Travel :

OK; I got ahead of myself. We are currently in Carlsbad CA for a week of activities in So-Cal! It's the annual trek to the time share with Hilton Grand Vacat Club, just across from Leggo Land. Ash and Paul and the grand-kids have come over too! We all had a great day at Leggo Land, and tomorrow is Disneyland if everything goes as planned. That promises to be a blast. This evening, as perhaps you have surmised, U Ken and A Susan drove down and we had a great dinner together and some Chamnpagne after in the condo. Was a really fun time remembering past experiences together and planning the Big Wedding! Incidentally, I finally got a glimpse of the Bridegroom to Be from a nice big photo!! Handsome Dude, Kristin! (looks a lot like Doug). A pic of the view from the condo follows..the ocean is indeed visible from the new balcony but is about 1/2 mile away. The kids are so fun, are really enjoying the rides and activities. Matteo and Addie each got their Driver's License on the race track (kind of like their mom did...), rode the "horses" in the jousting tournament, up this and down that, even the roller coasters! For kicks I'll experiment and see if I can "publish" a couple here. Have two more full days, then I'll take Ash to a meeting in Laguna Beach and Paul heads home. I head for Orange Co. airport and pick up Erica for another couple of days, then we all drive home Sat pm to stay in Phx Sat night. Some photos will follow hopefully.. Love to all, DAD