After the long Covid-19 shut downs and stay at home orders for the last year, everyone was ready to enjoy a beach trip for spring vacation. The Gagons, Suttons and Tanners were able to join us. So fun with side trip to Sea World San Diego.
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Oakland Zoo Fieldtrip
We scheduled a visit to the Oakland Zoo in December but unfortunately everything shut down again for Covid-19 so had to wait until March. It was enjoyed by all except the cold weather. We got a season pass so can return many times when weather is warmer.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Crazy World 2020
It has definitely been a crazy year in 2020. It started out well with Roots Tech Conference in SLC, then celebration of Ralph's 75th birthday. Our children planned and delivered a great birthday pasta dinner including best friends and special compiled Missionary Booklet of Ralph French East Mission days by grandson Blake. Then everything was downhill from there... Covid-19 from China struck the US and around the world causing much infections, deaths, lockdowns, event and trip cancellations, masks, business closures and bankruptcies, etc. To add to the grief on the west coast, major wildfire destruction has caused loss of homes, property and horrid air quality. The years not even over yet and the Covid virus outbreaks continue to sicken, presidential race is too close to call and children are not back in school or even allowed on playgrounds. Hoping for a better 2021!
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| RFS 75th Birthday celebrated with all children. |
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| ESCS 70th Birthday with some grandchildren. |
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| Welcome baby Emery! |
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| Family hike to San Leandro Reservoir. |
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| Family Hike to Lafayette Reservoir. |
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Family Hikes Summer 2020
Glen and Kellyn have invited us to join them on hikes every Sunday morning since Covid-19 has forced stay at home orders and shutting down of regular Sunday services. Here are some photos from our hike today.
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| Returned to a favorite place today - Redwoods Regional Park in Alameda County, CA |
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| Baby Emery's first hike today all cozy in her mommy pack. |
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| Bennett looks forward to and loves the weekly family hikes, usually running but sometimes taking a break in dad's backpack. |
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| Exploring to the max walking on old redwoods, usually with a stick. |
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| It's a family affair. |
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| Always fun to make the bridge sing with your stick. |
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| Grandma Kate from Utah joined us today. |
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Welcome Emery Elizabeth!
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| Mimi loves her "Big Boy" Bennett and one week old Emery! |
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| Ralph and Sue welcome baby Kellyn - a clone of Emery. |
Summer 2020 Fun
Children and grandchildren are coming "home" for "Staycations" during the Covid-19 travel restrictions. Lots of cousins translates to lots of fun.
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| Badminton Doubles |
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| Mesmerized by the video |
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| Rock painting |
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| Bennett's Headquarters aka appliance box |
More Family Hikes on Sunday mornings
Family hikes on Sunday mornings before "Home Church" has become a new tradition during Covid-19 "Stay at Home" orders.
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| Upper San Leandro Reservoir with Aimee and Melissa families |
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| Upper San Leandro Reservoir, Moraga and Canyon, California |
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| Bennett with dad and grandpa |
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| Lafayette Reservoir |
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| Blue Heron or possibly an Egret |