spindrift cove at carmel-by-the-sea

We flew from Houston to San Jose, CA on April 21, 2010 on a very uneventful flight.  Upon arrival in San Jose, the weather was horrible...raining so hard and it was cold!  We rented a car with Daddy and Rickey and drove one hour to Carmel-By-The-Sea.  We arrived at 166 Spindrift which belongs to David Weekley and his wife, Bonnie.  Also with us was George, Leslie, Bob & Diana Borders.  The view was spectacular with a wondrous display of God's magnificence on the Pacific Ocean.  The waves were pounding and crashing against the rocks.  David's house is about 10,000 sq. ft and sits directly on rock by Pacific.  It was built about 14 yrs ago.  The people from CA were not too happy that "some" Texan was building a "K-mart" house after demolishing a Frank Lloyd Wright's protege's bunker-looking house.  There was quite a stir and write-ups in both magazines and newspapers.

We went to grocery store and bought things to have for dinner.  Rickey is an awesome cook and she and Diana planned out everything we needed to just stay around the house and enjoy this beautiful home.

Harold and I stayed in David and Bonnie's master bedroom suite.  Both Harold and I slept like babies as we heard the waves crashing against the rocks.  

Eagle's Crest Property

Eagle's Crest Front Entrance

Northern view

Northwestern view

Beautiful hardwood trees on 8 acres

Knocked Out

Abbey @ 3 months old

Abbey's Arrival on December 5, 2009

Harold and I drove to San Antonio Airport to pick up our new puppy.  She is an English Creme Golden Retriever from North Star Goldens and was born October 7, 2009.  We had only seen pictures posted on the breeder's website, so we were really anxious to see her.  We first saw her as she was rolled on a cart still in her kennel.  She was just sitting there as if she knew just what was going on.  Both Harold and I were as excited as any new "parent" to see our new baby!

Happiness is a warm puppy!

Bay View, Michigan

Natalie and I drove from Houston to Bay View, Michigan in two and one-half days.  It was a long drive but I'll always cherish the time that I have with Natalie.  It was really my first chance to get to know my mother-in-law - okay, she was a captive audience!  On our first day, we ate lunch overlooking the Bay.  Even in July, it was cold and windy!  We had a horrible waiter.  He spilled water on my head!

Leslie, my sister-in-law and I went riding our bicycles on a trail alongside the Bay.  It was a beautiful day!

View from bike trail

Shopping!

Bruiser & Sebastian getting ready for their daily walk!  Actually, Sebastian is so fat that Leslie has to carry him on the walk.  They are the cutest chihuahuas with lots of personality, especially Bruiser!