What started as a long and stressful week turned out to be a great weekend. I was able to spend time with friends and family and got to do a lot of fun things. What else in life can we ask for? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and down about a difficult week but remembering … Continue reading “Counting Blessings”
Written by Elan Wilbur
This last weekend I went to my daughter’s swim meet at North Natomas Aquatic Center with City of Sacramento Aquatics Recreation League. It was inspiring watching all the kids from 7 years old to 17 swim. Some look like they have just started being able to swim 2 laps while others look like they are … Continue reading “Swim Meet and Olympics”
Written by Brody Hocking
I have some family on my mom’s side too but my uncle and his family live in Portland Oregon so we don’t get to see them as often. We usually just see them every couple years for the holidays or just because we haven’t seen them in a while. It was amazing seeing my aunt … Continue reading “Visiting Family In Oregon”
Written by Brody Hocking
I love going to visit amusement parks with friends and family and I get to bring back new memories each time. One thing I love about the amusement parks I went to is that there the rides are all really fun but they also help me get over my fear of heights. Each of the … Continue reading “Visiting Boardwalk/State Fair”
Written by Brody Hocking
My absolute favorite part of camping are the campfires and to me it doesn’t feel like camping if we can’t have any campfires. Ever since I was little I have always loved the way campfires looked, the warmth they give, and just the way they move. I have a certain routine when I camp to … Continue reading “Campfires”
Written by Brody Hocking
Every year my entire family on my dad’s side takes a week long trip to Santa Cruz. It is our annual vacation because my great grandparents had gone there for their anniversary every year and the family wanted to keep that tradition. Sadly this year will probably be the last because renting the beach houses … Continue reading “Family vacation”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
Last Sunday I went to a concert with my parents and my sister. It was Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. It really wasn’t “my style of music.” But its rare that both of my parents want to go to a concert. I really went to spend time with them. As they get older, … Continue reading “Concert With My Parents”
Written by Matt Nedresky
I was recently talking with my dad about how frustrating it is sometimes trying to maintain relationships/friendships with people who don’t seem to put in as much effort as I do. This can be disheartening and causes me to hold a grudge against a friend which is never good for anyone. He said “well, in … Continue reading “Be a Friend to Keep a Friend”
Written by Elan Wilbur
I am a little over halfway through the black belt challenge. My numbers for most of my requirements are on track to be able to finish everything. My sparring is a little less than all the others. I had to take time off for injury and covid. I hope to make up time by going … Continue reading “Over Half Way”
