Saying Goodbye is Hard to To

Saturday morning we all rushed around to pack up, clean the condos, and make sure each one had the appropriate amount of dishes and utensils. We had such a fun week, that some of us were trying to find ways to keep the fun going up until the last 10 minutes of the vacation. Before heading out of town, we stopped in Azusa to visit Grandma and Grandpa Val, and Lydia. It was fun to pick tangerines from Grandma Val's tree, and I know I wasn't the only one there that was disappointed her avacado tree was in it's off year. We took time to take the generation photos and eat, AGAIN!! That morning we'd had a rather large breakfast at Schooner or Later, a breakfast joint on the docks. It was so good. Again, we owe Papa Steve a big thanks for hunting it down for us off Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. The crab omlet was to die for.

Four generations of Valdiveso men

Our men: Grandpa Val, Papa Steve, Jack, Jarod, Josh, Damon, and Navarre

The Women: Elle, Kaela, Catherine, Lydia, Grandma Tess, Mara, Gayle, Grandma Val,
Me, Carly, Clarissa, and Ava. Talk about hotness.

Josh found a truck and was endlessly entertained.

Cousins: Carly, Jack, Kaela, and Jaxon

Josh sort of attached himself to Grandpa Val. I thought it was pretty sweet.
I thought this was a sweet interchange, also.

Now it's all over, and we're anxiously planning our next trip. I guess it's a good sign that we like to spend time with our extened families. I think there's something to look forward to in the eternities. Families can be together forever, and I think it'll be great.