Trains & Apple Pies

Mom, Michaela, the boys and I took a quick trip down to Carlsbad. It was great to see Chris & Dianna's new house! I miss the old one for the memories but it was time and I'm happy for them. Carlsbad was beautiful as always. While there, I took Lisa out to lunch and spent most of my time with her. I've missed her a lot and I wish we could spend more time together. We all watched Annie together and grandpa spent the early mornings with the boys. He was so impressed with them and I was so proud when he told me that I was doing a great job in raising them...he told me 4 times! Quadruple Whami! He also loved that they are such fruit eaters. I pawned all his fruit on them!

The big highlight of the trip was mom's idea. I had no idea there was a train right there in Carlsbad! Mom bought tickets and mom, Jeff, Lisa, the boys & I rode the train almost down to San Diego. We got off and walked the little beach streets. They were lined with furniture/decor shops and clothing shops. We were enjoying the weather and each other's company looking for...ice cream! We found a little place and were so happy! After that we headed back and caught the train just in time! Marcelus LOVED it! Here are the pictures. I didn't get many:(

While I was in Logandale, we had a fundraiser for my ONH Journey. It was a Spaghetti dinner but the Bake Sale took the trophy. It was huge and there were so many wonderful goodies. There were so many people who worked hard to donate to the Bake Sale. My aunt Debbie made lots of things including Apple Pies. They sold out really fast! The boys helped her make them the night before and they loved it, especially Phoenix. He got so possessive of that apple core machine! It was great to see my aunt Debbie and some of her kids. I don't get to see everyone as much as I used to or as much as I'd like.