California Dreamin'

The kids and I had a great time in Southern California this past week. I decided we needed to go support my sister Jessica. She is performing at the 20th annual Catalina Jazz Trax Festival. Jessy is a smooth jazz artist, her debut CD will drop early 2008. This is her second year performing at the festival. We stayed Sunday and Monday with my parents who have a rental house on the island. Catalina is a little island 20 miles off of the coast of Long Beach, CA. If you have never been, you need to go. I have many memories of the fun we've had there over the years. The kids enjoyed the boat ride over and the island. Strangely, on arrival to Catalina, Alia announced that we must be in China? Life is different on the island but I couldn't liken it to China, but I suppose to a 5 year old it could be. Jessica gave a great performance and I had the opportunity to meet some of her fans. It was a great to see and hear that so many people enjoy her music. I was also able to go to my hometown to visit some old friends, and the kids got to hang out with their grandparents. Of course we couldn't go to California without a quick trip to Disneyland, but instead of going into the park we spent money at Downtown Disney instead which is supposed to be "free". Anyhow it's back to work for me tomorrow. Good night!