Blue skies, Dill, Deer Clover and a Mothers Day I'll never forget....

[parrishsky]

I had such a wonderful weekend. My brother and I drove up to the campus to see our kids (kids, lol!)

and to haul back all their BIG items in my truck so they can just leave on Friday with minimal stuff.

It was a fun journey up, stopping at the Ganesh statue where we gave a tangerine offering. My

brother was happy since he didn't even know it was there, even in the 2 years traveling back and

forth for his daughter in college.

We laughed a lot on the drive and listened to some great music.

Once there and after getting the kids, we went down town where there was a Farmers Market and

Tommy bought me several dill plants for my garden (early mothers day gift), then we had bagels and

home made tomato vegetable soup at Los Bagels. It was delicious!

We decided to take a hike on campus where we ate deer grass (those huge clovers that grow wild in

the groves of the redwood forests). It tasted like lemon!!

We flew a kite under a gorgeous blue sky on Moonstone Beach, went into a cave of wonders where

the sand was like that magic sand we knew as kids. We walked along the shore and enjoyed the sun 

on our faces.

We rested in the hotel afterwards with a snack of pumpkin ginger muffins and tasted some wild

mountain honey my brother bought at the farmers market.

We all decided to go out for sushi in my favorite spot in town. I enjoyed 2  Buddha hand rolls

(blanched veggies w/tofu and almond butter) and then had a most delicious

tempura yam roll.

My new favorite roll! You don't have be a carnivore or fish eater to enjoy sushi!

Afterwards I had the "ice cream of the moment" at the local parlor. It tasted like a lemon

poppyseed muffin and at times like the batter for the muffins! It was sooo tasty, I wanted more!

My brother and niece played guitar and sang for us at the hotel, then the night ended with a long

gaze at the full moon.

I was a little melancholy on Sunday morning but was quickly cheered up to a cute hand made card

from my son. Even in college they can write the cutest things!! I enjoyed having Mothers Day

breakfast with him in the cafeteria and then enjoyed a long sincere hug before my brother and I

left for home with a truck full of dorm life.

Leaving this time was not nearly as bittersweet as usual. I am proud of my son for making it through

his first year away at college and happy that he's grown into such a funny and humble human being.

As I enjoyed a BIG Reeses Peanut Butter cup while gazing at the view across the Golden Gate Bridge

I realized how lucky I am. My life isn't perfect but parts of it are certainly magical.

Once home I was treated to cards and gifts from my other kids and lots of hugs

and kisses too. I felt truly blessed and happy.

Just 5 days left of college and a nice long summer with a full house again. I am sooo looking forward to beach days, family dinners, movie night, Blackout Sabbath, upcoming concerts, life in general ~

Here are some highlight pics from my weekend..

Tangerine offering

My brother w/Ganesh (middle of nowhere, on drive to campus)

Me w/Ganesh (and new driving glasses)

My brother and niece on redwood grove on campus (it was beautiful!)

my brother on downed log

my son and I (moonstone beach)

me and my bro

flying a kite...

Isn't it cute? (it's mini)

My son, my brother, me and my niece - Moonstone Beach~

Happy Belated Mothers Day everyone !!!

[logansmomma2007]

May. 11, 2009 at 3:37 PM

I want some deer grass.  Did you bring some back for the rest of us?

It sounds/looks like you had a great time! 

[CherBearCM]

May. 11, 2009 at 3:56 PM

Sounds wonderful!  I would love to see the Redwoods one day and to try the deer grass there too.  I'm not sure we have that here.  You have such a wonderful family Maria and you got the mothers day you well deserve :)

[Ttime]

May. 11, 2009 at 6:15 PM

What a lovely weekend/Mother's Day!!  Thanks for sharing.  I always enjoy your thoughts & journeys!!