While I was in Chicago for a conference for several days, Shea took care of the dogs and did some tabling at the Farmer’s Market. He also attended a VGN and made a keto-friendly cheesecake and got some pool time in with some friends, as well as going to karaoke.
Sunday morning surprise:
Pop-up art gallery:
Momma deer and Bambi stopped by (the first time)!
Here’s the second visit from momma and Bambi deers:
We started off floating down the Russian River yesterday with the annual Root Bear Float in two inner tubes that I’ve had for a couple of years. However, shortly into it, Shea’s burst, and like clockwork, mine busted about 15 minutes later. Fortunately, we could depend on the kindness of strangers and tagged a ride on the “Proud Mary” float with Aaron, Billy, Javi, and Christopher, so the day was saved, as we had many more hours left in the ride.
Shea’s first cousin once removed Hiram turned 21 and Shea’s Tita (“Aunt”) Flora turned 87! Shea made keto-friendly goat cheese mushrooms.
Bodega Bay pictures, including starfish on the rocks:
Bolinas, including the picture of a deprecating seal:
Twinsies pictures of Snoopy and foster Dolly (fka Penny). This was the day Shea finally got to share his major keto cheesecake concoction. It was well-received and it was a nice way to wind down Pride Day after a sojourn into the city. The dogs, including our two new fosters, really enjoy going to the pool and being around us while we’re relaxing in the warm pool water. It’s nice to have such long days with lots of hours of light to linger into the evenings.
Karaoke at Vallejo’s own Townhouse Bar
Earlier in the day poolside:
Shea is already using his Kitchen Aid that Santa brought him! Today he turned holiday leftovers into sweet potato parathas.