California Trip June 2008

Well today marks the end of a wonderful weekend! We came to Southern California to attend the Spring/Summer picnic for Jerry's company. We brought Katelyn (Katie) with us from Indiana to have some fun in the sun. We spend Saturday at Knott's Berry Farm and had tons of fun. The kids got their faces painted, we rode many of the big & small rides, ate too much, spent too much, but had a BLAST!! On Sunday, we found our way to the Balboa Peninsula on Newport Beach. We set-up shop and hit the water. Clay is a natural boogie-boarder and Tyler has a new love for tossing the frisbee. Jerry's best friend from high school, Dave Evans, and his wife & kids (Rylee and Jordan) joined us. Laynee and Rylee have previously bonded from our river trips and Maycee took naturally to babysitting Jordan so the "big kids" could get some rest & rays!!! We caught alot of waves, rays and could have stayed for days! As late afternoon approached, we decided to head back to the hotel for some swimming, barbecue and movies. Dave and Trish took Laynee home with them for her 1st sleepover. Mom and Dad were a little sad but she was all smiles. This trip wont soon be forgotten as many memories were made. We are so blessed to be able to spend this time together. We are grateful that Families Can be Together Forever as we certainly love ours! - Dad