July was a busy month. We had two road trips: one to Pacific Grove for a family reunion and the other to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Rachel had a graduation party and my beautiful mom turned 85!! Here are some snaps.
below: hummingbirds on the back patio on July 4th
On July 5-7, we drove up to Pacific Grove for Brian's
family reunion. We stayed at the Pacific Garden Inn. Across the street, was the Asilomar Boardwalk.
Along the boardwalk, we found a pamphlet that described
some flowers you might find. I did find a few.
A little ways down the road, was the Point Pinos Lighthouse.
On July 6th, the reunion was held at the Point Pinos Grill.
The reunion brought together family and friends of
Brian's maternal grandparents,
William Wallace and Martha Merrill Simpson
above: group pic. photo credit: Richard Burnett Photography
below: Linda Luo dancing a traditional Chinese dance
above: singing and banjo playing
below: Brian with his uncle, Bert Simpson
above: Brian's sisters Karen and Melissa with Uncle Bert
below: Brian and me
On our drive home, Brian and I stopped at
Pinnacles National Monument. We entered from the west
and there really wasn't that much to see from this point
without hiking a good distance. So, we walked about
a 1/4 mile to take a few snaps.
When we left the park, we drove south along Metz Road (G 15)
toward King City where we connected with Hwy 101.
On July 13th, we had a graduation party for Rachel.
To see graduation snaps, go to my archive and click on June 6th.
below: Here's Rache with my parents
above: Rache with Emily and Billy
below: Rache and Andrew
On July 26 - 29th, we drove to Kings Canyon and camped. What great weather we had! We enjoyed camping, hiking and relaxing.
Our friends, Joanna and Tony joined us for a few days and
took in some sights.
above: standing in front of the visitor center's sign
below: next to 'General Grant'
below: a drive to Sequoia National Park
In August of 1975, Brian and I went camping with his family to Sequoia N.P. and had our picture taken on Moro Rock. The ONE snap I really wanted on this trip, was us on Moro Rock. The 1/4 mile, 350+ step climb was worth it!
Thanks to Joanna and Tony for making it happen.
above: Brian and me
below: Joanna and Tony
above: Brian relaxing after the climb
below: the four of us at our campsite
On July 31st, my beautiful mom turned 85!
above: isn't she beautiful?!
below: with my mom
below: Emily, Dad, Mom, me and Brian
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