Mayor's State of the City Address March 2014

City of Orinda annually has mayor give a state of the city address outlining highlights from previous year, financial snapshot and goals for upcoming year. As mayor 2014, I gave my address March 2014 co-hosted by Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. It was repeated the following evening. The main issue is obtaining extra revenues for road and drainage repairs. The theme was coming together to end divisiveness from prior year, collaboration and "taking time to smell the roses." I plan to wear a rose to every city council meeting from our wonderful backyard rose garden.

Orinda Mayor 2014

Performance of  "We're All in this Together" from High School Musical
by two OIS students with Steve Harwood.

They were dancing in the aisles...

New Adventures

Onward, Press Onward, Ever Onward...

Moraga Ward Relief Society Presidency, March 2014
Diane Hoopes, Janean McBride, Melissa McDonald & Sue Severson

Kellyn at first house flip acquisition.

Glen acquires essential tool for success of KG Sygnet business venture.

Politics and Stuff

Lots going on last few months but very busy with multiple jobs of Relief Society President, Mayor, Orinda Community Foundation Board, Measure J Campaign and most importantly Grandmother. Here's a few highlights.

Manzanita Bridge reopening after seismic repair February 2014.
Amy Worth, Sue Severson, Caroline Ellsworth, Joyce Hawkins & Janet Keeter.

Presentation of proclamation at city council meeting.

Celebrating 30 years of Orinda Baseball Association; Opening Day March 2014; Threw out 1st pitch.

Orinda Community Foundation Board celebrating 4th year.
Mark Roberts, Sue Severson, Richard Westin, Dick Burkhalter, Carol Penskar & Ted Urban.

Sue supports Steve Glazer in run for CA Assembly District 16.

BYU Basketball fans

We've always been BYU fans but last few years attended more games and followed more closely as we cheer on our scholarship boys. These photos are from the Santa Clara game.

Sue & Ral[ph with Anson Winder after his spectacular game. 

Ralph & Sue with Matt Carlino

Ralph, Sue, Anson, Kellyn, Glen, Chris & Pam

Disneyland Surprise

Glen celebrates his birthday shortly after the holidays. Kellyn & I planned a surprise first visit to Disneyland for his special day.

Kellyn & Glen enjoying Disneyland

Glen, Kellyn, Sue & Ralph enjoy the happiest place on earth.

Splash Mountain

Ralph, Sue, Kellyn & Glen meet Mickey Mouse at his house.

Kellyn & Glen go for spin in Minnie's car.

Magical fireworks at Disney.

Holidays 2013

Thanksgiving 2013 was enjoyed in Oregon. Nathan was baptized that weekend and Jack a couple week later in Redmond.

New Year's Day family dinner

Gabriella shares story with Grace and Natalie

Larry, Dawna and Abby enjoy new books from Cousin Party

Levi, Calder, Luke, Amanda, Marisa and Sydney at Cousin Party

Emma and Isaac show off new books

Michael and Blake are serious readers

Nathan celebrates baptism with Grandma & Grandpa Severson

Nathan & cousin Jack both turn eight

Everyone enjoyed Christmas and New Years week holidays. Laura and Aimee families arrived day after Christmas. The usual good food, abundant treats, games late into the night and puzzle challenges made the time speed by quickly.

Grandma Sue with Ada

Relief Society Activity & Temple Day

Special day at Oakland Temple with friends Marilyn & Lisa.

Great minds think alike...

Megan with YW friends getting ready for modest fashion show.

Megan modeling modest wedding dress.

BYU Football & Sutton Family Tricks

Down on the field before start of BYU football game vs. Utah.

Liam fun and games with grandpa.

Brooklyn gets in on the action.

Almost pro Jack.

Improving by the minute. Keep pumping the iron grandpa...

Welcome Baby Ada Hope!

Welcome Baby Ada Hope, latest virtue added to the Tanner family joining Grace and Joy.

Big sisters adore new little sister on her birthday.

One week old...

Louisiana, Mississippi, Washington DC & Virginia August 2013

It was a fun trip visiting family in the South, then attending BYU opening football game. Not so fun when after the first quarter all had to exit stadium for lightening storm that turned into two hour delay. May have been worth it but BYU lost in the final two minutes.

Visiting Clark cousins Jackie & Mike with Gay, Ruben & Sue

Ancestor Jean Rondot killed on Mississippi River 1747 by Indians; buried here.

Washington DC Capitol building

Squirrel lounging eating nut across from White House.

Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello, Charlottesville, VA