Perfect Ending for 2004

My wonderful, most intelligent father has been visiting me for the last 2 weeks. I have LOVED having him here.

Ever since I was very small (born...) I have been 'daddy's little girl'. He taught me how to fish, paddle a canoe, make things out of wood, learn from my mistakes and how to give directly from my heart. What can I say...I love the man. He's always been there for me- and I for him. When I was 18 I moved out of the house and rented a dumpy old trailer. A month later, he moved in with me. My parents argued, and I found myself kicking them out of my living room. Luckily things settled down after that. I guess I wanted to give an example just then.

Where was I? Oh yeah, our visit. We've had a nice week relaxing and catching up on sleep. My dad rarely goes to the movie theater, so I took him and my girls to see "The Incredibles". I love that movie, so I had no complaints about seeing it again. We followed up the show with a stop at IN N OUT Burger. I saw my long time friend, Devona, there. It was great.

Today, though, was especially nice. My husband is so considerate. He took some time off work to allow my dad and I to go out for the day. After I did my 4 mile run- we headed to Grass Valley, but ended up stopping in Nevada City instead (no, not in Nevada...common misunderstanding). I prefer Nevada City. It's quaint. Grass Valley is getting big, and for some reason the streets of Nevada City make me smile. Besides my initials are engraved on the pavement. Really.

Even the weather cooperated. The clouds parted to allow the sun to shine on my face whenever I stepped out onto the street. My dad said even the sky loves me. Isn't he sweet?
We ate lunch (but ordered breakfast) at the "South Pine Cafe". Very nice, with many vegan choices (not that we're vegetarians...) I just can't have dairy.

I bought 2 cards and a book. The book is called "The Right Word! How to say what you really mean." I hope it will help me with my writing adventure. It looks helpful.

I guess that's it. Happy New Year.