Spring Cleaning (and relaxing) is here!

Since Gabby left, we have gotten back to our personal routines and fixating on the house. We finally got some drapes up in the kitchen and dining room and picked out a lovely modern oblong chandelier made by an artisan in Vermont. We still talk about design ideas for our kitchen remodel. I am amazed at how they do so much for so little money on those kitchen design shows. Just a basic kitchen remodel out here in Cali is in the 6 figures when the rest of the nation averages $50K. But then again- we have the great weather—- and we pay for it. LOL!
Checked out Loch Lomond and did some fishing there-caught nothing but very relaxing day.
Back to catching up with friends and checking out new restaurants. Had a wonderful burger at The Counter- custom built burgers- great concept and great food there. I even got carded when I asked for a cold Chimay!
Got together with Gary & Pam and did the Santa Cruz Winemaker’s tasting and train ride in Felton.
Joseph hurt his back and my knee has been giving me a little trouble but we are healed up and back at the gym. I love it that we take time to work out on the weekdays and then have the whole weekend to relax. We used to not work out during the week and jam pack activities into the weekend. Nice change.
We are hosting a pool party and barbeque for Juliana’s 16th birthday in June and we also are hosting a summer social for the Silicon Valley Shambhala Center in July. Should be big fun since the pool water is so warm now. Loading up on water toys and such- got volleyball net and basketball and toss toys as well as noodles and rafts. Thinking of getting a dart board for outside.
Goldie is getting better at swimming and keeping her head up so she doesn’t take in a lot of water.
Goldie will be taking her Canine Good citizen test next month- hope she passes this time.
Joseph’s Mom came out to visit and we took her to the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay for lunch. Excellent food but pricey. We noticed the special events they have and will come back for Joseph’s birthday. I booked the RV spot 200 yards away from the hotel and plan to go Friday the 29th for hot chocolate evening around the fire pit and watch the sunset. Saturday the 30th we will meet friends there for the wine,cheese, and chocolate tasting.
My coaching practice is growing slowly and I am working with my coach on a redesign and my ebook. FPA conference is next week at the Sheraton Palace -will be good to connect with old business associates.
I have more time now to create more jewelry and I made a special black onyx, silver and crystal necklace for Mother’s Day for Mommy. Sorry, I didn’t take a photo. I will be making a special pink pearl necklace for Juliana- she loves pearls. Went to the wholesale Rings & Things Bead show and pick up some beautiful gems (blue chalcedony, kyanite, jasper,crystal, silver,& copper) at great prices.
We are starting to think vacation- maybe a cruise or a road trip to somewhere we haven’t been– getting harder since we have been to so many places. Got ideas? email me at fern@wholeheartedway.com or dm me on twitter at www.twitter.com/fernalixlarocca

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