Back To The Barn!!

I have to admit pulling into my driveway on Sunday August 8th was a very emotional day for me....the last 70 days on the road was one hell of an adventure and surely one that I will never forget!! I don't know the exact number but the 50 days camping gave me a new appreciation for the little things in life like, running water, cold food and drink, a dry place to sleep and the adjustment of sleeping on a bed to your back. I am so greatful for the new people I met along the way and the old friends and family I got to catch up with, but it's time to get back to work and put to use this brain that has been thinking and conspiring for some time now. Menu ideas, business plans and new social skills are going to make the next few months at the restaurant interesting but I am ready for the challenge. Below is a picture of where I spent my last night on the road, Sarah and Craig's new digs in Chicago....wow what a view!!


I haven't quite decided if I will keep blogging, or just update when I go on my next adventure but I will be sure to let those who followed me know!!

Rafting Trip and Meet Sienna Catherine Sonke!!

Here are a couple of pictures from the short but sweet overnight rafting trip we did outside of Riggins, where we drank and played boche ball and told stories amongst family, before I started the much dreded trip back to the muggy midwest!!



We knew it could be any day now but Nancy is a grandma and that makes me an aunt....Jeff and Casey welcomed their baby girl to the world on August 5th at 1:15 pm weighing 7.1 lbs and 20 IN!!!

~Sienna Catherine Sonke~

The DeGeorge Boys!! (This post is for Leslie)

I know the picture is a little late but it was just sent to me by MOM!!

~Marcus and Donovan (she's got the feeding all figured out!)

So-Cal

From Vegas I was headed to the big city of LA before heading up the coast. While there I got the pleasure of meeting the new DeGeorge family and catching up with those that live in the West. By far the cutest twin boys I have ever seen, Marcus and Donovan were so tiny and cute but it was great to catch up with Leslie and meet Dennis, sorry no pictures....I know im bummed to!!
I camped my way up the coast, I will try to provide at least a picture from each spot along the way, starting with an overcast picture of a sailboat from Redondo Beach!


~Cleared up a little for a nice sunset Picture!

~ Pismo Beach

~Big Sur


~Monterey




~Stinson Beach & Mt. Tamalplais
My turn inland was at the same place I turned inland when I drove down from Eureka in July so the entire California Coast was covered by myself and the Subaru via Highway 1...It was time to head back to South Lake Tahoe to Celebrate my 24th birthday in great company!! So thankful for the hospitality, roof over my head, shower and laundry facilities and great company, Thanks Jenn, Scott, Em, Cowboy and Butterfly, you guys are the best!!