Climbing Everest

Yesterday was one of those great Northern California days. Not a cloud in the bright blue sky and nice brisk air. Given that, the girls and I took off with one of Mikayla's friends, Francesca and her dad Albert and headed to the hills. We had conceived the idea the day before and as I tend to do, I may have not been truly honest with Albert on the length and height of our planned hike. The trail we took on was Cataract Trail above Alpine Lake in Marin. Alpine Lake is fed by a stream with an abundance of waterfalls and this time of the year, the water is flowing freely. The girls were all troopers as we took off on the journey. We all started a bit cold, but by the end of the first flight of steps, we were all warm. There was plenty of support for the girlson the way up as many folks cheered their spunk for taking on the climb. Of course Albert and I pulled out the ultimate motivation and promised milkshakes and ice cream at the end of the hike. As for Albert and I, the prospect of a nice tall margarita and a warm shower got us through!

About the Jones

This is about the Jones. The Jones are a family that lives in San Rafael, California. The Jones are a very funny and fun family.

One of the Jones is John Jones. John is a very extreme and passionate person. He loves to coach his daughter Mikayla, but hates cleaning. Mikayla is almost 10,also extreme and passionate person.

Mikayla loves softball and math, but she also hates cleaning. Savannah is 7 years old, and is also extreme and passionate.

Savannah is the seven year old. Her nickname is "Bananna" but by many she's known as "No Brakes!". Savannah is a fun and positive little girl who always makes every one around her smile.

And then there's Bre. She's a spirited southerner who has adopted California as her home. She's a big Auburn Football fan and can always be found in front of a TV on football Saturdays.