The Fires of Southern CA

I know a lot of you have been wondering what's going on out here in Southern CA, so I wanted to make sure everyone knows we are fine! But on our way up to Northridge yesterday, we took this picture from the interstate. Those are NOT storm clouds in the sky, that is the smoke from the fires. Many of the people we know that live in Santa Clarita have been evacuated, although as of yesterday, Steve and Stacey had not been yet (and we hope they don't have to!) Andy and Amy Storms did have to evacuate, but their home is fine. Supposedly the fire fighters have kept the fires away from the houses and moved it toward the brush. Pres. Bush declared Southern CA a state of emergency yesterday because there are too few workers, not nearly enough water, and way too dry to try to get rid of all these fires easily.

My great friend Carolyn got to come this past weekend to celebrate my birthday with me! It was so much fun! We got pedicures, walked down Rodeo drive and looked at all the fancy shops, went to a really cool Japanese restaurant for dinner, and then went to a movie. It was an awesome birthday weekend!

Last night our team went to IHOP with our friends Michael and Beth that live out here. They announced that they are pregnant and we are so excited for them!