Our church, Baywood Park Community Church, blessed us immeasurably by allowing us our own space as a family. They rented a house for us. But also putting us just 5 minutes walk from the beach. This photo was taken a ways off from Morro Bay when we took an hour long walk along the beach one day.
Getting back from that walk we relaxed a while at Morro Bay harbor.
This is the house the church rented for us for our almost 6 weeks in California.
One of JJ and Kara's favorite mountains to climb was Black Hill in Morrow Bay. I think its cos they felt of top of the world.
John, a fellow low vision friend from church, introduce Barb to these glasses that fit over ones regular glasses at take out UV and glare. Amazing, but no fashion statement. Mark calls us Batman and Batwoman.
The view at Cambria beach walk.
OUr visit to Disneyland started with a bit of a wobble (2 tired parents and 2 chidlren a long time away from their regular enviroment) but ended up well. One cannot do justice to the wonder of Disneyland with our photo's unfortunately, but just to show a couple. The teacups was Barbs worst ride. It looked so peaceful and wonderful watching those before us go. But alas with 3 wild riders (Mark, JJ and Kara) wanting to spin more and more and more.... Barb almost lost it ... the next folks even had to wait a bit while I composed myself. They are pretty tho.
The parade was lovely. Kara got to see all her favortie princesses in the flesh. And, the rest was lovely too. That is Kara on her dad's shoulders.
Star wars and rocket power were the flavor of JJ's day. Needless to say after 4 rides into space we didn't have time for Peter Pan, Pirates of the Caribean or some others. The rollercoasters even I (Barb) mananged to get rhough. The other 3 really loved them. I really loved Winnie the Pooh.
Kara did ballet lessons while she was in CA. Here she is with her teacher Kathreen who is also our pastors eldest daughter. Kara loved her lessons. Thank you Kathreen for blessing our little girl as you did.
Here she is in her outfit just before heading on stage for her first recital. She was 'not even scared' as she told mom to stay in the dressing room, she was OK. Mark said she waved and blowed kisses at the audience. Our little baby is growing up.
In the audience was Kara's cheering committee in the Tiffin and Bailey families. Kathreen Senior (right) blessed our little ballet dancer with roses while Val joined in the fun.
We cannot put photos of all our loved ones on the blog cos we'd be here all day. We felt so loved on and are so thankful for our family in CA. Here are some of the new people we met this trip from our church.
John is our pastor, here with his beautiful wife, Kathreen.
The Morrow family came to visit us all the way from Fresno. We all met at Multnomah some years back. Here the kids are all enjoying Morro Bay Strand together.
OH dear.... look what happened to Mark in California....
Brian and Val (who have become JJ and Kara's grandparents in California, tho they are originally from England) took us on a train trip. The kids were beside themselves with excitement. A fair amount of snacking and chatting happened on the trip and after. Thanx guys. We cherish our memories of that day.
The Baldwins from church (also new friends made) live on a farm. And their one son took Kara on the horse ride of a lifetime. Thanx so much guys. Her other son took JJ fishing at the same time but alas only a dead fish was caught this trip. Sometimes you catch and sometimes you don't.
Mark had the priveledge of marrying the son of friends of ours. Brad and Laura were married on the beach and the Lord provided the perfect morning for such a special event.
JJ still as cute as ever.
Our church, Baywood Park Community Church, blessed us immeasurably by allowing us our own space as a family. They rented a house for us. But also putting us just 5 minutes walk from the beach. This photo was taken a ways off from Morro Bay when we took an hour long walk along the beach one day.
Getting back from that walk we relaxed a while at Morro Bay harbor.
This is the house the church rented for us for our almost 6 weeks in California.
One of JJ and Kara's favorite mountains to climb was Black Hill in Morrow Bay. I think its cos they felt of top of the world.
John, a fellow low vision friend from church, introduce Barb to these glasses that fit over ones regular glasses at take out UV and glare. Amazing, but no fashion statement. Mark calls us Batman and Batwoman.
The view at Cambria beach walk.
OUr visit to Disneyland started with a bit of a wobble (2 tired parents and 2 chidlren a long time away from their regular enviroment) but ended up well. One cannot do justice to the wonder of Disneyland with our photo's unfortunately, but just to show a couple. The teacups was Barbs worst ride. It looked so peaceful and wonderful watching those before us go. But alas with 3 wild riders (Mark, JJ and Kara) wanting to spin more and more and more.... Barb almost lost it ... the next folks even had to wait a bit while I composed myself. They are pretty tho.
The parade was lovely. Kara got to see all her favortie princesses in the flesh. And, the rest was lovely too. That is Kara on her dad's shoulders.
Star wars and rocket power were the flavor of JJ's day. Needless to say after 4 rides into space we didn't have time for Peter Pan, Pirates of the Caribean or some others. The rollercoasters even I (Barb) mananged to get rhough. The other 3 really loved them. I really loved Winnie the Pooh.
Kara did ballet lessons while she was in CA. Here she is with her teacher Kathreen who is also our pastors eldest daughter. Kara loved her lessons. Thank you Kathreen for blessing our little girl as you did.
Here she is in her outfit just before heading on stage for her first recital. She was 'not even scared' as she told mom to stay in the dressing room, she was OK. Mark said she waved and blowed kisses at the audience. Our little baby is growing up.
In the audience was Kara's cheering committee in the Tiffin and Bailey families. Kathreen Senior (right) blessed our little ballet dancer with roses while Val joined in the fun.
We cannot put photos of all our loved ones on the blog cos we'd be here all day. We felt so loved on and are so thankful for our family in CA. Here are some of the new people we met this trip from our church.
John is our pastor, here with his beautiful wife, Kathreen.
The Morrow family came to visit us all the way from Fresno. We all met at Multnomah some years back. Here the kids are all enjoying Morro Bay Strand together.
OH dear.... look what happened to Mark in California....
Brian and Val (who have become JJ and Kara's grandparents in California, tho they are originally from England) took us on a train trip. The kids were beside themselves with excitement. A fair amount of snacking and chatting happened on the trip and after. Thanx guys. We cherish our memories of that day.
The Baldwins from church (also new friends made) live on a farm. And their one son took Kara on the horse ride of a lifetime. Thanx so much guys. Her other son took JJ fishing at the same time but alas only a dead fish was caught this trip. Sometimes you catch and sometimes you don't.
Mark had the priveledge of marrying the son of friends of ours. Brad and Laura were married on the beach and the Lord provided the perfect morning for such a special event.
JJ still as cute as ever.
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