Discovering Redlands
Our little punkin’
Saturday we wandered around the most amazing Pumpkin patch in Yuciapa, and as you can tell, had entirely too much fun. This place was halloween on steroids. Acres of amusement park-type games, hay rides, magic shows, live music, two corn mazes, a petting zoo, food vendors, bounce houses, go carts, and, of course, acres of … Continue reading
We love America: 2013 Edition
It is so wonderful being in the United States for the Fourth of July! This year, I had more than my freedom to be thankful for. We were able to spend a little time with David’s family, barbecue with a few great SGU friends and to top it off, Redlands puts on an amazing show. … Continue reading
Riding Through Redlands
This past weekend the sidewalks near our home were lined with barricades as bike riders of all ages and abilities zipped by on a downtown sprint course. The Redlands Bike Classic has been attracting professional riders since 1985. Many go on to compete in the Tour de France. According to the announcer, the professionals reached … Continue reading
Fall leaves and fun times
Over the long Veterans Day weekend, we wanted a little adventure. There were so many options. Disneyland, Knots Berry Farm, Hollywood, all in our backyard. Although these things are still on our list, we are both cheap and love the outdoors. So wandering around the stunning Lake Arrowhead was the perfect fit. It was my … Continue reading
A Parade of Homes
I have fallen in love with our beautiful neighborhood. Tree-lined streets show off trellised Victorian homes and stunning landscaping. Old, retired couples and kind families have grown up in these neighborhoods and they never leave. We’ve landed in flippin’ Mayberry. I’ve wanted to do a tour of homes for a while, so I walked around the block … Continue reading
That one day a house caught fire
Last week on the way into work, David and I noticed a plume of smoke coming from a couple blocks away. My reporter instincts started to tingle. So after I kicked the huz out of the car and into the hospital, I went over to see what was going on. Neighbors and fire trucks surrounded … Continue reading
A little boy and a great war
One of Redland’s most interesting stories lies tucked behind the shrine of Abraham Lincoln. Remember the post about the Lincoln Shrine (the largest tribute to the man west of the Mississippi)? Its existence began as a monument to a parent’s World War I heartbreak. After making a fortune in oil and settling in Redlands, Alma … Continue reading
What the guys think of quilt shops
Over the weekend, David’s mom and I found a cute little Redlands quilt shop where she could get a needed gadget and ohh and ahh over the beautiful fabrics and patterns. It was a very girly experience. On the way out of the store, I snapped this great pic of the guys. They are obviously … Continue reading
The laundry could wait
Friday evening I frantically pulled the laundry from the drier as the in-laws rolled into our little cul-de-sac. With hugs and smiles, the basket was dropped at the edge of our bed, forgotten for a whole two days. We were so happy to have David’s parents in our little humble home and to have them … Continue reading
Oh Really Redlands?
From behind the Post-It marked pages of her new book, Joan Hedges McCall told a handful of people the story of Redlands Tuesday as they gathered at the local library. A born and bred middle school teacher, her own history in Redlands goes back just a little more than 30 years. But after countless columns on area … Continue reading
