On Monday, I got a call from Brandi saying that Mike surprised her with a trip to Southern California as a Christmas present. We have been friends since college, but our visits have gotten fewer and farther between since they moved to Colorado and we both have kids. We haven't been back there since Allison was a baby and they were last here when Rian was a baby. She is now 3 1/2 and it was our first time meeting Jessie, who is now 16 months old. 
Jessie, isn't that cold on your fingers?
Brandi, Mike and the girls headed up to our house after school and it gave all 5 girls a chance to play. Taylor and Hayden (almost 8) reconnected as if no time has passed. They played Pet Shop and rocked out to "SO WHAT" and "All-American Girl" on the way home from dinner. After a little more visiting and a popsicle treat, it was time for them to pack up and head back to their hotel. Too bad the girls are in school. They would much rather head to Disneyland with them next week! It was nice catching up-just wish we could do it more often.
Allison, Jessie, Hayden, Taylor and Rian
Jessie, isn't that cold on your fingers?
