Alaskan Cruise

 

Happy Birthday Elisabeth

 

~Happy Birthday~

Celebrating with Mom, Dad, and Sister

January 31st

Stayed the night at Lighthouse Suites in Pismo Beach

Birthday Dinner

Finished off the celebration with a trip to Disneyland

I am thankful for another year of blessings.  January 2021 started with a strong Covid surge through the hospital.  We nurses were worked very hard.  I thank God He kept His hand on me as I worked through that surge, getting exposed to the severest of cases.  By Summer of 2021, things relaxed and I was able to travel again (see previous posts).  Over the summer, we received a number of visits from family and friends from out of state.  By fall the most wonderful of things happened--I got a day position!  No more nights.  I am so happy and feel so alive!  January 2022 is already exciting as I round this next turn in my nursing career.  I continue my church involvement, playing the piano and teaching Sunday School.  It puts a smile on my face.  Long walks in the California sunshine and bike rides on cool mornings are still my hobbies.  And of course-- coffee with friends, cooking up new recipes, and shopping are so enjoyable.  I am happy to be in this season of life and remain determined to enjoy life to the fullest, with Christ at the center of all I do.  Thanks for reading and happy 2022!       

Cousin Time

 

Cousin Time

~July 2021~

Idaho State Capitol

First settlers in Idaho

Cousin Ryan and Family

Cousin Annie

Sisters

Bride and Groom

July 23, 2021 was a special day for my cousin Nate who married Alexa.  It was a beautiful outdoor wedding overlooking a canyon in Idaho.  It was pleasure to be there and celebrate with them.  I had a good time being with all my Weber side of the family.  We all stayed at the same hotel and enjoyed breakfast together each morning.  Alana and I toured downtown Boise by scooter.  We took the Greenbelt trail that ran between the Boise River and Boise State University and ended at the downtown area.  Well, at least that's where the trail ended for us.  We got lost and then our Lyme scooters ran out of power.  We didn't know that we could just leave them wherever they died so we dragged them back to their starting point in the intense summer heat.  That part of the day was really miserable.  We have an aunt and uncle on the Hurtt side of the family (Aunt Roberta and Uncle Bill) who live in Boise.  We arranged a visit with them.  Our scooter catastrophe may have delayed the visit somewhat.  They were very understanding and kind to us.  They saw to it that we loaded up with Idaho Spuds before going home.  Idaho trip was a success!  

Trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

 

~July 2021~

Trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

My dear friend Sarah met me at the airport and gave me a tour around her beautiful city

Iconic arch in the city's center square.  I managed to get a picture without any tourists in it. 

The Grand Teton

Gondola Ride

This was a quick trip to Wyoming en route to Idaho for a family wedding.  I had a blast catching up with Sarah, sharing stories and seeing her beautiful city.  I definitely plan to go back.   

Happy Birthday, Mom

 

~Happy Birthday, Mom~

July 2021

Trip To Disneyland

Disneyland closed for over a year.  Three months after it's reopening, we took a trip to Anaheim and celebrated Mom's birthday.  We were at the gate by 8 AM and stayed until midnight until the fireworks ended.  We rode our favorite rides and ate our favorite foods.  We ate dinner at the Blue Bayou Restaurant inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.  The crowds were thick and the lines were long but thankfully my sister Alana was able to figure out some tricks to get us on rides a little more quickly.  My mom's favorite ride is It's A Small World so of course we all gladly endured this ride with her for her birthday.  I would say my favorite ride is the Pirates of the Caribbean.  Alana was able to get us on the newest ride, Rise of the Resistance.  We enjoyed our time together.  We Californians are happy to see Disney up and running again!