An August weekend in San Diego

We got away for the weekend last month down in San Diego, where we had the loveliest time with the dear Pastores family (see the video here). Alex had been anticipating our vacation week for months, but I usually feel otherwise. I get stressed prepping for a trip because the kids shall be without their normal routine - in other words, I won't have a controlled situation. God always rebukes me and reveals my idolatry for control. Thankful God is merciful and patient with me, and that my little family is too. We relaxed, ate, and just reveled in one another's company - the best kind of out-of-town respite where getting out of the normal is a gift.