San Francisco and Home Renovations!

I was fortunate enough to go with my Mom and sister Pam on a 5 day road trip to San Francisco last week. We had the best time. It is a very very long drive but we had alot of fun. We stayed in Winemucca, NV the first night and then drove in to San Fran the next day. You drive up over Donner Pass and I always love to stop and remember the sacrifices that were made by the early pioneers. Such treacherous times and weather. What sacrifices they made. We stayed with my brother and his wife Robin in Walnut Creek. It was so fun. We spent a day in San Francisco, ate at Bubba Gumps on the wharf, Pier 39, shopped at all the tourist stores, and bought treats at Boudin Bakery. (Sourdough Bread). The next day we went to Napa Valley. You would think you were in Italy. The grapes growing are so beautiful. We went to Sonoma and visited a couple of winerys. They have delicous deli foods and olive oils. We went to the Culinary Arts Institute and attended a cooking class. It was fun. It was a great day. Doug treated us to Japenese food- squid, edommome (sp), such delights. We had Chinese food, Pizza from an authentic Italian Pizzaria. It was lots of fun. And then the long ride home.....
I did miss the Annual Pumpkin Patch trip and I felt bad about that. Always fun.
We have worked our hearts out at the A.F. house. Thanks to Kyle and Amy and Krista and Velma, Scott and I got the front room floor done. We brought the real wood floor back to life. It is beautiful!!! We painted the kitchen and the bathroom. We hung new blinds on lots of windows. It is really shaping up. Thanks to all for the help. We ended the weekend with a fun family Halloween Party at Nanny Barts. What a treat. We missed Tara and Kurt and family but understand the need to keep Jenna healthy. She is doing great. Tara is probably a little house crazy by now.

Happy Homecoming!!!

Welcome Home Jenna Nichole Heath! Jenna came home from the NICU Friday 10/9. They let Grandma Barton and Katelyn get a first peek and then came home to Richfield the same day. None of the family except for the grandparents have seen Jenna. The family was all so excited to meet this little miracle. What a blessing to have them all home and healthy as can be. Jenna is doing great and their family is so happy to be home. Gavin is thrilled. The dog is too! Jenna has surpassed all odds and is doing so exceptionally well. Tara and Kurt know just what to do and they have everything under control. Friends and Family have been awesome! How loved they are. It seems like the end of a long hard journey for them. They have truly been under so much stress for such a long time. It is so good to see them enjoy this little bundle. She will be watched closely and I don't think she will get to journey out for abt 6 months. Hopefully Tara will get some pictures of her on her blog soon. So Cute! I have to say being Grandparents is great but so much worry! We need a few easy ones along with all the hard ones. ( Emergency C-Sections and NICUs and scary deliveries.) We are grateful for each and every grandchild!