Family, friends, deer and dolphins...

This past weekend this dad had the sheer joy of sharing it with his daughter. Laura flew out for a long weekend and we made the most of her short visit. A native Californian, Laura set out to fill our days with an itinerary that covered visits to Old Town Temecula for Pete's birthday celebration on Friday evening with his car club compadres. Saturday was filled with a trip to Hollywood and cherished time with Reuben, Joyce and family. Sunday was set aside for a nice getaway to Catalina Island. Monday we revisited the neighborhood that Laura grew up in topped off with a lunch visit with her best friend from childhood Rachel and her family. Tuesday meant the weekend was over and her return to Michigan. I was bummed but grateful that not only was I so happy for her visit but to know she enjoyed her time spent with new and old friends along with our family that loves her so much.