Hello Sophia Dahling!

We finally planted some "roots" in Morgan Hill, California! I have to say that both of us were a little road weary and happy to be in one spot for a while, or in our case, about six weeks. It was wonderful to open all the slides of the coach giving us the space we have come to enjoy! It made the coach feel so very big after living in it with only three slides open! We settled in nicely and were looking forward to seeing David, Amanda, and Sophia! It took about an hour to get to their home because we timed the traffic...the traffic in California is ridiculous...depending on which direction you are going and the time of day....it is so crazy!!!! To say that everyone was excited was an understatement...seeing and hugging David was a gift to this mother's eyes and arms...sometimes it isn't easy living so far apart! Amanda was beautiful as ever glowing with motherly pride and contentment! And then there was Sophia Luna....oh my....she had just woken from her nap and sat in Amanda's arms staring at the two new faces in her world! Sophia doesn't just stare. Her penetrating look is so focused that you feel like she is looking into your soul. It was amazing to behold. We were in love!

We gave her some time to get acquainted with us before we held her...she loved opening her presents from Bubbie and Papa, however she might have enjoyed the tissue paper more!

We celebrated this family reunion with a wine toast to our blessings. After good conversation and a nice walk around the neighborhood, we were treated to a fabulous dinner cooked by Amanda. The ambience in their apartment was one of comfort and love....candles burning, music playing, baby laughing....it was perfection!