A quick drive up to Penn Valley for dinner with Maria and Val.
In the late evening, after the golfers had gone home, and before it got too dark, we walked across the street for a little putting contest. Val is about to sink a 25-foot putt:
Our coach and cheerleader.
Thank you Maria for another great time!
Sunday evening
I love these words, “Mom, come look at my masterpiece. Bring your camera.” (Fist pump) Yes!
Justin hired two laborers to hand-dig these trenches.
Tomorrow, he’ll rent a mechanical trencher.
Time for a beer!
RLEHS Sunday Social
It was the annual Ice Cream Social.
Thank you Shirley and Joyce for scooping ice cream with a smile.
David Marquette showed his work in the Member’s Showcase.
Dave Massengale brought his aviation art.
I shared the Christmas stockings I’ve made over the years for Thais and family.
In the Butternut Squash Throwdown, Catherine Green and I tied 11-11. I’m holding 4 votes who voted for both of us!
Golf camp
Today was the last class.
Waiting their turn.
In the final hour, teams of 4-5 played a scramble on 4 short holes.
Saturday in E Nicolaus
In the kitchen, butternut squash was the focus.
Outside, Justin and his dad Tom worked on the big landscape project.
At the end of the day, my hands were yellow-orange and I had a blister on my finger BUT I also ended up with 48 servings of Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Shallots and Bacon
and a Butternut Squash Pie.
Tooth fairy and soccer practice
Scheduling conflicts for Thais and Lenin meant Grandma got to take Sophia to soccer practice. Made me happy!
Coffee with friends
Always fun. Adrienne and Linda:
Antique Fair
Keeping the troops happy.
The head turned side to side and the eyes blinked.
A picture from last night. Avery and Sophia went to their first sprint car race with Uncle Justin in Placerville. Thais and Lenin were also there. Avery sat on Uncle Justin’s lap the whole night, riveted to the action on the track.
All Things Zucchini
Phyllis and I went to a Grange event in the afternoon.
Giant pumpkins growing, getting ready for the contest weigh-in in September.
Zucchini races:
Zucchini Sweet Contest entries. In front, my Zucchini Cakes with Walnuts, then Phyl’s Lemon Zucchini Muffins, Sandy Sanders Zucchini Bread, and Catherine Green’s Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Zucchini Savory Contest entries. The middle dish – Carmelized Zucchini and Corn – won.
In the sweet zucchini division, Catherine came in second and I came in first and won a groovy 60s apron.
Landscaping project continues
Justin brought his dad, Tom, out to E Nicolaus to help spread the gypsum.
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