Welcome back and happy Thursday! What a week last week was which is why I'm running late this week but it's all good. This is the mad dash and final week before Christmas, but before we could really focus on that we had an important trip to take up north celebrating our new college graduate as you will see below.
Here's a look at how last week played out:
Day 345- Monday, 12/11/23
'Tis the season for fresh lemons and we are so lucky our fence-line neighbors have a good tree that grows over onto our side. The lemons are absolutely beautiful this year and so fragrant which is great because last year they had a bummer crop.
Day 346- Tuesday, 12/12/23
The boys will be home for winter break this week so I'm prepping for their return. Time to catch up on those advent calendars.
Day 347- Wednesday, 12/13/23
The weather has been so nice and sunny lately. Today at work it was beautiful out and perfect for a walk to pick up some mis-delivered samples. This happens a lot during the holiday season when FedEx and UPS are overwhelmed with more than usual packages. After work and after John's PT we headed to the airport to pick up Brandon who is home for the holidays and then went out to dinner. It's great to have him back.
Day 348- Thursday, 12/14/23
He only got 1 sleep in his own bed before we hit the road and made our way north to the lost coast for a few days. We were delighted to see this view of Trinidad Bay at our rental when we arrived and the boys were even more delighted that the place came with a ping-pong table. They are so competitive but in a fun way and I am happy that Tyler and Lupe could make the trip as well. We have everyone here to cheer Justin on tomorrow.
Congratulations Justin! Today was Fall Commencement at Cal Poly Humboldt and it was a perfect day with a nice low-key ceremony for the graduates. There were 3 groups graduating today and his didn't start until 3:30 pm so we had a nice mellow morning making brunch at the rental. After the big event we went out to a Triple D restaurant called Brick & Fire in near by Eureka for dinner to celebrate.
Day 350- Saturday, 12/16/23
We have one last day up here to enjoy. Justin came over so we could all go out to breakfast at a great place near the rental where we saw these amazing sun rays burst up above one of the ocean rocks. Then Tyler and Lupe had to head back home and Justin had to help prep for a holiday party with friends. After chilling for a bit the rest of us decided to hit a Humboldt favorite for a yummy late lunch. To end the day and to work off all the great food we've been eating I went out on a walk around where we were staying to take in more ocean views. This is the calm before the storm. The weather here has been amazing perfect for December but tomorrow a huge system moves in bringing one of those atmospheric rivers.
Day 351- Sunday, 12/17/23
Today we loaded Justin up and hit the road spending all day driving home in the rain--so much rain--but it was and always is a beautiful drive that I don't usually experience in the rain. Even though it was a great trip we are also happy to be home with all our boys.
That's it for now! Back to Christmas prep with less than a week to go. Yikes!!
I hope everyone has a great holiday and is also surrounded by family and friends to help celebrate.
Congrats, Justin!!!
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