California!

We went on a vacation this summer to California. Our main reason to go was my mom was retiring and we went to throw her a party. We spent two weeks in Cali. It was fun, but it is always nice to be back home. I have realized that I love being home. We had a really nice party for my mom, saw lots of family that I have not seen in over 4yrs or even longer. I think my mom enjoyed herself. She has friends that she has had for many years and it was nice to see them come congratulate my mom on her retirement.

We then ventured up to my dad's house for a few days. He lives up in a little mountain area I guess you could say. The kids had fun playing in his hot tub and running around outside in his yard.

Our next adventure was to San Francisco for a few days. We did all the tourist type things, went to Alcatraz, rode the Cable Car, Were entertained by the street performers, Drove down Lombard Street, walked across the Golden Gate Bridge, and went to Fishermans Warf and Pier 39. It was fun to show the kids around the city. They had all been there before, but not as tourist. We really did have a great time.







The last few days in Cali were spent visiting with old friends, relaxing, going to the movies and the pool. It was a good trip and I think the kids all had a great time. Hannah has said that she loves San Francisco and wants to live there when she grows up...we shall see!