but today, to my surprise, it was. At least three services were happening, and I was moved to tears. It puts things into perspective with all that is going on. A reminder to tell your family and friends that you love them every chance you get. 

334/365

Today...

We drove out to check out a new kayak launch. It's almost perfect. We don't even have to get wet to get in and out of our kayaks, but we have to transport them from the parking lot to the launch, 1000 feet. We decided we could handle it and hope to get out there next weekend. 

We walked around the marshland on a new trail and saw Song Sparrows, Mocking birds, hummingbirds, Say's Phoebes, Northern Harriers, ducks, geese, gulls, vultures, Goldfinches, and very few people. 

No wind, water like glass...the weather was perfect. 

 

263/365

Today...

Saturday.

Sunshine and clear skies.

Had to take my CynCyn to the airport this morning. I miss her already.

I took a detour on my way home. 

Did some photo scouting on Treasure Island. 

Today is Bri's 30th birthday.

Spent several hours just kicking back. 

Listened to my editing playlist while working on photos.

Chicken Fajitas for dinner.

Reading. 

252/365

Today...

Finally starting to cool off.

A morning walk with CynCyn.

Catching up with the neighbors.

Making breakfast for me and CynCyn.

Editing photos.

CynCyn making lunch for us.

Watching 'Rocketman.'

Jesse calling to let us know Bri is going to be induced tomorrow!

Tacos and cocktails for dinner.

An after-dinner walk.

236/365

Today...

Almost a clear sky this morning. AQI 40

A MUCH needed walk. It was so quiet and peaceful.

Seeing little, early signs of Fall!

Chatting with the neighbors.

Making brunch for me and Mike.

Reading Click magazine. Getting inspired every single time.

Getting lost in my photos.

Laundry done.

Marinara sauce with ground pork, spaghetti squash, and broccoli for dinner.

Seeing some blue sky among the clouds and smoke. 

 

233/365

Today...

Waking up in my own bed, in my own home.

Getting the news that Brian and Julie's and Father's houses survived through the night.

Wishing my Julie a Happy Birthday.

Talking to my Sister.

Medical benefits.

A little bit cooler weather.

Air conditioning, to keep the wildfire smoke out.

Got to talk to my Melissa AND my Dr. CynCyn.

Sandwiches for dinner.

Watching the DNC with Mike. 

The air quality improving some this evening.

215/365

Today...

Kayaking San Pablo Reservoir with Mike.

Watching the Terns, Cormorants, Pelicans, some Tukeys, and a Bald Eagle.

A much needed afternoon nap

Reading 'Life will be the death of me' by Chelsea Hander

My Dr. CynCyn called me.

Editing photos

Marinara sauce with ground pork over zucchini, Caesar salad, and a glass of wine for dinner.

207/365

Today...

Quiet morning.

Coffee and breakfast while watching the sunrise up over the trees at the creek.

Starting to put things back where they were, opening up some space around here.

Helping Jesse and Bri with their move.

Bri and I got their kitchen set up.

Watching Jesse mow his own lawns with his new mower.

Enjoying hanging out in their little house and the vibe of the neighborhood.

Bri's cousin showing up with lunch for everyone.

Meeting a few of their neighbors.

Appreciating the time I had them here with us and now, the quiet space. 

Listening to my Editing playlist while working on photos. 

Practicing my brush lettering.

A cocktail, kettle chips, and chocolate chips. Not together but, yeah, off the Keto wagon today.

203/365

Today...

Partly cloudy Sky!!

My sister calling to check-in.

Playing Chutes and Ladders with Logan in his tent/cave.

Finishing our puzzle.

Called and talked to my friend Joyce for over an hour and a half, while...

Sitting on the top of a hill looking over the valley.

Getting my grocery shopping done.

Received masks I ordered with my pictures on them. They turned out great.

Reading books, eating chocolate, and coloring with Logan.

Editing photos while listening to Keith Urban and Dierks Bentley

BBQ shredded chicken with coleslaw and fresh pineapple for dinner. Made by Bri.

Reading 'The White Queen' by Philippa Gregory

185/365

Today...

is my birthday.

Husband, Jesse, Bri, Logan, and I went to Lake Berryessa.

Got there at 8 am, before all the people.

It was beautiful and so peaceful.

We brought donuts, breakfast burritos, stuff to make lunch, a standup paddleboard, and a kayak.

We all had fun taking turns on the toys and we all got sunburned.

Left for home by 2 pm - it was getting crowded.

I talked to my girls and my sister, we ordered Sushi for dinner and had Apricot Cobbler with vanilla ice cream for dessert.

I got a whole bunch of birthday cards, a Yetti Rambler, and a UE Blast speaker.

We are all spent and ready for a good nights sleep.

I feel so loved and so grateful for my family.

Soooo, tired.

101/365

Today...
Getting out of the house for an essential errand.
Feeling better after I took this photo that captured my mood.
Partly cloudy sky!
And another 100% on a quiz.
Surprised at how much I'm enjoying this online course.
Brushing up on skills for work I thought I would never want to do again.
A bike ride with Hubs before dinner.
Breakfast for dinner.

Feeling fenced in

89/365

Today...
Rain.
Taking the long, long way home from Petco.
The gorgeous green hills. And those awesome clouds.
An afternoon nap.
And then a walk.
Getting to see Jesse again today. Sent him home with a gift for Logan.
Pizza for dinner and cocktails.

Spring rain in the hills

66/365

Today...
Beautiful cloudy skies are my favorite.
Sushi lunch with hubs.
Talking to my sister.
Kids visiting.
Getting some exciting news.

Diane Tibbetts Photography

50/365

Today...
That amazing Arizona sky on the way to the airport
A smooth flight on the second leg of our trip
Meeting my CynCyn at the airport
Road trippin, again
Cocktails and free tacos
Hanging out with Hub’s favorite Uncle

49/365

Today...
Birdwatching with Hubs
Getting to spend a little time with my sister
A before dinner walk
Grilled steak by my BIL for dinner
The hospitality of my Sister and BIL even with all they had going on.

46/365

Today...
Brunch made by Mom
Catching up with Mom
Taking a walk with Hubs
Looking through photo albums
Hubs holding down the fort
‘Ladies Night’ with Mom and her awesome friends

32/365

Today...
Up early
A trip to a Reserve
Foggy bird watching
Then sunshine!
Seeing so many amazing birds
Dinner out with our neighbor

www.dianetibbetts.com

23/365

Today...
Moody, cloudy skies
A mani/pedi
Grocery shopping between lunchtime and when the schools get out
An afternoon walk with my Hubby
Bird watching
Making a new recipe for dinner

Diane Tibbetts Photography

20/365

Today...
Waking up early
Getting stuff done
Planning, planning, planning
Hearing from my boy this afternoon
Heaters and a nice warm fireplace
Gray sky all day and then this happened...

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