Rick, John, Francis, & Debbie
bright colors = bright spirits
Wasn't there a Mr. Moon's in Manhattan Beach? Well, Healdsburg's caught up--cute shop.

Michelle Edwards & the crew last night.
crowd dancing
burning calories

Finally!! New landscaping in front of my complex. No more dirt and ugly wall. New irrigation, draught-resistant plants & crape myrtle trees.
Too bad we can't do the landscaping in front of Dobbs's property. We've called the fire dept. though; hopefully, weed-whacking will occur at some point. ;-)

Ellen Friedman & her sister Caroline in front of Petaluma River. They're returning a trolley on those tracks.
Ellen & I after a nice lunch at Graffiti's in Petaluma. What a great day: massage, lunch, window shopping, all with great company!

Petaluma's new Seed Bank--in a bank.

not only flowers--tons of heirloom tomatoes, etc.

Mom, Dad, Remy, & I at the plaza 7/14/09 for Shana Morrison. 103 degrees!

What a great weekend!

Jason, Maya, Jean, baby Amber Claire, and Jennifer (Dad & I are behind the camera). I love you all so much!! No one could ask for a better family!

Cutie pie niece Amber wants to get into everything--and FAST.

A view of which I never get tired: driving on the Golden Gate Bridge through fog
S. F. City Hall: I think Newsom's outgrown it, and Sac. is looking like the right fit (okay, okay, you conservatives--pipe down & get over it)

Annual Coltrin Family BBQ in Ventura

Rachel & Brad are such great hosts--going to steal this idea!
the backyard--Sam made that chair!
Everyone loves Amber, who just learned how to walk

Aunt Susan, cousin Matt, mom's cousin Marty & husband Dick (dad's not looking at camera--haven't I taught him anything?)

Jen Sistah & I--love you!

Jen & Amber in the jumpy--Amber cracked herself up!
Chef Brad chit-chatting with Dan & I at dinner: wonderful tri-tip and salmon with mango salsa
Dick, Marty, and Susan talking

Maya loves the pool, Patricia sees.
Can I stay in for five more minutes?
Maya's feet!

Maya's 3rd birthday cake--yummy!
Darren, his beautiful new wife, and mom Linda . . . go check out Darren's Restaurant in downtown Manhattan Beach!
Dad, Denny, and Dan

Maya is in the "pool" behind the sand castle.
Jason & Maya; Amber scooting toward Jen
in front of the Boathouse at Henry's Beach, Santa Barbara after dinner. If you click on the pic, you can see Mom & Remy in the background!