Megan, Summer and I. We used to call ourselves the "MES"- and some people thought that was appropriate- mostly our parents. How I love these girls.
The boys all asleep in the back of the van on the way there. They seriously did so well.
The kids had tons of fun together. Parker was in heaven with all of Dallin's (Megan's-6) toys. William (Summer's-3) and Parker shared really well and said the funniest things to each other (their final days were full of "I'm in charge of you" "no, I'm in chare of YOU!" "NO, I'M in charge of YOU!"). Dallin (Megan's-6) was a great host and leader. Marin (Megan's-6) played with ALL boys very well and Ben tagged along quite nicely. Pierce and Mayzie were great little babies.
We had a lot of fun going to parks, candy stores, the beach, In n Out, and just hanging out at the house. Megan lives in a beautiful part of California and I wish I could live next door.
The second part of the trip was spent in Santa Cruz with Angie and Ajay. Summer drove up with me and spent a day hanging out in Santa Cruz on the pier and then left the next morning to go to AZ. I stayed with Angie and Ajay and my mom who flew in and met us. The occasion turned out to be a bit different than anticipated. Angie and Ajay were going to be adopting a baby there in California. They spent a week with a little angel they named "Belen" before the birth mother changed her mind and decided to keep the baby instead. Needless to say it was emotional and very hard for all of us, Angie and Ajay of course above all. But they handled it with more love, understanding and charity than I will ever see displayed in my life and are an absolute inspiration to me. I am grateful to have been there- to have been touched by their examples. I am unsure why this trial continues for them- I feel like they have already lived through the death of two children, one when they were told they would probably never have their own, and one when they willingly, though heartbrokenly, handed over a baby they had prepared to parent with all their hearts. But I know the Lord has a plan for them and someday we'll all look back with understanding.
Angie and Ajay stayed with Justin and Syliva McCleod (friends of Ajay's from college and a friend of mine from college too- one of those small world things) and Justin's sister and husband and fam. They were awesome friends, hosts and support system. They took us to visit some redwoods and Parker loved climbing around in them. 
He also of course loved the train yard we had to pass through to get there.
I love this girl. God really gave us each other. She teaches me so much.
He also of course loved the train yard we had to pass through to get there.
I love this girl. God really gave us each other. She teaches me so much.
2 comments:
Boy you two look alike in that last picture.
Looks like fun!
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