This morning Ron headed down to Santa Barbara with Jack.
I watched them drive out of the parking lot and I went back to the ranch! This is the longest stretch that we are apart-- a full 7 days-- but at least we can Skype and talk on the phone.
We had a quiet morning at home, but after nap we went to see Jammy's friends.
Michelina loves Miss Libs-- especially when she says cute things to her like, "We are both wearing skirts."
Libi intercepted the sing-a-long and made it her own little dance-a-long.
Ona Mae was very happy to see Libs too! She's still my favorite!
Not only is Libs good for entertainment, but she also can be put to work.
As a compromise for not swimming today we blew bubbles.
We got some new bubbles and some new bubble wands which were really grand!
Jammy got some great photos of Libs...
and all the fun she had on the front patio.
Another consolation for not swimming was an extra long tubby!
Jammy and Granpa have really fun tubby toys.
I'm happy to report that Libs still has extra long eye lashes!
This morning we made our way over to Micke Grove Zoo.
The lorikeets are back this summer and we were all very excited to see them. (There's that darn middle finger again!)
Ron was the first to feed them and BOY were they hungry!!!
They are such gorgeous birds!
Ron at one point had over ten of them on his body... quite the Pied Piper of Lorikeets!
When it was Libi's turn things didn't go so well. I handed her the cup, took one step back to get a picture and when the birds landed she freaked out!!! I love this action shot of her screaming and dropping her nectar on the floor.
After this photo was taken Libi spent the rest of our time in the lorikeet tent attached to my leg.
Hobbling around the tent I was able to get some good shots of the birds.
Ron gave me my nectar and took a few photos-- you can see Libi stuck on my leg!
I had a few on my head-- one that was particularly fond of my scrunchy.
I had one on each shoulder, two on my head, and three on my arm-- love those lorikeets!
Libi's wing span is growing every time we visit the zoo.
When we got to the tortoises Libi named all of them-- you can see their names on the photo above.
Micke's grove isn't too big and it doesn't change-- we have about a dozen pictures on this tortoise.
The lighting today was especially good so I was able to get some nice shots of Liliana.
This light makes her look so angelic.... which she was today at the zoo.
In the moat around the lemurs there are turtles and a frog or two.
There are also geckos which love to sit on the glass.
The snow leopard was out-- and look at those teeth!!!
Even though it's not a wild animal--we did see some darling ducklings!
In the afternoon Ron went with Dad to the Men's Group at the community. They had fun drinking beer and eating popcorn with the boys.
It's Friday night so that means burgers at Bob's on the Marina. Libi sat at the counter with the staff watching Guy cook. She felt like such a big shot sitting there with the teenagers.
Libi had a hot dog there for the first time-- she appeared to enjoy it!
After dinner it was the traditional walk on the pier...
today there were lots of boats ready to celebrate the 4th! Hopefully we will be back to see Guy again soon!
We are getting in the spirit of the 4th here already. Libi wore her Target sunglasses for the first time today-- "Very style!" as she says!
Libi has commandeered my stuffed Figment and she now carries it everywhere she goes! It is going to be a long 6 months before we get to Walt Disney World!
We tried to stop at Jammy's work, but she was busy so Libi and I killed time at the Walmart while Ron did some not-so-fun errands.
Buzz Lightyear greeted us as we entered so we had to ride him before we left.
Libi showed Figment to all of Jammy's friends at the community. Terry is one of her most favorite residents.
They have a new chef so we had to try it!
It was a complete turkey dinner which was yummy and beautiful. I didn't get any photos of the amazing banana bar dessert because we all ate ours too fast.
We went out back to check on the tomatoes Granpa helped a resident grow. Libi even got to eat one later.
All of the folks at the community love it when Libi comes. She holds their hands, talks to them, and gives them kisses.
There is also a new mascot for the community-- Josh the puppy. He is just about as cute as he can be-- sorry Tobee.
After nap-time it was time for a dip in the pool.
Libi is still doing really well with her swimming!
She's such a fish!
This trip we actually remembered to bring Libi's diving toys and she had a blast retrieving them.
Floating is still the only area she hasn't mastered-- just like Daddy :)
Granpa always takes such nice fresh-out-of-the-pool photos!
Love that focused look!
In the evening we got to escape for a late-night date!
We headed to Thunder Vally Casino which is about an hour away from Mom and Dad's.
It was super busy there as it was the opening weekend for their hotel/spa AND Lionel Ritchie was there in concert that night.
We had some trouble finding two penny machines together but when we did we had a lot of fun!!
We left after about an hour refreshed and with the same amount of money we came in with (less the milkshakes we bought.) Not too shabby!!!
Date: July 1, 2010
Outside my window: The smoky valley of Stockton
I am wearing: Comfy new Capri’s—I live in them these days!
I am going: To visit Mom’s community and go swimming.
I am hoping: To make it to a scrapbook store or two, now that my self-imposed ban on buying is over!
I am creating:I will begin Libi’s autograph/photo book for WDW this week!
I am hearing: Lots of giggles since we are with Jammy and Granpa.
I am watching: Fishing, junking, and news shows—you can tell we are in Stockton.
I am loving: Taking a little time away from the house.
On my mind: Ron being gone for a week.It is always hard when we are apart that long.
Pondering these words: Car seat discussions—always a bad thing!
From the kitchen: We tried Mom’s new cook at work for lunch (turkey with all the fixings) and Dad made tri-tip and corn for dinner.Both very yummy!
Around the house: Libi is doing more pretend here this time.She is building little houses, creating imaginary cars and calling Elmo her husband.
One of my favorite/least favorite things:Mom and Dad’s guest bed!!!
