California trip (part two - see below for first part.)

We went out to eat a couple of times.



And Lois managed to squeeze in a party on the last night. It started out as a chance to see Leslie's old elementary school friends but turned into a birthday party for Christopher. (Check out the look he is giving the cake.)



It was a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing trip and a great chance to reconnect as a family, both with the Hansons and with each other.

We are a bit tired now, though. We travelled all day yesterday and didn't arrive at home until one in the morning. Then, Leslie had to run to Wal-Mart to stock our fridge with food for Christopher's birthday party today.

Next, we had to get up at 5:30 am (OK it was 8:30 Pennsylvania time, but 3 hours earlier California time) to get everyone ready for church. Aaron was baptized today! He prayed to ask Jesus to be his savior in May and asked if he could be baptized shortly thereafter. We remembered the camera, but the batteries ran out.

The whole family caught some naps (except me) and bounced back into action to host a lovely evening birthday party outside with the Leiseys and Mylins.



So, now we face the burden of unpacking and catching up on a week of work not done. But it was worth it. At least we'll be able to catch up next weekend. No, wait! We are travelling up to Williamsport to see the Schans next weekend. Catching up may have to wait a while.