Dan and I had a wonderful trip to San Diego.  We talked about it all the way home today.  We got to see three of the four Baldridge boys (Dean, Dale and Darrell in order of visits).

We also spent time with David--two and a half is such a great age.  He's inventive, articulate, playful, not too demanding and a general delight to be around.  The same day we spent with him, Dan and I golfed in the morning.  Then we joined Dale for lunch and had a great, relaxed talk with him. 

For dinner, Dan, Dad, Sally, David and I met up with Dean and Donna at a great little restaurant called A Taste of Italy.  The food was delicious.  Talk centered around Deanna's upcoming wedding and life in general.  Deanna and her friend, Diana, joined us for cocktails at the end of our evening and the beginning of theirs.

From dinner, we went by and saw my niece, Amy.  We were required to give David back for some reason.  She seems happy and in love with being a Mom and wife.  It's so good to see these "kids" as adults--and fine adults to boot!

On Saturday, Sally and I spent the morning together while Dan and Dad went out.  It was so good to just sit together and chat.  Darrell, Dad and Dan joined us for a delicious lunch after which we whiled away the afternoon with talk and jokes aplenty.  Sally's daughter (and my sister) Pamela showed up in the later afternoon and we had the special treat of seeing her dress choices for Sarah's wedding.  (Sarah is Pamela's daughter and she will be married in June.)

Then as capper for the day, Sarah showed up in the flesh.  We got to talk about wedding details, children, families and politics.  A straw poll showed that five out of the six of us are leaning toward Obama.  One is leaning McCain.  Sarah showed us a couple of fun Youtube videos (click here and here) and then we grabbed dinner at Outback.

We arrived home an hour ago...weary but so very grateful for our blessings this Easter.  I am grateful for the reconciliation offered by Christ so long ago.  I am inspired by the hope of a new generation's maturation and solidity.  I am thankful for my most excellent family (both seen and to be seen).  I am humbly grateful for a husband who loves me and my family completely, including our very human foibles.  And I am brimming with joy at every precious, gifted moment from this past week. Thank you one and all for making time for us.  Let's do it again, soon.

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