California II

My childhood friend Donelle, was having a baby shower the same time we were going to get to California, so we left a little early so I could surprise her.  I really wasn't confident we'd get there because we always have something go wrong when we go on trips.  So it was such a great surprise, even to myself, when I made it!  I am terrible with secrets, but it worked.  It was so fun to be there and talk to all the old high school friends, I had to pry myself away!  (In the photo Lisa Papple, Donelle Anderson, me, Ashley Gustafson)  

Thank you Aunt Kathy and Uncle Randy making the surprise possible and also for:

• Letting us stay the night at your beautiful house in Carlsbad (coincidentally only 3 miles from the shower)  
• Taking us swimming (where you can hear music under water),
• Baby sitting the kids all afternoon, 
• Helping Seb set up camp, 
• Insisting I drive your fancy car, 
• Taking us out to dinner, 
• Buying my kids donuts for breakfast, 
• And taking us to Legoland.  

Really!?  I wonder why my kids want to live with you guys!!  You guys are so great I can't say enough.