Ok, this is a day late and dollar short, but it's here and it's stuffed with triptophan, nostaglia and my bad humor. We had a great Thanksgiving and here's the photographic proof. The morning found us at my parents' home in Jurupa. My mom, April, her husband Wes and my sister Hayley's son Ryan joined us for a hike up Mt. Rubidoux.
On the way we came upon a terrible auto accident on the 60 W right after the 91 interchange. The CHP had just arrived and they hadn't closed down the freeway yet. We had to make a U turn in the middle of the freeway which was pretty disconcerting. Good thing I have teh driving skillz. We flipped around and got off and then got back on at the next ramp. I did stick my camera out the window to get a shot of the melee and came up with the following photo. We realized that someone was stuck in a vehicle and the firefighters were using the jaws of life to pry the individual out. Sarah teared up as we talked about how sad it must be to get in an accident like that on Thanksgiving. We thanked God that we were safe and sound and said a prayer for the people involved.
Ryan busts out the lasso upon arrival and ropes in a few errant joggers.
April takes this stuff seriously.
An artistic shot of the lady folk up ahead.
A popular hobbit bodega along the trail.
Pork chop swoopin' by.
Cemetary below.
Wes and I braved this steep shortcut...HR 180 anyone?
The day was stunning...just enough cloud cover to keep one cool and it made for some great photos.
Carter's cave
Explorers Club...
April, Wes and Sari.
Nanna and Claire
The day after Thanksgiving, we met up with the Carters at the Festival of Trees,
to look at the trees, one of which Sarah's
mom Susan helped decorate. There were activities and games
for the kids too.
The rest of the photos are from our "official" Thanksgiving dinner time at the
Carter home. Sarah's brother Jake was down, with his girlfriend, Amy, as was her brother Rob. We
had a great meal with all of them, including Bob and Carole, Sarah's grandparents.
Sarah's grandpa, Bob. He's a great guy and is always ready to tell a joke....or two.
Jake on the blow torch...
Diggin' around.
Dinner time
That's a wrap! Huge post, I know, but it'll be nice to have all of these photos when we eventually turn this blog into a book.
2 comments:
Fantastic outdoor pictures - wow!
Loved the pictures. Sarah how is your brother's doing?
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