Over Labor Day weekend we checked out a new-to-us Wildlife Preserve.
Our first bird spotting was an Osprey. Although we couldn\’t tell what it was until I brought this photo into the computer and really cropped it.
A big pack of osprey hanging out under the tree. And a brownish egret on the right side.
It was kind of a pretty place but it was in a sketchy area. Lots of trash and signs of homeless people living there.
A couple of months ago Don and I wandered into a local winery and were blown away by a band called The Brandon Ragan Project. Their music and their style were super funky and cool. And Brandon Ragan happens to play the sax. We knew Quinn would love them.
On Saturday night they were playing at another local winery and their set was from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. I called ahead to make sure we could take Quinn and the winery gave us a big thumbs up.
Getting ready to perform.
The lead guitarist Gemi gave Quinn a little performance. Gemi\’s nickname is Master Phonk and he is Funky!
Quinn was snapping his fingers and tapping his feet. After every song he would tell me that they played that song on a 4 beat and the drummer was on every second beat, etc, etc.
They finished their first set around 7:15 pm so that\’s when we took our minor out of there. Brandon was kind enough do a photo with Quinn. Quinn loved the performance!
Quinn has had a rash around his mouth for months and we trying to find the cause. His pediatrician recommended a blood draw to test for allergies.
The nurse at the dr\’s office tried twice and she sucked and it was traumatic. So I went on-line and found a child friendly blood draw lab. Quinn appreciated my research and found the experience not so bad. His funny face as he looks away from the butterfly needle.
All done with no tears.
Reward!
Our local school board is a mess. So Don and I are getting out there supporting some new school board members who are focused on the kids. We attended a meet and greet on Saturday and have plans to continue to participate in our local politics.
Just a mom chilling out in her sons room after he gets out of bed as the breeze flows through the house.
We met the Conrath\’s in Ventura for a bike ride and dinner. A nice way to end the weekend.
The White House 