*: August 25'

Lady Gaga!
Saturday, August 2nd Uncle Kenny treated us to a Lady Gaga concert at the Forum! Talk about some incredible people watching!

Kenny, Honey, Torey and Bubba

Yap Weekend / Meat Fest 2025!

Wednesday, August 6th Jadyn and I embarked on Girls/Yap Weekend!

Erik got to enjoy a "stay-cation", which we named "Meat Fest/Silent Night 2025" :)

After our morning workout/walk and breakfast we drove to the San Clemente outlets for some shopping and lunch on the patio at Rockwell's Bakery Cafe.

After lunch we made our way to Oceanside for a walk along the beach and dinner at The Lab Collaborative with my friend Maria. I can't believe we've forgotten to take a picture 2 years in a row!

Thursday we were up bright and early for a morning walk along the Strand before making our way to Rabbit Hill Ranch in Fallbrook. Jadyn got to meet all the lovely yap ladies and we had fabulous Italian dinner at Fresco Grill.

Morning walk along the Strand

Dinner at Fresco Grill

Painting butterflies

Dawn, Jane, Elaine, Sue, Betty, Joetta, Jane, Lora, Jadyn, Torey

Sunday, August 10th we wrapped up the weekend with a stop at Handel's Ice Cream. This might be the best ice cream we've ever had!

Definitely a new Yap Weekend Tradition :)

The Sampler: Taro, Chocolate Brownie Peanut Butter,

Strawberry Cheesecake and Banana Cream Pie

Senior Year!

School started Tuesday, August 12th!

Her Bluey backpack lights up!

JT and Meaghan

Friday, August 15th was kidney donation/transplant day for my brother, JT and his wife, Meaghan. The surgeries were a big success! Meaghan went home the day after and Jare was released a few days later. We're happy to report they are both home and recovering very well! Nothing short of a miracle...

Looking good!

Especially for being only 1 day out of surgery!

Dinner at Panera with Dad and Kathy while they were in town for the surgery

Happy 80th Birthday Papa!

Thursday, August 21st we celebrated Papa's 80th birthday and plan to celebrate again in September, stay tuned :)

Unfortunately, Grama Jean and Papa had to cancel their long awaited Mediterranean/Greece trip this month due to some health concerns as Papa had 2 "mini" strokes that left his hand not working well.

Good news! He's feeling good and his hand continues to get better each day.