Connecticut

We had a great trip to see Ben and Cynda. We spent the long weekend traveling and looking at the sights. We started off going to Mystic and the surrounding area. We stopped by Fort Griswold, the site of a battle during the revolutionary war. We climbed a tower to look over the old fort's breastworks. We drove to Newport Rhode Island to see the old mansions of the super rich. These mansions were built as the summer homes of the wealthy in the 1890's. The picture is of the Vanderbilt's summer home. It was amazing to see and tour these grand homes. Back to Mystic the next day. This is a very old seaport that supported a large ship building economy 150 years. On the way back to Cynda's house we stopped by for a combined railroad and steam paddle wheel boat ride up the Connecticut River. It was a beautiful scenic trip. Thanks Ben and Cynda for the great time. Made us want to live on the east coast.

Mother's Day

Shelly was so happy to have two of her daughters home for Mother's Day!!!! Cynda had spent most of last week visiting us from Connecticut. It has been nice to have her home. She scheduled this trip between jobs, she starts a new one tomorrow. Erin and Warren came up Saturday to spend time with Cynda and us. We had them all at Church and then a nice dinner. Family is great!!!!!!

Disneyland

Since we were driving by Disneyland from San Diego we decided to stop by for the afternoon and early evening. It is always fun to spend time there. One of the pictures is from on top of the Ferris wheel in California Adventure (Disney is adding a new "Land" in California Adventure).

San Diego

We have been busy attending weddings for the young people in our Ward. Two weeks ago we at the LA Temple for a wedding. We were then in San Diego this past Friday for another wedding. It is a wonderful thing to watch these Young couples make good choices!!

Grandma goes to Kentucky

Shelly loved her trip to Kentucky. She got to see with Nate and Stacie, but most of all she had time to play with Bella and Sophie. It was so much fun hanging out and being with everyone. Thanks Nate and Stacie!!!!!!

Huntington Beach

Thanks Warren and Erin for a wonderful time in Huntington. Good food and great company.

Disneyland

John had a education meeting in Southern California so we decided to treat ourselves to a Disneyland trip while we were there. I was a lot of fun, although it really started to rain later in the day.