More friends CA/AZ

Hi all,

Just a quick blog as things are busy around here. The New Year hit and so did the school books. Lots of grading and checking to make sure everyone is on track. Some are, some aren't.......things never change!

We spent the week between Christmas and New Years in San Diego. It was strange being on the beach in December. But, it was nice. We were at a Marine base - Camp Pendelton - and it was quiet and you could hear the waves crashing at night, LOVE THAT!

While we were there one of the cadets from West Point the Dad coached in boxing came to visit. We had just found out the month before that he was living in San Diego, so when we arrived we looked him up. Jamey came down with his 2 year old daughter and had a little visit. It was so nice to see him. He looks the same and I am sure we have aged! HA! The last time we saw him Pooh had just been born, so that was a while ago.

Next we headed to AZ. Dad's aunt and uncle spend a few months down there each year. It was so nice to see family after so many months on the road. Deb and Rog took us around, showed us the deal with the RV park, hung out at the pool with us, and had New Years Day dinner with us. It was fun. We played some games as well (which the girls, Deb and I love to do, but the boys don't!) and this always a great time. We laughed and just had a nice quiet time hanging out.

After that the we drove north to Phoenix and while the boys tried to get tickets to the Packer game here in AZ, the girls, Kik and I drove to Whole foods. While I was there I decided to try and get in touch with my friend Anice. She and I met in 6th grade and she moved to AZ with her family at the end of 9th grade/beginning of 10th. We have kept in touch off and on all these years and I happened to have her phone number. I called her up and off we went to find her home, only 6 miles from Whole Foods.

We only stayed a short time, but it was so fun to chat and meet her family. We were remembering old times listening to the GoGo's and hiking at Ramapo. So much fun. She has an easy laugh and welcomed us into her home, even though she had just gotten back from vacation only the day before.

Next we are headed east to places unknown, but I am sure you will hear about them soon enough. The weather in the southwest is warm and sunny, but I need some grass, pine trees and snow! But the chance to see all of this has been amazing.

XO Mom