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last weekend in California

Last week, Kelly went to a technical conference in San Jose on Tuesday. On Thursday, I flew out to join him for a couple of days. His rental car was a P T Cruiser and I dropped him off at Avis on Saturday before taking him to the airport, then I picked up my rental car from Hertz, and stayed through Monday.
Here he is just before packing up to leave.
On Friday night, we drove to Rodeo to have dinner with the Aunts and my mom, who had arrived into Oakland early that afternoon.
Here is Kelly with my cousin, Hollie. She's so much fun. Like most of my California cousins, they rarely leave their state. One of these days, it would be nice to have her visit us in Texas.
Kelly and I had a great time together on our brief getaway. As the kids get older, it's easier to arrange things like this. Lindsey spent the night at a friend's house on Thursday, and Christopher spent the night at someone else's. Then on Friday night, we had Merideth sleep over with them.

Comments

Heidi said…
Fun! how was the weather?
Kelly said…
Rainy here and there, but pleasant on Friday when I was out and about, which was nice.
Anonymous said…
What fun to spend some alone time together. How neat that y'all did that! Cute top!
RuthAnn said…
That is a cute shirt! It looks great on you. I'm glad you were able to go to CA for a visit. I agree...they need to leave the fantastic state of CA and come visit the Fantastic state of TEXAS.
ninnies said…
Hey Mom! Looks like you guys had a blast there! :D I love the PT Cruiser. It's pretty awesome. ♥I love you!
Lonna said…
It sounds like you had a great little get away. I think that everyone deserves to spend some alone time away with their spouses. Way to go.
Bobbi said…
Kelly, I finally read your message on my blog re: Sherm's birthday in Feb. I have enjoyed your comments on my blog and like to read yours, too. I'd love to have you add my site to your list, and I will add yours to mine. (technically, I will have Heidi add it, since I don't know how to do that yet!) Thanks, and I look forward to getting to know you more--and meeting you in person!
LaNan said…
Cute pic of you and your hubbie. Can't wait to see you ski trip pics!
Julie V. said…
Hollie looks cute

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