My Weekend...

It all began on the the 710 train to Hanford. I left the Wasco Depot at 7:42 am and arrived in Hanford at 8:33. Gene and Kelly were gracious enough to pick me up and host me for the day. We had a delightful time chatting and I enjoyed the tour they gave me of their home and garden. Dearest Kelly even planted tomato seeds for me and is graciously playing host to them until I can plant them in my own garden (of which, does not yet exist). Also noteworthy were the delightful paninis Kelly made for lunch. I dare say that there may not be a better sandwich in the entire world.

Kelly & me

After spending the better part of the day at Gene and Kelly's house, we set out northward towards Fresno for our college roommate, Brooke's, wedding. It was a beautiful outdoor ceremony. (Hot, but not nearly as hot as it might be at a wedding in, oh... say... the middle of July). Beyond Brooke & Kyle's nuptials, the highlight of the evening was spending time with the 5 girls, Brooke included, who made my college experience what it was. There's nothing better than catching up with dear friends.

Kyle & Brooke

Kelly, me, Sheila, Brooke, Jane, & Maurecia


The 5 of us joined Brooke on the dance floor to have one last moment together before we all went our separate ways (Most of you know that I don't dance, but, don't be scared, although I was on the dance floor, no dancing took place).

After the wedding, Gene and Kelly took me to Denise's new place where she and I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning moving furniture, examining decorating options, and talking. I joined Denise and Andrew for church in the morning and then enjoyed a relaxing train ride home Sunday afternoon. John picked me up at the train station and when I came home he had the house clean and the yard mowed. A better weekend may not exist (except for the fact that I was away from John for the better part of it :(