We stayed 3+1 nights with my parents in the Central Valley on the way to/from San Francisco and Sacramento in May. Visalia was the perfect mid-way point between southern and northern CA. Huge bonus to get to see my parents along the way! My mom prepares all the food, so oh my what a gift it is for us to get to stop in for a few days here and there. Visalia summer visits are often very warm (hello 100-110 degrees!) so they usually involve lots of swim time in the pool, which no one complains about.
My folks were so wonderful to volunteer to watch Rachel (our 3yo) while Sarah, Josh, Zac and I enjoyed our school field trip. Our good friends the Cliffs joined us for one night on our way back from northern California.
Night-driving on the 5 to the 405 (through LA) to the 99:
The beauty of homeschooling… math lessons on the road:
Rachel always loves playing house in the playhouse:
Backyard lunches in our wet swimsuits:
Toscana soup and too many yummy breadsticks at Olive Garden:
The boys work on a project with Grandad:
Visalia is beautiful in the Spring!
Chicken fighting has become a regular event:
One night with the Cliffs after Sacramento. Can openers, back dives, front flips and cannon balls galore:
Our family doesn’t do sleep overs, so this was a super special treat (the aftermath):
4 Cliffs + 4 Garlands… ages match up pretty closely. Thankful for these friendships:
Thanks Mom and Dad! Can’t wait to come back.
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