September

Ah September, Fall is finally here, cooler weather...syke! There was no cool weather for us this month, lots of fun though. We went camping with great friends, were blessed to see family and watch our nephew play some football. MJ and I saved the life of a pigeon in San Franscisco even got to take Toby to the Rubicon!

 Loved being able to watch our amazing friends Jason drive and Jill spot through these challenging courses outside of Reno.

Landen playing football!

 Puppy love....

 Trees, fresh air, the best friends a person could dream of, topped off with time with the Love of My Life and two of our kiddos = one precious weekend!

 I never thought it would be possible for me to drive over these little 'ol rocks. At first I was terrified, now I love it! Thanks to the encouragement of my love and my SevenOffRoad Family!

 Jason doing some on the trail fixing for Panda!

 MJ and I made cookies, just because. They turned out yummy, hope she kept the recipe ;0)

In this box is an injured pigeon that MJ and I found suffering in the gutter in the streets of San Francisco. We called animal control and waited for almost an hour for them to come pick up this baby in hopes of saving its life. MJ was so concerned, she went into a restaurant and asked for a box. She then asked me to grab the bird, I had nothing in the car to use so I took off my undershirt and gently grabbed the little one and placed him in the box. Shortly after animal control came. We do not know what happened to ti, however we are hoping that the powers at be did right by this little guy.

August

Summer has come to an end and it is time to return to school. Drum roll please......we have a SENIOR and a SOPHOMORE in the house!!!

 Britt's first choir performance of the year!

 Small garden this year, yummy tomatoes :o)

Breakfast with a great friend!

 Had a great time with the fam (missed Tobers) at the Giants game (0:

 Athens got his first haircut, what cutie!

 Awe, our pup and his favorite monkey...true love

What a great experience! I was the only person all day to make it over all of the cars! 

July

Happy Independence Day! Hared to believe that this year is half over already. Hope you had a blessed 4th.

What a great month to have fun! Britt, MJ and I went to the Delta and played in the water for a little bit. 

 Athens first Rubicon run! What a great time. I love it up there, fresh air, trees, rocks, dirt, no traffic. A slice of heaven here on earth.

 Had a little bit a trouble with Big Red. Thankfully it was with the steering and it was fixable!

 Signal Peak! Man are we blessed to be surrounded by such beauty or what! I love being able to go where most vehicles dare not travel.

 Ella and Athens meet! I was beyond concerned that she would not like him. My worries were put at ease as they played and played.

 Fun time in San Fran with MJ, Britt and Amena (Britt and Amena not in pic)

 I love to see the Temple! Going to the Temple always brings such joy and peace to my soul. No matter what I am struggling with I am able to let go and be at ease, and when I leave everything seems to be clearer and easier to handle and understand. I am so thankful to know that He loves me and to be able to feel His love.

June

22 years, HaPpY bIrThDaY Jesse Bear! So hard to believe that 22 years have gone by already. The years have flown by so fast, yet it seems as if it were yesterday that we welcomed you into this world, just yesterday that you rode in your rear-facing car seat between dad and I and rocked out to certain NoFX songs as they came on the tape-deck (perfect time to the rhythm of the beat I might ad), just yesterday that you began to crawl and then took your first step, just yesterday that you learned to ride your motorcycle (before your bicycle), just yesterday that I took you to your first day of school, just yesterday that I cried at your graduation (Kindergarten and High school). It is amazing how fast, yet at times so slow the ticking clock ticks. I want you to know Jess, I am so very thankful that I have been blessed to be your Mom, through the good times and the bad, I would have not wished for another son. I LOVE YOU my Jesse Bear, Happy Birthday!

June has been a month of adventures for the Lopez Crew. Jesse turned 22!! Britt went to Ecuador, we welcomed a new family member, traveled to the mountains, and said until we meet again to a beloved member of the fam. We hope that you have been blessed with health, love, peace and happiness.

Jason had a work meeting. Lucky guy got to go to a game! 

 Bald Mountain! Such a beautiful day!

 Welcome to the fam Athens!

 What an amazing experience for our little word traveler. Britt got to go to Ecuador to help teach English and work in the community with Global Glimpse! She had a great time, I sure did miss her though.

 This breaks my heart. We lost Lucio. He had a rare blood disorder and became severely anemic. I must say that Lucio was one of the best cats that I have ever seen, the most loving and playful ever. He is the ONLY cat that has wormed his way into Jasons heart, and that is saying a lot! Until we meet a gain little guy, we love you and will miss you!

What a face!