Here we are at the beach with Ryan. Ryan came down
from Canada to visit for a couple days. We had a good time
getting to know one another a little bit more than over email
and we had some adventures. One of them being the beach!
That was one of my favorites.
Ryan standing under the segals. I was concerned we were
going to get pooped on but Ryan informed me it was good
luck. :) There were hardly any people there that day, but
tons of birds!
We tried to find some interesting rocks and shells. And we
got drenched doing so! Brrr that water was cold.
Little me in this picture standing next to the greatness and
vastness of the ocean, with a beautiful sunset coming through.
Simply beautiful.

A couple pictures of Laura and I from Tennessee. Good
memories!

My grandfather at Thanksgiving time. A wonderful man
who helped raise me when I was little. So good to see him.
Here's the Thanksgiving crew. My uncle Phil, Aunt Paula,
my mom, grandfather, and cousin Joy. And what a Joy she
is. We had some good times and an challenging game of pictionary
with JOy and Aunt Paula. Joy was too quick on the draw!
A mom and daughter shot. It was great to see family on
Thanksgiving.

Out on the town in Nashville. A little dinner and some
good music.
Yeah! Big Ideas. Neil's place of work.
I got to meet all the employees. :)
Random dinner shots. I think I'm a pirate here. Rrrrrr.
A little wine with dinner? No not tonight. These are the
rest of my pictures of Nashville. What a great time with
Laura and Neil. Looking forward to coming back!

Laura and I set out for an adventure! Our first stop was
the Grand Ol Opry Hotel. What a beautiful site!! But first
We had to stop and take a picture with the bus from Canada
just for Ryan! Top of the morning to ya Ryan. Can't wait to have
you out here in California!
A little guitar playing........yee ha!
The Gardens were beautiful!!!!!
Good to hang out with Laura....the best part!
One of my favorites......well more pictures to follow......
Keep tuned....................

The Sand Dollar

One of my favorite memories growing up, was when we would look for sand dollars along the ocean's water. Finding one was like finding a treasure. I am reminded of that as I get to visit and old friend of mine that lives in Tennessee! A true treasure of a friend I haven't seen in some time. So today, the first item on the list was to get lost in downtown Nashville. I've never seen Nashville, but I didn't know I would get to see it coming from so many directions. Laura and I get lost again! It's a tradition, starting all the way back in high school! Tonight it's a dinner at home and some good conversation. I'll keep you posted!