A little late, but nonetheless

More pictures from California

Little Man in the big city! Calvin wasn't sure what to think of the cable car ride. The first leg of our trip we were all a little claustrophobic since we sat in the enclosed part of the car where it was hot and stuffy and jammed full of people, but the return trip we got to sit outside in the fresh air where the views were breathtaking!

Even though it was a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge was still shrouded in fog.

More wedding photos

Something to chew on

Surprisingly I'm not talking about the latest object to finds its way into Calvin's mouth! I read this quote yesterday in an article by Norman Podhoretz in yesterday's Wall Street Journal and thought it was worth sharing. Feel free to comment if you agree or disagree:

"The great issue between the two political communities is how they feel about the nature of American society. With all exceptions duly noted, I think it fair to say that what liberals mainly see when they look at this country is injustice and oppression of every kind - economic, social and political. By sharp contrast, conservatives see a nation shaped by a complex of traditions, principles and institutions that has afforded more freedom and, even factoring in periodic economic downturns, more prosperity to more of its citizens than in any society in human history. It follows that what liberals believe needs to be changed or discarded - and apologized for to other nations - is precisely what conservatives are dedicated to preserving, reinvigorating and proudly defending against attack."

San Francisco and Monterey

Calvin's first plane ride was on a Boeing 737 from Phoenix to San Jose. They let us take some pictures in the cockpit but the airlines (at least the one we flew) no longer hand out wings to kids on their first flight. So our very sweet friends contacted the airline and had them send Calvin a pair of wings in the mail!

Our first day in San Francisco was cold and foggy. Here is Calvin trying out his cool-weather clothes for the first time ever.

The next day we went to see some redwood trees at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

After the redwoods we drove to Santa Cruz for lunch and then on to Monterey. This is at Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey with Aunt Beth, Aunt Blenda, and Uncle Kem.

New Beginnings

My brother and his wife had their first baby, Matthew Curtis, on August 20! Here he is with his overjoyed parents, Matt and Heather!

The same week that baby Matt was born, we were in CA for my cousin Jared's wedding. It was a beautiful wedding for a fantastic couple! Here is Jared with his bride Jesse.

With Grandpa and Grandma Wenger