Pasadena

There's nothing like good friends, good conversations, and lots of laughter to make a weekend. On Friday morning Anna, John, Caitlin, and I went down to Pasadena for Anna's birthday celebrations. Her parents went out of their way to make us feel welcome, filled us full of food, and sent us off refreshed and happy. Some of the highlights include playing hide and seek in the park, meeting Anna's family and church friends, exploring Pasadena, getting a picture in front of the Father of the Bride house, meeting up with John's sister, and going to the most perfect breakfast spot imaginable (Bittersweet Chocolate Chip Waffles with Creme Fraiche and Blackberries on top = great morning). Even the 3 hour drive was enjoyable, thanks to Anna's "tell me about a time when..." game. Now that we're back I'm determined to stay positive, look past the Spanish test and annotated bibliography looming in the close future, and focus instead on details like breakfast for dinner, girls' night, and left over valentine candy.