3.4.13

The man and I took a drive out to Lake Berryessa this weekend. Nothing cures a hectic week like fresh air, sunshine, good tunes and a Saturday drive. Once we got to the lake, we decided to keep going and eventually wound up in Rutherford and, since it was lunch time, hit up the Rutherford Grill.

Best. French. Dip. Sandwich. Ever.

Here are a few of the sights along the way. Jason gets major points for pulling over when he spotted the tree with the blossoms on it while I was on the phone with the office — “I thought you might want to take a picture of it … ”

He gets me.

Photos (c) Catherine Bowen.

2.27.13

Spring is springing! Enjoying the beautiful weather and blooming almond orchard on my drive back to the office. Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.

2.25.13

No, that’s not the sun. I found myself experimenting with shooting in the dark and this is what my first feeble efforts resulted in. Must investigate further. Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.

11.6.12

“Operation Houston Pounce” on Rich and April led us to the beach in Galveston. Yes, the sand may have been imported … but any day at the beach makes me one happy girl. Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.

Beachgoers enjoying the mild weather as they walk along the shore in Galveston not far from the boardwalk. Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.

7.19.2012

Taking in the view at Twin Peaks, San Francisco, during a trip to The City. There was nothing about the day that I didn’t love. Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.

7.17.2012

My first trip to the Sutro Baths in San Francisco. The amazing day started with a trip to Ocean Beach and was filled with a lot of picture taking and capped off with a late-night/early morning game of darts with friends. Talk about a perfect weekend. Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.

5.10.12

Sometimes it’s the little things that make you smile. Like a yellow rose. Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.

3.28.2012

These flowers randomly decided to pop up in the grass right outside my front door. Randomly. No rhyme or reason, just poof, here ya go. They also reminded me of a dating-related analogy that my mom gave me ... Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.

3.19.2012

One more shot from my visit to Red Rocks with Therese and Jeb during my trip to Colorado. Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.

1.30.2012

I took this Saturday while being "kidnapped" and taken to Stinson Beach for the afternoon. The combination of the Corona, sandwiches and company made it one of the best days ever. Photo (c) Catherine Bowen.