Musk Thistle

My husband took this photo on a walk from church to meet me at Marshals. It is quite lovely but considered an invasive species. I went to the church service with him and the children, but on this particular day, I simply couldn’t bear the uncomfortable “after-the-service-has-ended“ part, where I stand around and make forced … Continue reading Musk Thistle

Donner Memorial State Park – Hike

Hike #7 for 2025 We missed the co-op led hike this month and barely squeaked by getting my goal hike in this month. We hiked the Lakeside Interpretive Trail, there and back, for a total of 3 miles on a flat marked trail through pine trees along the lake shore. There were plenty of mosquitos … Continue reading Donner Memorial State Park – Hike

First RV Weekender of the Season, Disc Golf & Homeschool Thrifting

My youngest son requested camping with friends for his 11th birthday. Cheers to camping season 2025! And by “camping” I mean “glamping in our Lance travel trailer”. We spent the weekend at Collins Lake in California. setting up upon arrival The weather was perfect and the children had so much fun using inflatable kayaks on … Continue reading First RV Weekender of the Season, Disc Golf & Homeschool Thrifting

Gopher Snake 2nd Sighting

Look who came back for a visit! This time he was not as frightened so he wasn’t pretending to be a rattlesnake.