Exploring Sonora and the Farm

Charlotte grew up in a little mountain town in the Sierra Nevada’s called Sonora.  It was such a cute little town and was surrounded but the most beautiful forest.  Charlotte’s Mom gave us a huge warm welcome (and made us delicious food). We also went out to her Uncle Carl and Aunt Nancy’s house; it was one of the most beautiful drives and ended at their 18 archer farm.  Carl built the house and he showed me his built in movie theater and Nancy’s sewing room (my dream of perfect organization).  Their daughter Katie and her husband, Larry, work the land and have a fully functional organic farm.  They also have chickens and goats (for milk).  It was fun to see the animals and try to touch them.  Their two year old son, Avery, had no problem with the animals and would walk up to the chickens and pick them up by their tails.  I thought it was so funny and I wish I were that brave as a 2 year old.  We spent the evening at a farmers market with Katie- it was so wonderful and everyone in these small mountain towns are so friendly.

We also got to see Charlotte’s good friend (and best friends Mom), Sister Price.  She showed us around her store and then we got to see her at Institute.  It was so much fun to see where Charlotte grew up and meet her family. They are all AMAZING!

PICTURES TO COME!

Historical National Park: Columbia, CA

The Sierra Nevada’s are well known as being the hub of the California Gold Rush/ 49er’s. A town about 5 minutes from Charlotte’s house is where the park for this huge American movement is celebrated.  The entire town is set as if it is 1949. The buildings are old and if you look through the windows the shops are all set up like they would during the Gold Rush.  There was an old fire truck, a ‘dentist’ office, grocery store, a blacksmith and candle maker. The people that worked at the park were all dressed in period clothing and it was fun to talk with them.  It was on a beautiful mountain side (with mined in rocks) and gorgeous woods.  It was so much fun to look around and see this great American history.

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Gift of Life and Breath/ Wyatt's Birthday

This was our second year running this race (5k) and we both got better times then last time. Ben ran alone and he ran fast ending at 28 minutes.  I ran with Mylie and we ended at 43 minutes (?). She was great and really kept me going.  It was so much fun and fun to do things with Mat’s family.  

Afterwards we went to a grad party for two of Ben’s scouts and a baby shower for one of our good friends. THEN we headed to Longmont for Wyatt’s 2^nd Birthday party.  The Birthday party was so much fun- to be with the whole family and the Wilson’s.  It was so cute watching Wyatt (with Alice’s energetic help) open presents- he is talking more and it’s fun to see his personality coming out!!

Roasting at the firepit.

Wyatt didn't really care about anything but his cars.

Sean with a GIANT roasted marshmellow.

(Sorry I didn't get to posting this before I left for my trip...)