CALIFORNIA FUN

We began to get our heads on straight after the Christmas festivities and soon took to the road.  We stayed with Aaron and Debbie and boys who now reside in Templeton, Ca.   It is really a beautiful place with "warm" weather--almost felt like Bangalore.  It was so nice to see everyone again and catch up on all the humor and fun with Evan, Kyle and Luke.  Try as they might, they did not completely exhaust ol' grandma and gramps!

We were the oldest volunteers in Evan's art class,  ran the remote car, rode dirt bikes, hiked in the forest and played endless an fun games with the munhkins.

 

Now , could this boy charm the socks off anyone or what??

Is this a cute little family or what?  Anyone's guess as to what color hair #4 baby boy might have.   We had such a fun time with these little boys and thanks Aaron and Deb for being such fun and great hosts.

Yesterday we went to Temple Square to find our #1 missionary from Bangalore, India --dear Sister Sundaram.  We rather surprised her and she about leaped into our laps.  After long hugs and many tears we learned about all her challenges adapting to the customs, culture and embracing the work at the MTC.  Bless her courageous heart and her unwavering testimony and commitment, she still had her same broad and beautiful smile.  It was so wonderful to feel of her spirit and feel the great love we have for each other.  We are so thankful for her friendship and all she has taught US.

New Year in a New Place

It is a bit hard to believe that we have only been home 2 weeks as so much has happened and our lives have changed so quickly. We enjoyed a fun and somewhat exhausting Christmas with most of our family and we are traveling to California this week to see Aaron and Deb and boys. This year we gathered at Jason's for an early "eve" dinner so each family could have their own Christmas eve later. It is pretty amazing how much the grandkids have grown and changed and become even cuter. (how is that possible?)

Christmas morning we went to Brittany's for the fun and excitement there. It was so great to share in their happiness on that crisp Christmas morning.

Later that morning we got to do more partying with Karli and her familly and then everyone came over in the afternoon . It was such a fun family Christmas.