Week in Review

 On Sunday evening, while Cora was at work, we went to the archery range again. This time, Stace let Violet drive once we got on the dirt road.

On our way home, we stopped at my Dad's house, where he fed us pizza and Stace helped him open a locked box.

On Wednesday, I picked up Ellie from her school and stayed with her for a bit, so her mom and dad could go to a museum. We had fun, and Ellie, being very outgoing, introduced me to everyone she knew. So cute!

Later that night, the three of us continued watching Tales from the Green Valley. It's the first in the series of BBC historical farming shows we've enjoyed over the last few years. This one has the presenters living farm life circa 1620.

When I got home, the cats were very interested to see what I had in the bag.

Speaking of very interested - I can't eat my oatmeal cake without Winston demanding I share it. He's so weird. I give him tiny bites so he can munch without putting his mouth on my breakfast.

Also this week, Violet and I took a sunset walk at Quigley, and spotted four deer, a big group of vultures on the ground in the field, and two great horned owls! I was very sad to not have one of our real cameras handy. In this photo, the owl is in the center, and at one point, two owls were together on this electric pole. I could see them so clearly, but the phone camera in such low light was rubbish.

Still, a very cool nature walk!

On Friday, Havana Savannah had a lunchtime deal where they sold their pizzas for $6.95 each. The line took forever - good thing Cora was home to pick up Violet before she went to work. But, they are good pizzas, especially at that price!

Week in Review

For the first time since we planted these succulents in the mailbox planter years ago, this plant has bloomed! I didn't know it did this! Four huge clusters of small bright yellow flowers. Kind of pretty, kind of crazy looking!

Spring break is over and the girls are back to school. I've been busy with little things - going through books to get rid of some and make room in the closet, milling flour for bread, and going to a WR PAC meeting. Stace has been busy with the bifold doors for the new room, so we can close it off into a guest room.

A very momentous day - Cora got her driver's license Tuesday!

She got her permit and started practicing regularly ten weeks ago, but because she's over 18, she could take the behind the wheel test when she felt ready. And, she passed it with only a few minor points off!

A whole new world has opened up.
 

Vi and I took a walk at Quigley Canyon, and came across what looked to be a baby rattlesnake - the more dangerous kind, because they don't regulate how much venom they emit when biting. 

But after our walk, we saw it again when we came back through. I did wonder if it was a rubber snake, to scare people, since it hadn't moved at all, and it wasn't in the sun. Who knows? 

The wildflowers in Rocky's field are beautiful!

After sorting out the car insurance, Cora drove off to school for the first time on Thursday. Wow - we're here! She can stay at rehearsal until she's ready to come home, no more parent waiting in the parking lot...

Also this week, Vi and I met up with Melanie and Ellie to have an early birthday lunch for Violet. We went to an Asian restaurant and market in Koreatown, not too far from the Wiltern theater.

We ate so well! And we picked up fun things to bring home from the market.

Cora had a big Saturday - she drove herself to her vocal lesson, and later drove to Rowan's house for her birthday party. A group went to Pirates Dinner Adventure, in costume. Cora loved it, and even had fun hanging out with the group afterwards at Rowan's house.