Tidbits

While Stace went to work Saturday morning to get a handle on the employee reviews he needs to complete, I met Tiffany at a grand opening for a new coffee place. We got discounted beverages and a coupon for a free drink on a return trip. We enjoyed catching up on a beautiful weekend morning.

After, I met Stace at the SC Auto Fair and we had a look around. Later, we went to see The Lightning Thief at the Canyon Theatre Guild - it was fun to see a show we knew so well, from when Cora played Percy a year ago. We watched Ferris Bueller's Day off as a family before bed.

On Sunday, Stace bought a paint sprayer and painted the cabinet doors he'd ordered for our bathroom. Lots of progress happening here!

Meanwhile, Cora went to MB2 for Mackenzie's birthday, and as a last hurrah before Rowan and Lucas head off to college. 
 

We've been visiting Quigley Canyon frequently, in the evenings when it cools off. We're always looking for wildlife, and sometimes spot deer, coyotes, rabbits, and interesting birds (along with the neighbor's horses).

We've been seeing - and hearing - this pair of great horned owls frequently. We love them!

We woke up to horrible news Monday: nearly an entire block of Old Town Newhall went up in flame. The Main Theater, where Cora performed in The Wolves, along with The Newhall Refinery (where we had a drink last week) were among the businesses completely destroyed.  

My heart breaks looking at these photos, courtesy of the city and the Signal. It doesn't seem like it can be real.

Stace and I went to a goodbye party for one of his coworkers, at one of our local breweries. Some guy parked this close to my car... couldn't even open my door!

Darn good thing I was able to get his keys and take his car home!