From Kellisa's Path - Thanks for a great 2021!

 This is our 72nd and final post for 2021. It was our 4th most posts in a year, but a record year as far as unique visits. Kellisa's Path topped 87.7K visits and we thank everyone who has ever stopped by to check us out. Thank you!

This blog started in September 2011 as a way for Kellisa's grandma and a few others could follow her travels and adventures. It has grown to include Egypt and our reach is worldwide with over 333,000 visitors. Much appreciation! 

I don't fully understand how so many people from other countries find Kellisa's Path and for the first time, the United States came in second place for the most visits, and as you can see below, it wasn't even close.

For the first time ever, we are setting goals for the new year. We would like to achieve new records by having at least 100 new posts and top 100K unique visits!

Indonesia	41,638
United States	11,171
Germany	10,326
Sweden	6,073
Israel	5,043
Hong Kong	2,565
Russia	2,406
Ukraine	1,211
China	987
Canada	907
Turkey	691
France	511
Netherlands	505
Singapore	268
Belgium	259
United Arab Emirates	194
Japan	168
United Kingdom	139
Pakistan	125
Other	2,487

Christmas 2021

 

It's Officially A Christmas Tree Tradition

 For the second year in a row, we got a permit to cut down a Christmas tree in select areas of the Tahoe National Forest. Like last year, Egypt was my partner and she selected the perfect tree after driving down a few snow covered roads. The tree didn't look so big when compared to other, far more mature trees in the forest, but after a few clips here and there, it was a dream come true type tree for our house. 

 

Kiefer Cushion Float Collar

 Kellisa is not a paid sponsor or brand ambassador and we don't have any financial stake when we highly recommend the Kiefer Cushion Float Collar. In fact, we wish we purchased one many years ago. We've been using a large, blue float which we also love for at least 10 years, but it's bulky, hard to pack for travel, takes a long time to dry, and needs some of its filling replaced every few years. 

The cushion float collar doesn't look comfortable and that's the main reason why we never purchased one. After forgetting our blue float on a recent trip, we decided to finally pull the trigger and buy a cushion float collar because it could be delivered to our hotel in just 2 days. Kellisa never complained about comfort and enjoyed her new found independence in the water. Like any other device, we need to keep a close eye on Kellisa to make sure she doesn't go under the water, but I was confident enough in the float to let her venture out on her own beyond my reach.

Because of its size, and relatively quick drying, this seems like our answer for future trips, even if we're flying.  

  

California's Great America - 2021 Winterfest

 

Thanksgiving Dinner 2021

 

Monterey Bay Aquarium

 Thanksgiving 2021 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium 

November 25, 2021

Pier 39

 We went to observe the resident sea lions at Pier 39 and stayed to watch a magic show, do some shopping, and ate an amazing dinner!

Fremont Marriott - Silicon Valley, CA

 Why is Egypt all smiles and Kellisa blowing kisses, "Goodbye?" 

Because the girls stayed in a room by themselves with Evie for the first time ever on our recent trip to the South Bay. We did have adjoining rooms, but they has a blast sharing a room.

Goosenecks View Trail

 

Paluxy River Trail

 

Little River Trail

 

Spirit Mound Trail

 

Jerimoth Hill - Highpoint Trail

 

Boardwalk Loop

 

Front Nine Trail

Discovery Point Trail

 

Antelope and Buffalo Springs Trails

 

Woods/Boardwalk/Butterfly Meadows Trails

 

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

1. Mix                                                                                

   - 2 pounds ground chicken

   - 1.5 cups bread crumbs 

   - 2 large eggs

   - Garlic powder

   - Salt and Pepper

2. Form meatballs

3.  Bake meatballs at 400F for 10 minutes

4. Combine

   - 10 tbsp. melted butter

   - 5 FL OZ Cayenne Garlic Tabasco Sauce

   - 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

5. Place meatballs in slow cooker 

6. Pour sauce over meatballs

7. Cook on Low for 2 hours

8. Top with Ranch Dressing

Prairie Dog Town Trail

 

Max Patch

 

Bloomington Bog Trail

 

Canyon Rim Trail

 

Grassland Trail

 

Sewalls Falls Trail

 

Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Loop

 

Overlook Trail

 

Sunset Loop

 

Path of the Sky People

 

Big Island Loop Trail

 

Old Growth Forest Trail

 

Au Sable Light Station Trail

 

Pond Path

 

Deep Pond Trail

 

Timber Point Trail

 

Alligator Marsh Trail

 

Fitness Loop

 

Scenic Overlook Trail

 

Overlook Trail

 

Blue Trail Loop

 

Interpretive and Tamarack View Trails

 

Oregon #103 and Rim #102