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| Cincinnati skyline from Dan's apartment |
Even though we were in California for only ten days, we managed to fit in so much, and having Becky, Scott, and Julia visit at the same time allowed for California family fun. I was sad that Dan wasn't able to join us on this trip, but hopefully another time it will work for the whole family to be together.
For those of you who want the short version, here are the main goals of this trip:
Celebrate Krista's birthday - we miss you, Krista
Visit dear friends - you all warmed my heart
Have my final appointment with Bob Havard - No more 6 month oncology checkups. Can you see me jumping with joy???
Our first few days were with Krista in Concord. She and Mike are in a new house and are enjoying the extra space that a three bedroom house affords compared to living in a one bedroom apartment. Thanks to Mike for spending much of the night babysitting the smoker so we could have such a wonderful barbecue where, in addition to the great food, we enjoyed getting together with family members, both close and extended.. Lyrica, we missed you.
Tilden Park was great with the young kids. This is the same park where we saw the mountain lion last time I visited Krista, but this time we headed to a different location in the park. We enjoyed the train, as well as the merry-go-round, but I think the highlight of the day was the attack of the mad turkey, right on LeAnne's head. If only someone had captured a quick picture!
Elizabeth and Matt joined the family in Santa Cruz. We were all eager to introduce Julia to the beach so she could experience the ocean. She wasn't impressed! The Roaring Camp RR through the Redwood trees and feeding the pigeons with Matt were much bigger hits with her.We spent the rest of the time in Visalia. Jim and Penny Purkiss were kind enough to play host and hostess. Thanks to you both for welcoming us so warmly and opening your home to us.You did such a good job of helping us fit everything we wanted into our week.And thanks for sharing Aries and Ryder.
With Linda working we had to schedule visits around school, meetings, and such, but I'm glad we got our shopping time in. It felt like we picked up right where we left off seven months ago. I love the pink Rangers shirt and have worn it so much I've had to wash it twice already.
Lunch with Sandi and Mary at Watsons was very relaxing. I love it back in their garden and the sun and friendship were equally warm.
We have already had our Thanksgiving dinner this year. Dennis and LeAnne hosted Thanksgiving a month early so we could all join in the festivities. Yummy turkey with all the trimmings and the closeness of friends and family in one October evening!
Every woman our age should have a Book Club. It is so much more than the name designation. Scrabble may be Scrabble, but Book Club will always be Book Club.
I loved going to our old house for tea. I was a little afraid of how I would feel about someone else living at our old address, but it was very pleasant. My memories are still with me and I'm glad the house has become a home for another loving family.
Laura Court-ers will always be important to me. You were a part of so many of our life experiences and each of you is special to us in your own way. There is a warm place where I keep the memories I made/make on Laura Court.
Dwight and Cathy, what a great evening of good food and playing catch-up. Of all the experiences golf has provided, letting us become friends is the best one of all.
Halloween found us in Beavercreek again. Julia enjoyed trick or treating with her Uncle Dan.
We came home to find that quite a bit of work had been done on the house. The dry wall is up so we have inside walls and the outside is coming along as well. It still looks like a January move-in. Working with a great builder makes this whole process very fun, but I am looking forward to having a real home.
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