A Dip in Sutter Creek

Simone takes a little dip in Sutter Creek, an old-gold panning town in California.

Volcano

Simone gallops through a creek at Aunt Elsa's house in Volcano, CA.

Simone Cone

Simone wades her way through the deep snow up on Carson Pass on California's old Highway 88.

Flume Trail

Simone sits next to the flume on Mt. Davidson high above Virginia City.

Guard Watch

Simone looks out grandma and grandpa's bedroom window in Virginia City, NV.

Snuggling with Grandpa

Simone enjoys a bone on grandpa's lap in Virginia City.

Roadtrip

Simone looks longingly north up I-5 as we drive south towards Nevada.

Wayfarer

Simone enjoys the fire during our stay at the Wayfarer Inn in Vida, OR.
Coincidentally, it was also her sixth birthday today!

Peoria

Simone takes a rest by a drain at a park down Peoria Road.

Snuggle

Simone snuggles on mom's lap one lazy afternoon.

Sleepy Girl

Simone snuggles on dad's lap.

Bedtime

Simone and dad crashed on the couch.

Humongotongue

Simone plays with her new humongotongue, courtesy of Sam and Jess ;)

Thirsty Girl

Simone gets a quick drink of freshwater from a stream leading to the ocean at Seal Rock.

Chew Toy

Simone frolics with a piece of driftwood at the beach.

Coy

Simone's coy look.

On Duty

Simone checks things out as we pack up and get ready to go.

Cabin Time

Simone takes it easy out at Dennis and Mary's cabin at Three Rivers.

Where's the frog?

Simone looks for a frog in the vegetable garden.

Lice!

Simone somehow managed to catch lice. Here, she tolerates a bath using an insecticidal soap in an effort to try and get rid of them.