I've just come home from an evening at the Oakland Zoo with the family, the entire zoo was decorated with Christmas lights and it was beautiful. The kiddos had a super time and we adults enjoyed it too. Seeing little Mia wiggle her way up to the glass so she could see the ants in action, Kallie carrying her new animal from Build a Bear with her everywhere, Keanna being the social director and Timothy taking it all in with his beautiful eyes. What special little bundles of joy they area.
Earlier we had met at the California Pizza Kitchen for an early dinner and everyone found something great to eat, what a nice place to visit. We met in Pleasanton at the mall and were given great service.
I started the day at 6 am, rolled out at 5:59 and got to the alarm before it went off. After a quick shower and a quick breakfast it was on the road to Blackhawk, a high end development nestled in the foothills at the base of Mt. Diablo. The home I inspected was huge, 4,000 sf and on a point with about 200 degree views, inground pool, high end kitchen and huge family room with step behind wet bar and a fireplace which protruded into the room. It was nice, rooms were large, ceilings were high and flooring was new. As I walked outside taking photos the morning air was still freezing which tended to quicken my steps just a bit.
Once I was through inspecting then I turned to shooting comparable photos for this appraisal and another one that is very challenging that I'll work on tomorrow.
I've now had the fire burning non stop for about 3 days and the home is comfortable because of it. Love the new wood, worth the price. The heat is so much more enjoyable than just forced air furnace with its hot air and then cold spots.
We are fast approaching the end of this year, one that has contained suffering, heart break, times of joy, friendships and a family that is so easy to love. Sure we don't all agree on lots of things, we are bright, opinionated, stubborn folk but more than that we love each other and want to see each other succeed, be happy, be healthy and prosper. We all have our challenges and facing life as a family we can lighten each others load a bit from time to time. I love that.
Sending love to all,'
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