Apple Hill

This Saturday involved a lovely trip to Apple Hill. I'm still not sure I've realized yet that it is Fall, but it feels a little closer.

Apple doughnuts and fresh apple juice. 

Balcony

I have been anxiously awaiting the onset of cooler weather, when it would be pleasant to sit outside on my balcony. Finally I found the perfect chairs. $16 each. I love them.

It is daily growing darker at early hours, but I've still managed to get quite a bit of reading done outside. 

Sea Ranch

A few weeks ago I was desperately wanting to get away. Funny, since I really had just recently gotten back. I took up an offer to go with some friends to Sea Ranch. S's parents were renting a house there with some friends. We took a 4 mile walk along the coast to reach our destination - where they fed us generously.

It was beautiful. I wanted a deck, and a chair, and a book.

I know between holidays and vacation I have over a month off every year, but it would be so lovely to rent a place by the ocean and camp out for a month straight.

Who is that??

J, the babes and I are in the car. We've just returned to Sac from a lengthy drive where the babes were given books to keep them occupied.

As I reach in to remove Q from the vehicle I see she is looking intently at a photo. I believe she might have even been babbling at it. When I gain possession of the photo all I can think is who are these people, and how in the world did she come into possession of this family relic. 

I hand the photo to J, who bursts out laughing. We contemplate for a moment and then realize - the book. Weeks before the Svozil's had housed small mountains of books for donation to Kaiser, of course, being the book hoarders we are everyone had gleaned the piles before they were sent off. I am sure the individuals in this photo were very disappointed when it went missing, it's so flattering. The hair, the facial expressions. Great moment. Thanks Q!