It's been Awhile...June 2017

I know..it's been awhile. Well, we've been really busy since Christmas. Been focusing on the house projects mostly. We finished the Music Room!!!

All the Guitars are on the wall and we're up, running and amplified! So, that was fun to do and get completed.

In February, we took the boys to Knotts Berry Farm for their Birthdays!!!

 We rode Coasters...

 Of Course, Ghost Rider!!!

Had Funnel Cake and Beer!!!

Got really tired and had a great day!!!!

Took our annual Lunch Date trip to Julian for Snow and pie...

 Got to see Emperor Cuzco...

Then in April, we took up the linoleum in the kitchen and guest Bathroom. IT was so easy because Pat got a machine from work that just took up the linoleum no problem!!! We had it all done in a day and a half!!!

I got to run the machine!!!! So fun!

For Birthdays this year we decided to save our money for our TRIP!! So, we went out to dinner at our favorite place, Fogo De Chao.

It was delicious as usual!!!
Aren't we pretty!?!?!

 This dessert is FABIOSO!!!!

After dinner drunk!!!
For my birthday, my mommy got us, ALEXA!!

We use her all the time!!!!
NOW!! For the ADVENTURE part of this blog entry...
HUATULCO OAXACA MEXICO!!!

We flew out of Tijuana. Took the CBX bridge. Highly recommend it. Saves you money on flight cost as well.

On the plane.. We used Expedia Bundle deal for this trip and it was fantastic!

We stayed at Las Brisas Resort. Beautiful

Our room was amazing!!!!

 This is pretty much what we did for 7 days. Beach, sleep, eat, repeat.
OH, and they have waiters who bring you drinks..ON THE BEACH, ALL DAY LONG!!

I could bore you all with pictures of the beach, but I won't... so I'll post our friend Jose the Iguana.
You're kinda in the jungle so you have these guys all over. Scared us the first morning on our way to breakfast, but after that, we just said, "hi" and we were on our way.

After a long day laying on the beach....

 We did venture into town for some shopping. Got our little trinkets and went back to the beach...

 We were talking about this "island" all week and I said, "when is one-eyed Willie sailing out?" HA HAHAHAHAHA!!!

 Our last 4 hours at the resort was sad, happy to come home and have a hamburger, but sad to know that vacation is over and no waiters to bring us drinks anymore.

Seeing how we were on lounge chairs all week, I had to order some so they would be delivered before we got home, on Amazon of course.

So, I did. NOW we have lounge chairs in the back yard!!! YEA!!!!

WE had an absolute blast and were so relaxed it was a hassle to get up and get a golf cart ride to our room. ha ha ha!! 

Enjoy the Ride!!!

Pat and Sondee

Christmas Adventures!!!

December 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR Everyone!!
We had a great Adventure in December. A lot like last year, we started our adventure with a Star Wars Movie!!! Rogue One....and it was amazing....Thank you George Lucas and Disney...

We opened our presents early because we left for our trip on Christmas day! Half size guitar and Mandolin...Great Christmas! 

Went to meet mom in Malibu for lunch, then the drive to the park:

Checked into our Hotel...yes I said Hotel, camping was NOT an option for this trip. We wanted a room with a heater and hot shower at the end of the day. HA HA HA! It was close to the park, food and wherever we wanted to go. We stayed in Three Rivers, CA  

Great place, nice people and close to all! I would recommend anyone to stay here if you're going to the parks. We were prepared for the weather. The other part of our Christmas Presents to each other was the trip itself, warm clothes, hiking boots, warm socks, thermal underwear, snowboarding jackets, gloves and hats. We checked into the hotel, went and found a cool little place to have Christmas Dinner, had a good nights sleep and ready for the next day!

A short, 15 minute drive and We made it...National Park Adventure: Giant Sequoia National Park
But, First, CHAINS Required!!!

Got'em on and ready to explore...Looking for the General Sherman...Largest Sequoia in Volume in the world!!! I'm sure we can't miss it...

Such a pretty drive...it was like driving to Santa's House....
We made it as far as you can go on the road, because a Cold snow storm had just passed through and closed the road.

So, we went off to the General Sherman...

Found him And he's so majestic!! A short little walk to see him. Nothing like the Delicate Arch hike!! After that, whenever we see hike, we think, "delicate arch" hike? oooooorrrrr....it's like 500 feet away!! THANK GOODNESS!!

We played in the snow too!!

It really wasn't that cold. For the most part we didn't wear our jackets for most of the day. Just when we Laid down in the snow!! HA HA HA!!!

Breakfast was our first time at this diner... Black Bear Diner   I have to say, one of the best we've ever had!! And  a ton 'O' food. Then, we were off to see family in Madera    Let me tell you...it's way out there!!! Directions are like, when you see the 2 cows in the yellow field, turn left. :) But we had a great time visiting with family! We poke a lot of fun at them, frankly, because it's easy because of where they live, but they love it and we're happy for them. Got to see the tractor and shoot at squirrels with a pellet gun...not a real one.  Hung out with the niece and nephew. So much fun!

Said goodbye, and made our way back to the hotel and packed to leave in the morning. We made it to LA for dinner with the parentals, then we were finally home!!! Even though the trip was amazing, it's always nice to be home, in your own bed, in your own house.

Last night we went to our favorite place for dinner. Fogo De Chao   Brazilian Steak House!!! We ate for an hour, drinks and dessert!! We literally. "rolled" out of the place.

Today and Tomorrow are FULL of FOOTBALL and laying on the couch!

Hope you all have a great New Year and 2017 brings you many Happy Adventures!!

Until Next Time
Enjoy The Ride!!!
Pat & Sondee

Summer Arches Adventure!!!

June 2016

Our Summer Adventure!!
We drove to Arches, Utah! 10 hours, through Lightning and Thunderstorms, up hills, sides of mountains....it was GREAT!
We had some much fun just getting there!

When we did, we were T I R E D!
Our new Family tradition when we go on an Adventure is......
Staying in a little Out-of-the-way Motel.. (you know...Bates Motel like) HA HA!
This time we stayed at the: DA DA DAH...

ROBBERS ROOST in Green River Utah. 45 miles from Arches.

The hotel was clean, small, and the people very very nice. We got there on a Friday night and the place closes down at 9pm. So, we found a Truck stop restaurant to eat!!! HA HA!!!

We had a good nights sleep then set out on our adventure in the morning. We had a big breakfast and bought lunch stuff for the cooler, some sodas and a case of water. The goal was to get to the Delicate Arch and take pictures. Little did we know what we were up against.

First of all, the drive into Arches is AWESOME! Then you drive up the mountain to get there! And, you drive switchbacks all the way up! SOOO fun! We took the driving tour of the entire park. Got out and experienced all the "arches".

The first was Courthouse...it totally looked like a courthouse.

The driving tour takes about 4.5 hours. It just depends on how long you stay at each area and finding parking!

We continued on to the next one...

Balancing Rock. Of course, Pat tries to knock it over!

Next was Windows..

We were inside a "window"..

On to the next stop!


Then THE PIECE DA RESISTANCE!
DELICATE ARCH

We park. We walk to the trail. We read the sign. 1.5 miles. (no problem). 4 bottles of water each. WHAT?! This is NOT an easy hike. You have to hike UP...STRAIGHT UP...for 895 ft. The temp was 85 degrees. Humid. So ya...needless to say, we took A BUTTLOAD of water. We were drinking so much that my hands were swelling, Pat was drenched and we were pouring some it on our necks. We almost turned back 3 times. But, we just took our time, stopped to cool down, and went on slowly. We actually got angry and said, F this, we're going to make it up there not matter how long it takes us!! We should've died! But we did make it, eventually.

Ladies and Gentlemen!! THE DELICATE ARCH...

I have to say...BREATHTAKING!! Well worth the Death Hike...
It was so windy up there that my hat flew off!! There's no moisture in the air, so we got so cooled off. We stayed there for awhile! Cooled off ready for the walk down. Coming down, we talked and chit chatted all the way. Going up, no talking. We were cool and rested. It was still hot coming down, but it was DOWNHILL!

We got to the car, out of breathe, tired and hungry. Neither one of us had to pee the entire time!
First thing, AC on, Tennis shoes off, slippers on. Then, ham sandwiches, chips and a soda. We needed sugar and salt. After 2 sandwiches and an entire bag of BBQ chips, we felt so much better. And we were off to the last stop, looked at it, didn't get out of the car, then drove back to the motel.  So, no pictures... Devil's Playground was the last stop.

We took a shower, took advil, took a nap and woke up at around 6, went across the street to Ray's Tavern and had STEAK and Apple Pie A la Mode, homemade.

Best dinner EVER!

Had a great nights sleep, stopped and filled up with gas, got us some donuts for the drive home. When we got to St. George, Utah, HAD to stop at Cracker Barrel for some Chicken and Dumplings! Pat's first time! A M A Z I N G, of course. We now have a new tradition. Whenever there's a Cracker Barrel, we GO there!

This was one of the BEST adventures we've had. Can't wait til the next one. We are already planning it!!!

Until Next Time....

Enjoy the Ride!!!
Pat & Sondee

Birthdays Adventures!!!!

YES!!! It's been a SUPER SUPER LONG TIME since I posted anything!!! Crazy busy with work, Sondee switching jobs and just Adventuring!!!

OK here we go!
Since Oct 2015, the last post, of course the big outing was!

We had Pat's Birthday in November! He was working the Track but we do celebrate in May!

In December was,

STAR WARS!!!!
It was AMAZING!!! We got Jersey Mike's and sat in line at 5pm for the 8pm showing on Thursday! Yes, early tickets baby!!!



January and February was O'Connor's Home Improvement. But that's a whole different Blog.

March, Sondee changed jobs, closer to home and closer to the beach!!! WOOHOO!!!
And of course, DISNEYLAND and the New Star War Experience!!!

















Yes, we always end our Disney Trips at Roscoes!!!

That's it for now!!!!
I will Blog about our trip to UTAH!!!!

Until next time!

Enjoy the Ride!!!
Pat & Sondee