Monday, August 19, 2024

Utah to Portland - Part One

 Eureka, Nevada to Eureka, CA

Viola: Julia! We got a letter from Great-Aunt Lillian...
Julia: What does she say?
Viola: Well, here read for yourself.

Julia: It is amazing how much Grandma Lethea 
and Her sister Lillian still look alike.
Viola: Yes, but they are twins you know. 

Julia: Yes, but they have such diffrerent lives!
Grandma stayed in Texas and plays Bingo.
Aunt Lillian lives in Portland and 
sang in a nightclub!

Viola: Yes, they are very different...are we gonna go?
Julia: Yes, I think we should.

Viola: Here we go! Road Trip!
Julia: Bye for now Utah.

Julia: It says here, that US 50 is considered 
"The Loneliest Highway".

Viola: I believe it!

Julia: Look! A State Park! Let's stop and stretch our legs!
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Viola: What is an Ichthy-whats-it?

Viola: Julia, It's a ghost town!
Julia: Yes, it was the miners who must have
first found the fossils!

Julia: It says here that Ichthyosaurs were 
a type of water-dwelling dinosaur.

Viola: Boy howdy! These miners knew how to live!
(hehe)

Oooh.  Aaah....

Back on the road.

Three Hours later....
Are we ever going to see a town?

Julia: The map shows Eureka, Nevada in another
45 minutes. I hope they have a hotel!

Viola: Eureka! It's Eureka! And there's a hotel!

Julia: Which room is ours?
Viola: I think we are in "White Pine"

Julia: Well, looks like we're sharing!
Viola: Just like when we were kids, huh?

Julia: Oooh, a bath sounds great!
Viola: Yes, you go first. It will refresh 
us before dinner.

Viola: Looks like it's just us for dinner!

Julia: Goodnight Viola. Sweet dreams.
Viola: Zzzzz

NEXT MORNING....

Viola: Look! WATER!
Julia:  It's lovely!

Viola: Finally, California!!

Julia: Finally, some trees!

Julia: Oh my, It's very smoky from fires.
Viola: We'll be fine, the fires are under control by now.

Viola:  Weaverville is so cute!
Julia: I love all these little California towns.
Viola: Watch out for that bus!

Viola: OK, just a couple hours through
 these mountains!

Viola:  Eureka! We're in Eureka...Again.
Julia: Eureka, CA!

Eureka is such a cute village!

Viola: There's a nice place for dinner just ahead.
Julia: I hope it's not far, it's getting late.

Julia: Oh, look it's an Inn and a restaurrant!
Viola: Let's see if they have a room to stay here!

Julia: Ah, our own beds!
Viola: I'm beat. It was a long drive.
Julia: Me too, I'm going straight to sleep.

Viola: Goodnight Julia.
Julia: Goodnight Viola, sweet dreams.

Humbolt Bay, Eureka, CA

Stay Tuned for Part 2,
Eureka, CA to Portland, OR!

Thursday, August 08, 2024

Outfits for Kendall and Willa

As you may know, we recently added Kendall to our 
doll family.  I was looking for more outfits for 
these two and found the "Glitter Girl Doll" 
outfits, at Target. These outfits fit them very well.


I found this swimsuit set first.  I wanted the girls to 
be able to swim this summer, cause boy it is hot!

Then I saw this Travel set.  It had a second swimsuit 
as well as PJs, dress and accessories.

Lastly I found this Sparkle Fashion outfit, but I 
accidentally ordered two sets!

Willa in the Travel Dress.

Kendall in the PJs

Kendall and Willa wearing their matching 
Sparkle outfits.
I love the little Gummy shoes.

Both Girls: Can we swim now?!?

Ok OK!!

YAY! Our pool is filling up!

Look at us!  Look at us!!

Wait!  Take off your hairbands.

Float on your back!

Willa: Take my picture!

Kendall: Take my picture too!!

WOO HOO!!

We love swimming!!