Slab City California

We first heard of Slab City years ago while we were planning our trip and finding unique and cheap places to park the RV. But I quickly forgot about it until I read the book Into the Wild. When the movie came Auvi new that we had to go and visit there. Our friend Austi... Read More

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Jelly Belly Factory   Fairfield california April 2009

Wow Jelly Belly’s are my favorite candies in the WHOLE world. So this was a must for us to see in California! Of course they would not let us take pictures during the factory tours, but we were able to get plenty in the gift shop. The kid’s favorite part was the sample bar. I decided my favorite are still pear, Peach, green apple, buttered... Read More

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Panning For Gold

James Marshal Gold Park Coloma california April 2009

What is the first thing you think of when someone says California? Hollywood is my first thought. So what is the second thing you think of when someone says California? Well it is the california Gold Rush.

Coloma, california is the best place to visit and learn about the Gold Rush. John Sutter and James Marshal went into partnership to build a saw mill. Captain Sutter... Read More

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Price is Right Unless Vern is playing

Well part of experiencing Hollywood is to go watch The Price is Right live. This is not the easiest thing to do and it can be a bit confusing. Thankfully we had our friend Rita get the hookup for us. She got 8 tickets for her and Dutch and me and Kati as well as 4 of our other friends. The others couldn’t make it. So it was up to the 4 of us to brave the... Read More

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A Regular Zoē Day

Ok so my day started out pretty well. Just a regular Zoē day, Dad got me up and I walked and brushed Daisy. I came in and made pancakes for breakfast and they were really good. I got ready for the day then Dad took me and the boys over to the Dudley’s to hangout. There oldest boy Justice and I made brownies from scratch. They were actually pretty good which was amazing b... Read More

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