Showcasing the beauty of the Sacramento area. Using my Phantom quadcopter (drone) to photograph and video the beautiful Sacramento Area.
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Visited the Downtown Arena Site the last week of December. It looks like most of the excavation is done and they are now prepping the site to begin building. My earlier video from November is on the next page.
Dovewood Court is a magical place where you can take a mug of hot chocolate and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Drive the court if you must but walk it if you can. Something special happens when you walk Dovewood Court.
Adventure Christian School held their annual Jog-a-thon today. It was a beautiful day and the kids were in great spirits as they raised money to help improve their school.
This year they are raising money to replace the preschool tables and chairs. After 15 years of use its about time to retire the current furniture. They are also raising funds for a gym and sports field for the kids. If you would like to make a donation contact Robin.
These are a few of my favorite things to do at The Galleria Mall in Roseville.
As a techno-geek I'm always drawn to the Apple Store. There is just a different kind of vibe when you walk through the doors.
After playing with the iPads for a bit I head over the Lolly and Pops for a sweet treat. This is just a magical place. The staff is so friendly and are always happy to give you a little sample of something delicious. Can you believe they get to go to conferences all about candy? Beats the heck out of my real estate conferences.
Now that my sweet tooth has been satisfied maybe I'll check out Banana Republic. Until I discovered this store I really didn't understand how the cut of clothing can make a huge difference on how something looks on you. Hands down my favorite place to shop for clothing.
It's about time to give the kids a little shopping time. Let's go to the Disney Store. This is another store that just has that special vibe to it. It truly is a magical place for the kids. With the flick of her wand the magic mirror comes to life.
Now I'm going to head over the Chapel Hats. There aren't too many hat shops in Sacramento and Chapel was great find. The staff is very friendly and always very helpful. I love that hats are coming back.
As you are headed past Brookstone you have to peek in and see if the drone is out flying. This is just a fun store to browse through. They have things you didn't know you had to have. Time for a snack. That means Wetzel's Pretzels. For me it's the mini pretzel dogs with jalapeño cheese sauce.
Now that our hunger has been satisfied it's safe to head over to William Sonoma. It's a very dangerous place to visit if you are hungry. This just might be the best smelling store in the universe.
One more stop for the kids as she drags us to Build-A-Bear. Little did I know that this cute bear would need to have like 10 different outfits. No kidding….the bear has it's own closet. Every once in awhile you need to stop by and just give the bear a bath. It's been a long day at the mall and it's time to sit and relax. Lucky for us Starbucks is right next door to the outdoor play area. Mom and Dad get our favorite coffee or tea and let the kids explore the play area.
Can you really say its fall until you have visited a pumpkin farm? The Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights is celebrating its 40th year in operation. Check them out at www.pumpkinfarm.net
There is plenty to do for the entire family. Ride the train around the 16 acre farm. Have lunch in the shaded picnic area. And, of coarse you have thousands of pumpkins to choose from.
Maybe you would like to start your experience off by checking out the animals.
I'm not sure the chickens like to be petted but I know this cute little goat loves to be scratched on his nose. Or maybe an adventure in the corn maze? Don't worry, if you aren't back in a couple of days they will send out a search party. Vanessa has picked out a few pumpkins. Do you think Mom will let her keep them all? I bet not. After passing on the haunted barn she decided to play on the bounce house for a bit. Time for a break? Bring a lunch and enjoy the shaded picnic area. If you forgot some treats don't worry, they have a little snack shack. These three got caught trying to sneak into the haunted barn without paying.
William Land Park was purchased with funds left to the city by William Land when he died in 1911. 238 Acres were purchased in 1918 for $147,000.
In the 1940's Land Park Kiddie Land was opened to the delight of the kids in Sacramento. The name was later changed to Funderland after the new owners remodeled the park in 1990.
After a day of going for a log ride maybe the younger kids would like to explore Fairytale Town just across the street. Fairytale Town opened in 1959. This wonderful addition to William Land Park brought all the fairytales that we read as children to life. You can walk the crooked mile or visit the Three Little Pigs.
In 1927 the "Little Zoo in the Park" opened with about 40 animals on about 4 acres of land. The "Little Zoo" has grown over the years to its current size of 14.2 acres.
If kiddie games aren't your thing then try your hand at a round of golf. The only thing to do after your great day at William Land Park is to visit a Land Park Icon for some ice cream. Vic's has been the place to go for a sweet treat since 1947. It's the perfect way to end your day.
If you heard a few cow bells in Land Park on Sunday don't worry, it wasn't a stampede in the regular sense. It was just a few of the thousands of spectators and supporters cheering on the over 5,000 runners that participated in the 2014 Urban Cow Half Marathon and 5K run. The weather was perfect and the times were fast. So fast in fact that a young man broke the world record. The fastest time ever for a 10-year old in a half marathon. Even if you weren't fast enough to break a record it was a great event and obviously from the turn out it's a favorite in Sacramento.
Even a little rain couldn't keep the crowds away from this years Citrus Heights Sunday Funday.
There was something to do for the whole family. While the kids played on one of the many bounce houses Mom and Dad had plenty of food and vendors to keep them busy.
Some kids tried to surf while others flew down the zip line or rode a pony.
Still others had fun getting a tattoo or dancing with the Disney dancers on the main stage. If you didn't make it out this year you will certainly want to put Sunday Funday on your calendar for next year.
The Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum is a learning center that allows students of all ages to explore California's early days of education. Located in the Capital City's historic Old Sacramento area, the
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum is a living
replica of traditional one- room schoolhouses found throughout America in the late 1800s. The Old
Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum is open most weekdays and weekends to the general public, and weekdays by appointment for school field trips. Costumed schoolmarms and school masters are available to tell about school life in 19th century
California, and sometimes even lead visitors in a lesson. The one- room replica schoolhouse, established in 1977 by community volunteers, features a pot- bellied stove, vintage student desks and other furnishings typical of the period.
As a techno-geek I'm always drawn to the Apple Store. There is just a different kind of vibe when you walk through the doors.
After playing with the iPads for a bit I head over the Lolly and Pops for a sweet treat. This is just a magical place. The staff is so friendly and are always happy to give you a little sample of something delicious. Can you believe they get to go to conferences all about candy? Beats the heck out of my real estate conferences.
Now that my sweet tooth has been satisfied maybe I'll check out Banana Republic. Until I discovered this store I really didn't understand how the cut of clothing can make a huge difference on how something looks on you. Hands down my favorite place to shop for clothing.
Now I'm going to head over the Chapel Hats. There aren't too many hat shops in Sacramento and Chapel was great find. The staff is very friendly and always very helpful. I love that hats are coming back.
As you are headed past Brookstone you have to peek in and see if the drone is out flying. This is just a fun store to browse through. They have things you didn't know you had to have. 
Time for a snack. That means Wetzel's Pretzels. For me it's the mini pretzel dogs with jalapeño cheese sauce. 
Now that our hunger has been satisfied it's safe to head over to William Sonoma. It's a very dangerous place to visit if you are hungry. This just might be the best smelling store in the universe. 
Every once in awhile you need to stop by and just give the bear a bath.
It's been a long day at the mall and it's time to sit and relax. Lucky for us Starbucks is right next door to the outdoor play area. Mom and Dad get our favorite coffee or tea and let the kids explore the play area.
William Land Park was purchased with funds left to the city by William Land when he died in 1911. 238 Acres were purchased in 1918 for $147,000.
Fairytale Town opened in 1959. This wonderful addition to William Land Park brought all the fairytales that we read as children to life. You can walk the crooked mile or visit the Three Little Pigs.
The only thing to do after your great day at William Land Park is to visit a Land Park Icon for some ice cream. Vic's has been the place to go for a sweet treat since 1947. It's the perfect way to end your day.
If you heard a few cow bells in Land Park on Sunday don't worry, it wasn't a stampede in the regular sense. It was just a few of the thousands of spectators and supporters cheering on the over 5,000 runners that participated in the 2014 Urban Cow Half Marathon and 5K run. The weather was perfect and the times were fast. So fast in fact that a young man broke the world record. The fastest time ever for a 10-year old in a half marathon. Even if you weren't fast enough to break a record it was a great event and obviously from the turn out it's a favorite in Sacramento.
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