Bakersfield part 1

If you asked my children where their dream vacation destination is, they would say Bakersfield. Luke had friends that were going to Hawaii and some that went to the Caribbean and he said, "Yeah, but I get to go to Bakersfield! " I agree--it's my favorite place to be. I think it's the people. So, they kids and I went to south for Spring Break.
On the way down, it rained and rained. It was even raining when we got into Bakersfield. The children were disgusted. One said, "What! We came here some sun!" Luckily, the sun arrived the next day.



There is a Black Bear Diner where we stop for the night on the way down. The kids love to go there. I think it's because they can get breakfast for dinner and ice cream sundaes. This time the kids were a little wound up. I think Allie is being a bear. Kate is probably under the table. 

Kate was supposed to sleep with me but she didn't want to get left out from Luke and Allie. So, Luke was going to sleep with me, but she wanted to sleep with Allie AND Luke. So, they all slept together. Allie and Luke are so good to her!


We pretty much spent all of our time outside enjoying the sunshine. We launched rocket balloons one afternoon.


Aunt Peggy came down and brought dogs to play with


Allie gave manicures.



Grandpa had a great pile of dirt from a project in his yard. Kate and Andee spent hours playing in the dirt.


When everyone was exhausted from playing outside we cleaned up and watched cartoons.


Every night Kate would pray that we could get a job in Bakersfield and live in Bakersfield.