This month has been full.  St. Louis for 10 days, Book Club Retreat, Mission Reunion, then 2 weeks in Newport Beach, all back to back without a breather.  By the time we got to Newport, we were ready to rest a bit!

Claire and her family now live in Irvine and Aaron & Abbey joined us, so we had some nice time together at the beach, at the donut shops, eating out in the evenings, playing with Caleb, taking scenic walks, and reading lots of books.

In the second week we got to babysit Caleb a few days at their Irvine home so Claire and Graham could work.  It was really nice to see where they live and spend time with Caleb who has a lot of jibberish to say and who loves to take walks.

I love bookshelves full of books.  I love seeing all the places Claire and Graham have traveled.  I love seeing her Polish pottery being used every day.

Mostly I love Caleb.  He is ADORABLE.

Our our last night, I met up with Julie Treadwell, who was just arriving to spend time here with her family.  It was so fun to be in this place together!

Our last day in Irvine before heading back home.

We drove as far as Ivins, and I stayed the next day for a Holt Family Reunion while John headed back to Orem for his temple shift.  Did I mention he’s been called to be a sealer?