Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Lovely California

You think we'd be 'laked' out by now...but how could we resist seeing the California crew and the beautiful "Lake Almanor". The whole lake is surrounded by evergreens and the water a nice temp. for swimming and skiing. But mostly we like to sit at this dock and eat all kinds of chunky salsas.Three babies were there all close in age...Liam got his share of girly bonding time. Liam, Luci and Lydia...even though there names sound alike they couldn't be more different looking...Luci won by far on the widest bum contest...poor girl.That is a 'Marty' face to a T...Ruby got loads of attention...(especially from her aunt-best friend-Kimby; thanks for letting her be your eternal sidekick-Kim)There is a park conveniently located right near the cabin...Marty's brother David and his wife Vanessa cookin' up a mean enchilada!Finally the produce guy shows up so we can EAT! Thanks farmer Russ!Boxes and bags of beans, peppers, cucumber, tomato, tomatillos, corn, all kinds of berries and peaches...etc...And the best of all...AVOCADO...Diane put this all to use by fryin' up fabulous omelet's each morning...Ruby would only swim if we were headed to the trampoline, she would stay the night on this thing...Ruby enjoyed the animal encounters...And Liam really enjoyed the mud...Honestly , Grandma was his favorite...Thanks Bonion's for making this happen each year!WE...MISS...AND LOVE YOU!!!

9 comments:

Unknown said...

man! how fun for you guys. I can't remember the last time we've been on a vacation. boo hiss! You all look as wonderful as ever :) Hope you're all doing great

Unknown said...

opps! sorry i was logged in as Jim's executive secretary calling. Just little ol' me :) Rose

cheeks said...

that lake looks so beautiful! Glad you had fun....i think we need to invest in that trampoline for powell....i would sleep on it with rubes! The babies are all so cute, and yes, very different looking! Is all of that produce from the bonino farms really? Looks fabulous!

Kim said...

You guys look like you are having a fun summer! I will try to make your watch party, cause I am curious. Can't believe how close that deer was to Ruby...did she love it or freek out? Miss seeing you!

Diane Wright said...

Looks like we had fun and it looks like we may have starved to death. Love the pictures.

Jim Tiff and Kidlets said...

I want all that produce, omletes, and homemade salsa!? Can we be adopted in?! Ask Diane, OK Mindy?
Cute pics of your vacation. Hope the party with Jaimi turns out great!

The Better Half said...

I can see why you love to go to the cabin so much...it looks like an absolute ball!! water, evergreens, park, and wild life....what's not to love. Marty has such a wonderful family and you guys are lucky to have so much love and attention.

Rebecca said...

Oh my goodness...those poor babies and their mommies who take pictures of their hynies.

Kath said...

I CANNOT stop laughing at the widest bum contest! That is the funniest thing I have ever heard!