California friends

Whenever I come into town, Karin throws a party and invites some of my favorite people over. It's a good time!

Karen, Karin, Karen's mom from Bend, Oregon, and Janice.

Me and Angela. We worked together at Space Camp. She came to our wedding and I had only seen her once since then. It was great to catch up.

Mike and Sandy. Sandy works at Curtner Elementary, where I taught for 5 years. They were also our neighbors. They are great. They rescued us whenever we needed it. Mike set mouse traps and fixed things we couldn't do on our own. They are moving up to Oregon this summer, but to Southern Oregon. :(

Some of my former students... the teacher's kids. Ixchel, Carissa, Cassi, Ammon, and Ishmael. It was so fun to see them. They are 17-21 years old. Great young adults!

Janice was Curtner's secretary. She was mom away from home. When I tore ligaments in my ankle, she drove me to the emergency room and sat with me for 3 hours. She's the best!

Karen and Ixchel. Karen taught 4th grade when I was at Curtner and I taught Ixchel for 5th and 6th grade.

Nicole and Joey. Nicole is Karin's long time friend. I'm happy to call her a friend too. She is such a sweet person. We had a good time playing poker. I was the first to go out. :(

Carissa and Carrie. Carrie taught 4th grade when I started at Curtner. I had Carissa as my student in 5th and 6th grade. I also had her brother, Cameron. When I saw a picture of him, I couldn't believe how the little boy I had once taught turned into a man!

Very fun evening! These people + some that could not make it, are what I miss most about California!