Cousin Summer, her husband Stephen and their two handsome boys came over to dinner as they are visiting from Austin, TX. The whole rest of the family came over to see them, and we had a great time together, even if we were a bit cramped with having 20 people in our home! (So cramped that we didn't have room nor time to take any pictures of Summer or Stephen!)

Stephen & Summer's son Josiah

Cousins Zack & Matthew

Cousin Kris reading to our girls. The girls just loved all the attention Kris gave them.

Rachel showing Nana and Great-Uncle Sterling how to look through pictures

Elijah had to tell Zack all about Supreme Commander, a video game he plays

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Our Sunday school class got together with some more friends for a fun time at the beach.

Here are the kids that came

Rachel was mesmerized by some boys playing catch in the water

Two boys hanging out & talking about Lego or blowing up things

Hey it really does get cold here in San Diego. The bay was probably 70 degrees

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Rebekah can't decide if she wants to get her bangs cut or grow them out, so we're stuck for the time being with just trying to keep them out of her eyes!

Leslie here: I'm gone much of the day & come home to find my baby with this big shiner & no one knows what happened to her! Doesn't seem to bother her, but it sure looks awful! (especially combined with the greasy hands in the hair!)

Joanna just couldn't keep up with us

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We're home now and as Mike is still working on the last few days of photos to post, I've been reflecting on our trip as I've tackled unpacking & laundry. My thoughts, in summary:

Airfare, San Diego to Chicago: $1600

Van rental, 12 days: $489

Hotel stay, 4 nights: $380

Meals provided : 20

Gallons gas purchased: 52

Digital photos taken: 852

Time with friends & family: PRICELESS



Post-script: Time until we can afford to do this trip again: unknowable!
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