So today was our day of fun in the California sun! The morning started with some breakfast and then some group, get to know you time. We found out that the most popular board game is candy land and that majority of the students are happy to be away from school! After the early excitement we hit the road for the day.
The build team was dropped off and Mike Houghten’s house to do some prep work for the house we will be building in Mexico.
La Jolla was our first pit stop. We spent some time checking out the seals, rock climbing, sitting in the beach, and exploring the city. I’m pretty we only had 1 minor injury, which was a cut on the foot and it was to Jeff. I call that a win!
From La Jolla we went off to Mission Beach for some lunch and shopping! The highlight of Mission Beach were definitely the seagulls. It started with Mackenzie O and Allie being terrified of them! One of the birds swooped down and stole Allie’s sandwich right off of her plate! Brett, being the gentleman that he is, attempted to defend them by throwing his hackie sack at them. But the seagulls had the last laugh! One of the seagulls picked up the hackie sack and flew away with it! I’m pretty sure that the hackie sack was in a tree, on top of a house, and in the ocean! This did not stop Brett and Mitchell though. The chased that seagull down the beach until he realized it wasn’t food and dropped it from the sky.
We then returned to the hotel to change, nap, and hit the pool for a bit. We had in and out burger for dinner and did some last minute shopping at target.
It’s 10:00 pm now and we are all beat and ready for bed. Our 2 thursday flyers are on the way to the hotel so our team is almost complete! We are all super excited to head to mexico tomorrow and start the real mission we are here to do! Keep the prayers coming!
Jason
Greetings Baby Sister and octane!
It sounds like you’ve had quite the adventure so far! I hope you didn’t attack anyone at the airport with that backpack! Save travels To Mexicali and know that I’m keeping you all in my prayers. I wish I was there with you all<3
Gooooood morning Octane!!! It’s Mexico day!!!! Has your team been praying? What for specifically? Are your pants and closed toe shoes ready? Ready to set the tents up and then move them at least 3 times in the hot sun…patiently!?!?! Make sure you enjoy your last trip to the bathroom as you leave the hotel! :)
If Glen is there, someone…better yet everyone…better give him a giant hug from me and my family!
I am glad to hear that all went well. I did text for the accident report from la jolla last night. Glad to hear there was only one and minor!
Zachariah is doing great…but I am not confident I brought home the right baby….he SLEEPS and we all know that didn’t come from me!!!! Joe loves it. :) Nathaniel says hi. He enjoys all the pictures! Joe and I wish we were there with you!
Lots of love and prayers from the Fantas!!!!
Good morning friends!!
So happy that you had a fun day in cali yesterday!! Prayers that the border crossing goes smoothly for you all.
It may sound weird- but I wish I was going to be with you all as you step out of the vans in Mexico and take in a deep breath of that oh so wonderful scent of Mexicali!!
ALTO, ALTO! DRINK, DRINK!
It sounds like a much needed day of fun as you transition from your preparations in Michigan to your mission work in Mexico. You will be in my prayers today as you cross the border. Make sure everyone is hydrated and covered in sunblock – especially Ari!!! (Anybody else remember her in the Wal-Mart parking lot last year when we filled her with sandwiches, water and air conditioning before we even crossed the border???? ) Safe travels today!
Hello Octane!!! Oh how I miss you all!! Glad to hear you had fun in Cali. I hope you didn’t leave Sarah there to become a professional surfer! Praying for safety as you cross the border, and for all of you to have lots of patience as you set up tents! Also, i think Mitchell needs to be properly inducted into Octane…maybe from the bano bandits? Last but not least, please make sure to take care of one another!! Water, sunscreen and Prayer!! Love to you all!
….banjo bandits? Did I miss something again?
You better mean that it’s a win because there was only one injury and not that it was Jeff that got injured! ^_^