San Diego Trip

I know everyone is waiting with baited breath to hear about my trip to San Diego to visit my family there. Well, first of all, it was a really quick trip. I had a hard time getting away from work so 2 and a half days is what worked. My flight from Charleston at 6:00 AM (yup - before morning almost) went without a hitch - thank you Delta. I arrived on time at 10:15 and there was Ryan! He met me at luggage and it was so delightful to look up when I heard my name and see my son! He is still so good looking! Looks just like me!

Ryan had managed to plan his day around my visit and we headed right home - no work for him! Both of my wonderful little grandchildren were awake and waiting for me when we arrived. I was prepared for Kevin (3 and a half) to be stand-off-ish for some time but that did not happen. After letting Blackjack (Ryan and Lisa's wonderful German Shepherd) cover me with hair Kevin was ready to hold my hand and show me to my casita.

From that moment on it was grandsons and grandsons! I loved it! We talked and played the whole time. I played Lego and watched Kevin ride his bike in the yard, I played a fair amount of pretend (I loved being a Fireman!) and had a wonderful time listening to Justin laugh! Nothing like a baby giggle! We went to the Pumpkin Patch and road rides, did the slide and visited the animals. We took a walk in the canyon behind their house. I had never taken a walk in the rough with a stroller...not easy but do-able. Lisa is a real sport - pushing that stroller everywhere so that she and Justin can be a part of the activities. Kevin spent a fair amount of time on Dad's shoulders - and the rest with his hand in mine! I loved it!

I had to wake up before morning again to come home but at the end of the long day I had Kirby there meeting me at the airport and it was so good to see him. The weekend was fast but so very wonderful. I love those little guys!