Bon Jovi Concert

For over 20 years my best friend and I have wanted to make it to a Bon Jovi concert together. It was one of our bucket list items. She found out that the concert was coming to Minneapolis, MN (2 hrs from where she lived) and that we HAD to go! She has been very sick and many MANY specialists later, she finally got clearance to not only attend the concert, but be able to fly home with me and visit her family back here in Reno (and Northern CA) with me. It was very difficult for her to sit up all of those hours, but we had a wonderful time in spite of it. They put on a FANTASTIC show!

Getting ready to start the show (The security guard took our picture. LOL)

 

"Raise Your Hands"

 

He has the BEST smile! 

 "Bed of Roses"

 

His regular guitarist was excused as they began their tour. VERY sad. They have been together for 30+ years. It really showed as Jon sang particular songs. BUT this guitarist was fantastic too! (But it wasn't the same obviously for him without his best friend.)

What a wonderful show!

The Great Outdoors

We are very blessed to live right up against a big beautiful mountain full of trails, trees and lots of places to explore. Due to the beautiful weather lately, we have been taking full advantage on the weekends.

 Jared and I went by ourselves and had a great time running up and down the trails.

 

This is coming back down the mountain. You can see Reno. 

 

Not sure what critter lives here.... but ummmmm we left it alone.

Unfortunately we have had several fires that have run through here over the years. It was pretty cool to see the path it took and Jared even climbed one of the charcoal trees.

 

 

 

One of the hikes we took, we took both dogs. (Which will probably be a one time thing.) Ruby is starting to show her age and while she LOVES walks, a hike was not the best idea. 

 

It sure was windy up there, but we were hot and it felt GREAT!

 

Just FYI, if any of these rocks are overturned, you will have about a 70% chance of finding a scorpion. EWWWWWEEEEE!!!!!

 

Going up is actually MUCH easier than going down! Just sayin'

 

 

Cai Lynn's 4th Grade Program

Cai Lynn had her 4th grade program. As usual, the honor choir sang first. Her and Jared sang first. This is one of their last concerts together in elementary school. WHERE does the time go????

 

 

 

Onto the program....

 

Cai Lynn's dance

 

4th grade!?!?! I just cannot believe she is more than 1/2 way through the 4th grade!

Great job Cai Lynn!