California

We had a great trip to Calif. Left early Sat am, and made it to Sacramento, where my Uncle lives. My Aunt came over to visit and we all went to the Spaghetti Factory. It was a great start to the week. It was actually overcast in Sacramento, and only in the 80's, which is unusual summer weather.



On Sunday we went to Los Altos, where Jenny's parent's live. It was warm there, in the 90's, which is also unusual! We were able to letterbox around town, Mom and I went to a great lunch, the kids played in parks, and we relaxed.
On Tues we went to San Francisco. We took the kids up to Coit tower (and found a letterbox), went to the beach, and ended the day with a trip to the de Young Museum to see the King Tut exhibit. The kids really enjoyed it. It was presented very well, and was interesting. I think there was more Bling when it came the first time, but it was still very impressive. It made a long day, and we were pretty tired that night. My dad had taped a documentary on what went into setting the exhibit up which was really interesting.



On Wed we went over to Fresno. It was 107deg, which was not unusual. The next Sun, after we left Kyler there, they broke a record - 112deg. In Fresno we usually hit a movie or two (Harry Potter this time), and swim a lot. The house is cool, so we stay inside. We visit Starbucks. Kipp planned at mini-reunion with some high school friends that he has become reacquainted with through Facebook. It was at a pizza parlor owned by another Bullard High student, and we met Jennifer and Lisa. It was fun to get caught up and find out how people have turned out!

Sat we left Kyler in Fresno and met my parents to had off Ilea. The kids spend the next week with one set of grandparents, and then the next year they switch. It's a great time, and we enjoy the quiet time at home also! We drove to Sacramento again, and saw Up with Uncle Ken. Then Sunday the long drive home. All in all, a good trip.