Friday morning, May 9th we left home and headed over the hill to drop off the bench Eric bought in Arkansas for Christina. No one was home but we left it on the side of the house. Then we headed to Carmichael, CA and Ken's mom's house. We knew we wouldn't be there for Mother's Day and wanted to see her. We got there somewhere around 1130. 

We had a really nice visit and we all left around 1400. She went  to her hair appointment and us to see our friend KC. After a quick stop by his work, we all met out at his house in Rio Linda. We visited with his wife, Sierra before he got home. 

We had a nice visit, not too long as he still had work for himself to get done. A very busy family for sure! 

Russell had texted and said they were going to be home and cooking smash burgers for dinner. Yay! Thought we might miss them until later in the evening. 

We had a very enjoyable evening and great food too! John and Andrea stopped by after I had already gone to bed. Too much wine and food! 😁

Saturday morning we took our time getting ready and before you knew it, time to head for Old Town Pizza in Auburn, CA. They open at 1100 and we were right on time. So happy that everyone turned out that could. 💙💗 We had a lovely couple of hours there, with great food, drink and company. 💖💖

Before you knew it, time to head home as we still had a 3 hour drive or so. 

Of course once we got home, time to head next door for a couple of adult beverages. 🍻🍷

Sunday was Mother's Day and Champagne Sunday. Bryan called first about 0830 and then Eric and Russell later in the day. I did want pizza and smash burgers. Since we just had them over the last few days, changed it up to quesadillas and Papa Burger for brunch and dinner.  Both were excellent! Enjoyed in the outdoor kitchen, of course. 

We did go next door later in the day to see how Karen's day had been. 

Monday was spent at home just getting things done. 

Yesterday Ken had a dermatologist appointment in Carson City. It went well, she removed two moles from his head and sent them to pathology. Froze a few spots on his arm and hands. Working in the sun all your life, tends to take a toll. He'll got back in 6 months. 

After that a stop at Walmart (groceries) and Lowe's for a few things.

 WE've decided to change out the bar top in the outdoor kitchen. Everyone who wrote on it on our 50th Anniversary has faded and because of the sun the wood has gotten splintery. So, the stop at Lowe's. 

Then we headed to Reno and a Total Wine pickup.  Then it's linner time so we decided to stop at Miguel's for some excellent Mexican food. YUM! Then home and Happy Hour. Boy these days go so quickly!