Next Stop: Florida

The next portion of our trip was dedicated to spending time with more friends. Ross, Margaret and their four daughters were friends from church who figured out that their charming little Burbank home could be turned into a nice big house with real acreage back in Margaret's hometown of Ocala, Florida. They were kind enough to put us up for a few days of rest and relaxation. The kids had great fun together, as they always do, whether they were at the local Paso Fino ranch:



At Chick-Fil-A:



Picking blueberries:



At home making paper dolls:



Or having a backyard cookout:



The weather was very comfortable, even for Californians accustomed to low humidity. We rode horses, swam in a lake, roasted hotdogs and marshmallows, fed goats, chased chickens, and generally had a great time. We also had the chance to do nothing, which no vacation should be without. I think that a great sign of friendship is the ability to be lazy in each others' presence; we shared that time in abundance. it was sorely needed.