Couldn't Resist

First guitar lesson (4 Weeks):


Second guitar lesson (17 months):

Stanford Sunday

This weekend was hot. Too hot for my liking. Thank goodness today was cooler than Saturday. We got Andrew some new running shoes and decided to turn into the Stanford campus to let Blake run around for a bit before bedtime. We poked around the Rodin sculpture garden (I have been wanting to see this for some time) and enjoyed the nice weather.

A tiny version of the Thinker atop a huge sculpture:


She looks so tired:


Our family, sculpture style:


On the campus:


Blake seeming kind of tiny:


Exactly what I have been thinking about studying (ha!):


Andrew then drove us up to Skyline to show me where he bikes. I got sick to my stomach thinking of how hard he must work to get all the way to the top. As hard as I try, I still do not see the "fun" in riding a bike 15 miles straight up a hill only to turn back around and ride 15 miles back home. I am proud of you Andrew, but confused all the same. Here is what Andrew sees at the top. The ocean to the right (without clouds):


And the peninsula to the left:


We shaved LuLu this weekend and she looks like a skinny goat. Blake had his second guitar lesson from Andrew so I may post some videos back to back for effect. Time to shower and face the fact that it is Monday tomorrow. Can you say laundry?

Walter's Obituary

The service will actually be on Friday, September 4th. We look forward to seeing the whole family clan.

Tried Something New

I tried something new today. Falafel! I was so scared, but I actually loved it. Blake enjoyed it too. Forget that tahini dipping sauce though. This drive up restaurant is quite appreciated in the San Jose area so it was good to be part of the in crowd.


This lamp took my breath away when I first saw it at an antique shop. There is something so pleasing about it. Maybe Andrew will comment and let me know how he would react if he came home to find this dangling in our house.

Dusty Camera

I warned Andrew a post like this may happen.
I miss my husband's photography.
I know he is busy training for a triathlon, working hard, and brewing beer.
My blog posts would be so much better if I wasn't the one taking the pictures.
Oh, well.
Maybe he will be inspired sometime soon.

*this all stems from the fact I picked up his Nikon D-70 and had no idea what I was doing


Del Valle


May Day


Beach Patrol


Allen at his grad party

Another Trip Down Memory Lane

Walter & Irene Westersund. Together at last.

Heaven and Earth

This morning, Walter passed away and left this world with many fond memories. He will be truly missed and we are thankful that his body, mind, and soul are at peace. Blake Walter Hurst will hopefully follow in Walt's footsteps and live a strong life led with a kind heart.

You will always be with us.