Rich's 50th Birthday

 Mom and I flew out Friday night at about 8 p.m.  We landed in LA and then rented a car and drove to Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, about 2 hours north of LA.  On Saturday mom and I both had a massage at the world renowned spa, walked around the grounds at Ojai (which are beautiful), and hung out at the pool.  Katie had reserved 2 cabanas near the adult pool for friends that had come in for the party.  It was such a fun and relaxing day and the weather was perfect, 75 and sunny.

 My friend Trisha (from BYU) and her husband are friends with Rich (her husband is the Bishop and Rich is his counselor).  It was fun seeing here there.  That night at about 6:30 Katie had a separate room for the party.  About 30 of Rich's friends were able to make it.  It was a nice size group.  The food was excellent and it was so fun to hear stories about Rich.  It was such a fun evening!

 Some of his friends had this picture made, it was so funny!!

I wish I got a picture of mom and I at the spa because we aren't really spa people.  We both really liked our massage though.  Sunday morning was Mothers Day and it was fun to hang out with my mom.  I missed my kids but wanted to relish this quiet time I had with her.  We met up with Rich and Katie for a casual breakfast outside at Ojai before we took off back for the airport.  It really was such a fun, quick weekend!