Thursday, November 12, 2009

School Resource Officer's New Vehicle


West Sacramento Police Department School Resource Officer Mark Kirkland in his new vehicle. The SRO's provide a law enforcement presence on school campuses and and work in collaboration with the School District to offer counseling, crisis intervention, classroom presentations and mentoring.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Stone Pointe Veterans Memorial



This monument was erected by Petrovich Development at their Stone Point Center to honor Veterans of WW II.
See Sacbee.com-for a list of California soldiers that have been lost in Afghanistan & Iraq

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Yolo Fliers Club


The Yolo Flier's Club: fly in, play a round of golf, eat a bit of lunch then fly out!
The Yolo Flier's Club in Woodland, CA



Monday, November 9, 2009

Frenzy at the Finch Feeder


Our finch feeder has been the hub of activity this week...they seem to love the Nyjer Seed that we have been putting out.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

A Fall Tradition - Bobbing for Apples


The kids had a great time bobbing for apples at a party in our neighborhood!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

The Ziggurat Building est. 1998


Construction of this 400,000 square foot office building on the Sacramento River cost 60 million dollars and was partially financed by the West Sacramento Redevelopment Agency. The building was designed by architect: EM Kado Associates in accordance with the traditional rules of the Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui. See the CalifDGS video tour below of the Ziggurat's "Secret Room".

Friday, November 6, 2009

Patios De Castillo


Offering a very charming design, affordable rents and great location, The Patios De Castillo is one of the newly updated apartment complexes located in the Old Broderick area.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Eye Catchers


Blue Sun in the morning...hope that everyone is enjoying this great sunny weather we are having!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Great Fishing at the Barge Canal Access




The Barge Canal Access recreational area on Jefferson Boulevard offers a boat launch for non-motorized boats, bank fishing, picnic area and walking path for bird and people watching. Cliff said he saw a young man catch a pretty big salmon there the other day...yum!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Road Work on "Saterday" ???


Caught a spelling error on this road work sign near the Garden Street intersection. Kids...a lesson to study your spelling words...

Monday, November 2, 2009

American Paint


Thank you Georgeanne Golobe for sharing this photo. Per Georgeanne "I was on my way to the pumpkin patch, and I saw this horse. At first he wouldn't come to the fence, but when he did he was so friendly. It was almost like he "posed" for me!
-Georgeanne Golobe

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Day of the Dead...La Calavera de la Catrina


I brought this beautiful Catrina doll back from Mexico last year. La Calavera de la Catrina is one of the most popular figures of the Day of the Dead celebrations. The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos or All Souls' Day) is a holiday celebrated November 1st and 2nd in Mexico and by Latin Americans living in the United States and Canada. I brought this beautiful Catrina doll back from Mexico last year.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Trick or Treat! Pumpkin carving in the hood!



Give me something good to eat! Oh no--too much candy--pumpkin spewing! Thank you Catherine McDonald for sharing these great photos from their Halloween Pumpkin Carving Gathering!

Friday, October 30, 2009

Evangeline's Costume Mansion



A visit to Evaneline's Costume Mansion in Old Sacramento is a must if you are looking for a costume this Halloween! Click on this link to Webshots for more photos of their great costume collection.