When they moved in , the neighborhood houses were still being built . They remember that there was nothing green as far as you could see , no birds , no trees , no bushes , no flowers . One of the things they have loved during their 31 years in the home is watching the neighborhood mature .
For the past 4½ years , Lynn has been on staff at the United Presbyterian Church in Watsonville . She is the Director of Spiritual Life and Outreach , and works 30 hours a week . Andy works four days a week for Harris Ranch so this gives them space in their lives to enjoy family time with their kids and grandkids , gardening , cooking ( and we love to experiment with new dishes ), traveling , and spending time with friends . One of Andy ’ s favorite hobbies is golfing and Lynn enjoys reading . Their ideal Saturday afternoon is working in the yard , swimming , having their kids over , and barbecuing .
The Viale home is a cook ’ s delight inside and out … the backyard is an inviting and a delightful mix of functionality and fun . Andy is a gardener who takes pleasure in big and little surprises … like the miniature garden in a pot or the hanging decoration made completely from automobile parts , or the archway that frames the antique wooden rocking horse . The backyard has hosted weddings , baptisms and more than a few parties .
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