Grace's Trip to California

When Nana and Papa told Grace her California cousins were coming to visit from California they also told her they were going to fly back with them to California. Grace immediately asked if she could go with them. I told her that was inappropriate to ask but I was wrong. It doesn’t hurt to ask is now Grace’s motto because Nana and Papa (after discussing it) invited Grace to go with them to California. She had an awesome time. The Liang’s house is like visiting a resort – beautiful grounds, pool, sports court, etc. They also have three dogs and during her trip acquired two guinea pigs. I am grateful that the Liangs do not have horses or Grace never would have come home!

Grace enjoyed having more time with her cousins. She told her Uncle Ken that she wanted to make sure to touch the ocean so she could say she touched both coasts in one summer. Ken made sure she did, making sure she not only touched but swam in both oceans. She also went to the American Girl store and spent time in the pool. Ken’s mother made sure Grace experienced Dim Sum at a Chinese restaurant (as opposed to a Chinese-American restaurants like what we have at home.) She loved it and is anxious to have it again. Grace visited her cousins at the perfect time – Ken’s annual office family party occurred during the trip. The Liang’s very generously took her along and she had a ball. From face painting to great food to scuba diving in a pool it couldn’t have been better. Grace thought the scuba diving was cool. She sure is good at finding and falling in love with expensive hobbies. No one introduce her to golf – okay?

While Grace was gone Craig and I took the opportunity to have some time with Hannah and Rachael. We went to a Legends Ball Game and enjoyed a week with very little fighting, crying or whining. There may something to my theory of even numbers of children but we are not evening out our odd number!

Flying home

Grace got home one day before school started. What a great way to end your summer!

Grace, Hannah and Rachael picked up Grace, Don and Janice from the airport while Mom attended the Open House at Rosa Parks. Hannah and Rachael were very glad to see Grace!