California

We went down to CA for Thanksgiving and to celebrate Tessa's Bat Mitzvah. It was a busy trip! Events scheduled almost every day. We had some time to catch with some of Dave's friends.

Dave, Kevin, Dave. It's a sandwich!

Going for a stroll in Mt. Diablo State Park

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Looks a little different than Fairbanks

We met up with Patti! Her aunt and uncle live 10 min away from Dave's mom.

Great to finally meet Katie, her Chinese is better than mine

Shabbat dinner. Uncle Dave with them munchkins

Tessa's Bat Mitzvah service. I finally met Auntie Anne, Dave's dad's sister.

Uncle Dave and Tessa

Post cake and ice scream. That is not a typo.

Hanging out with the Hoffmeisters on a Sunday afternoon

Extended relatives from Ohio and Florida came out for the celebration! It was wonderful to see everyone. Tessa - we are very proud of you!! You worked really hard in your preparations and we're excited to how much you've grown as a individual!