Best Day Ever? Today our destination was the American River Bike Trail. We had planned to take the kids on a three to five mile walk, another family fun day. If you read about our last family day, you already know how much work they are. You may even recall that I confessed to scheduling our last family day when I thought I would be out of town. Don't get me wrong, I love our family days, once we get going.




I believe everyone should be encouraged to participate and for the most part everyone enjoys family fun days. However, every once in a while, someone decides they don't wish to participate. If you are ever planning a family day and someone is insistent that they don't wish to participate, I would advise leaving them home. If you are already on your way when you realize they really don't want to go, I would stop at the nearest bus stop, open the door, gently but firmly push the individual out of the car and drive off quickly without looking back. This may sound like drastic measures, but in the long run it is the kindest thing you can do for all participants.





It was so touch and go there for a while that a couple of people even tried to fly away with a passing flock of birds.












As always, I will use discretion and not identify any of the annoying parties.


















Skyler finally gets to try out her new hiking digs. Now that is the only way to travel.


















They look like they are in trouble already. I think they forgot to put their dog on a leash.















































After our walk, which was cut very short, we all piled in our cars and silently drove to a friends house for an afternoon of eating and swimming. Everyone had a great time and the day was salvaged.



































We survived Saturday which couldn't have been too bad because it is now Sunday and we are all together again to celebrate Katie's XX birthday.



















This is our hostess reminding us of the importance of always wearing protective gear when cooking.



















Katie is blowing out her pretend candles. We were afraid to light real candles now that she is XX.



































Now we are talking fun!



























































Reminder: Best Days aren't always obvious, but if you look hard they are always there.