And why I do what I do. Thursday, September 25, 2014. There is pleasure in the pathless woods, there is rapture in the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not Man the less, but Nature more. After a bit of a struggle with our trailer hitch luggage carrier, DaNae and I picked up Jess and we started for the Oakland airport to pick up Rachel.

Monday, May 18, 2015. For our Independence Day celebrations we of course went to Caruthers to watch their annual fireworks show. We met up with friends and family and had a good time watching the kids play and eating lots of snacks. Waiting for fireworks to begin in 100 degree weather! Eva did pretty good with the fireworks; she just squinted her eyes every time they burst. Posted by The Ortega Family. We were all exhausted, and we had to wait in triage again for another few hours until .

Cara the best sister ever! Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Posted by The Dutra Family. The hospital staff was AMAZING! Posted by The Dutra Family. Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Gavin turned 5 at the beginning of the month! Posted by The Dutra Family. Well, since it has been almost two years since I last updated, I am just going to start from today and go forth. There is no way I could catch up.

Keep it Real with the Ramoses. Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Color Festival in Spanish Fork, Utah. There early enough to throw the colors! March 20th I went to the Kelly Clarkson concert with 3 of my friends! Debbie, Teresa, and Ben. Jason stops for a moment in between helping put up the ice skating rink! Sunday, April 24, 2011.