Auf Wiedersehen NorCal

Greetings friends and family,

Layla went around the dinner table telling each of us, "You are the best (whatever) ever". She said, "You are the best GG ever. You are the best Oma ever." etc. Then Oma asked Layla, "what about Uncle Logan?" Layla thought for a minute and said, "hmmm. He's a sweet boy." so there you have it. from the mouths of babes...

Like WhiteSnake, here we go again on our own. No matter how often we are here in NorCal or how long we stay, it's never enough. You'd think living out of a suitcase for 5 weeks would wear on a family, but that is not the case for the 4 Webbs. Here are the top 10 reasons I like being here:

10. No mosquito infestation
9. Queen size bed means Kendra has to cuddle with me... no room to escape me!
8. Cake on the carpet? No worries... the carpet cleaner will be here AFTER we leave.
7. Chasing the twins requires a tag-team partner like Opa to keep up with their energy level
6. Four adults available to change poopy diapers means I have a 25% chance of being the unlucky winner (way better than the normal 50% chance)
5. Interacting with cousins means Layla has more people besides Easton to boss around
4. Easton can ride the mini-train instead of just see the real one pass by
3. When Kendra is sad because I don't understand her, she doesn't have to call Oma and explain because she just heard the conversation live!
2. Spontaneous date night
1. Oma laughs at my jokes

Easton and Layla are very aware of our pending departure and arrival back in AZ. He alternates between asking to go home to play with his train set and asking to stay with Oma and Opa. He took one last look out the window at the peaceful pond and golf course.



One last night in the Pack-n-play! Neither of the twins has said a single word about the sleeping accommodations. They are portable, for sure.


with one caveat... As long as Layla has her pacifier (for sleepy time only) and Easton has his Nunu. We gotta work on getting rid of the pacifier ASAP when we return home.

Oma's book reading, story telling, and good-night songs are now legendary. Will be sorely missed when all of the night time duties fall back on Kendra and I full-time.


I took the twins along with Opa and Uncle Casey for one last walk along the trail tonight. Easton got into such a routine that as we passed by the short brick wall he sat down and said, "break time?" because we always stop there to play in the dirt.


Easton and Layla walk backwards across the bridge every time we go for a walk. We were able to stop long enough to capture the moment with Opa and Uncle Casey. I really like watching the twins with those two guys because they all interact with so much fun. Also, seeing little Layla give generous amounts fo kisses and hugs to two of the biggest guys I know is extra special.


I know it was a sacrifice on everyone's part to accommodate us including GG who hung out with us regularly in spite of her broken wrist and cast. Seeing four generations of girls spending time together is very rare and something for which Kendra has a deep appreciation.

This trip is without a doubt the longest and most enjoyable adventure of the 4 Webbs, ever. The only thing that rivals this kind of fun is our trips to see Ma and Pa and my family back in Missouri. Speaking of... We're heading back there again in just a few weeks! No need to let moss grow under our feet, right?

See you soon!