Family and Friends

Part of our vacation plan was to try and see friends and family whenever possible.  We had some success and some failures.  But when we did hook up we had some nice visits.

We got to visit twice with my father and Fran, and Jodie also made one of the visits.

While in the Inland Empire, I was able to connect with and old friend from my DPSS working days.  Sue was one of my assistants for several years.  She always found a way to lighten the day with fun sayings and cartoon art work.  I have used one of those saying while working guest services at Target.  All of our state forms had letters and numbers to identify them, on of the best was the 210LLPOF  (Liar Lair Pants on Fire)

 Our friends, the Daniel's always let us stay with them whenever we are in California.  Larry and Jim used to work together at Norco, they also rode bikes on the weekend.  Larry & Jim got to ride a few times again.  Linda went to the Regan Library with us.  We have such a good time when we visit them.

 And we love their dog,  Murphy.

We got to meet up with Tammy and Eric, Brittani and Regan for lunch in Huntington Beach. 

 We were able to see my Aunt Lynda (Bobbie) and Uncle Bernie in Mariposa. We have not seen them since before we moved to Texas.

This is my youngest cousin Danny, his wife Katy and son Garrett.  Danny is only a year older than Kelly.  We also got to see David, Kristin and son Matt, although no pictures.  

 We met up with Jodie, Jenna and Jake and spent 2 days at Disneyland.

 We spent almost 3 weeks with Jodie and George in Snohomish

 We had fun with our friends Dave and Linda Grant.  We always have an adventure with them.  We met on our mission when we both served at Morningside Farm on Vashon Island, WA.

 A few days on Vashon Island with Jim and Diane Copitzky.

We also spent a day with Roy and Carroll Chapman although no pictures that day.

 Our visits with our family and friends was a true highlight of our vacation.  There were others we would have liked to have seen, but vacations and illness prevented it.  Maybe next time.