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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Robin's Trip To California



I was able to take a trip to California, December 6th - 10th to visit my cousin, Heather. Chris came up with the idea and gave it to me as a birthday present. We started the trip off with a big family dinner at Jeff and Heather's. Uncle Miles, Auntie Ro, Willy, Dan & Kim and family, and Steve and Monique were all there for a fabulous dinner of pulled pork tacos. Jeff and Heather KNOW how to cook!!! We had a great evening.



Sunday, I went to Petaluma Christian Church with Jeff & Heather. Then we went to beach!! After naps, of course. We had fun playing on the beach and rocks, and after several of us got caught in a cold wave, we headed off to dinner at the Sandpiper. A trip to California, for me at least, is not complete without a visit to the ocean. Thank you, Heather, for planning that into our short time together.



This is what we did with the rest of our days. Our friend, Monique, took Monday off, and the three of us had a total girlfriend day - shopping at the outlet mall and lunch at Cafe Zazzle. I was able to walk with Heather and the kids to school each day. That was a neat experience for me. I was also amazed that everything was still in bloom, and that there were still leaves on the trees. The last night I was there, we went out for pizza and then drove around Petaluma enjoying some pretty fabulous Christmas light displays. Heather and Evan took me to the airport on Wednesday. We stayed and chatted as long as we could and then we had to say good-bye. That was hard! I had such a fun birthday trip, but it was over in a blink of an eye. Heather and I talked non-stop the entire time I was there, taking only short breaks for sleeping and eating. Thanks, Jeff, for putting up with us. And thank you to you all that made my trip so special.
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