October in Utah and Jon’s visit – October 7-20, 2017

In October we embark upon a lengthy stay in St. George. We were in Utah in September, now this month, and we hope to go again in November. As the holidays approach it becomes more difficult to get away for more than a few days so December is definitely out. We are enjoying our time in Utah and as the weather improves it will be even better. Highlighting this stay is a visit from Jon for a long weekend. His work obligations have given him less time than usual to come and relax and play tennis and golf.

Before he arrives we have a little quiet time with just John and me. It is hard not to spend some time every day looking out the window.

Looking out over the pond at sunset
A great white heron on the rock outside the window

We meet Jon at the St. George Airport on October 12th. Before you know it he is ensconced in one of his favorite spots.

Jonathan reading a book on the couch

But he needs to cram a lot into 4 days so the next morning we are all out on the tennis court. We manage to squeeze in three sessions while he is here.

Jon on the tennis court

He tries to do all his favorite things –  go shopping, eat at our favorite restaurants, play golf and still have time for reading and arranging music. He manages to do them all!

Jon and John at Mongolian BBQ

But all too quickly his time here is over and after many hugs we drop him off at the airport.

Mom and Jon before going out to dinner

We spend another four days in St. George and after an overnight in Bakersfield we arrive back in Pleasanton on October 20.

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