Mia and I went to visit the kids in California.



New-phew Imare and Grandma Rhonda


Mia with Imare.


We went to Ridgecrest (deep in the desert of California), to attend the ordainment of Mia's uncle and aunt, Rick and Brenda Brewster.


The line of people congratulating them, with the pastors in the background.


We visited Edie and Chester, Mia's friends for a long time.


We took the kids to Six Flags Magic Mountain.  The rides were pretty cool, and with the weather there were hardly any lines.
Though they are currently offering buy a day, get a year free, so go while you can I guess, cause that doesn't sound like a
great business model.


Marissa, Trey, and Valerie with Porky.


Outside the Tatsu roller coaster, their newest ride.  It's a really cool ride, supposed to simulate flying.
Also, Mia for the first time went on a looping coaster, and thought it was awesome.


The stuffed animals that Mia and Valerie are playing were won at the carnie stands.  I really dislike this part about the park.
I know you don't have to do them, but aftering $15 parking and $30 tickets, they nickel and dime you.  Bastards.




Getting a caricature done.  Pretty cute.






Back in Fresno, family friend Carolyn with new granddaughter audrey?