July 31st: Prelude to Jennifer's Birthday!

So Jennifer's 25th birthday is August 1st but I couldn't come that weekend for a visit. I had Thursday off since I worked Saturday. Craig and I talked, deciding I would come down that day. We don't like not seeing each other at least once a week. I also had my cousin's Open House on Saturday night and since I didn't make the wedding due to a prior commitment...our date to the A's game, I felt I should go so a short weekend trip was out.

So off I went to San Leandro on a beautiful Thursday in the middle of summer. Craig had to work and I had somethings to do that morning. The plan was I would pick him up at work and then we would head to the Temple for a session. Well that's what we did. I found my way to Coast Guard Island (not bad for only my second time driving there and no guide or directions this time). I drove us back to Craig's so he could change his clothes before heading to Oakland. Man I love that Temple. It is such a wonderful place to go. After our session Craig and I grabbed a bite to eat at Round Table. It was fun sharing a pizza with him, enjoying the afternoon with no where I had to be right away. Ok well I did need to get back to take Jen out for her birthday but I was enjoying the moment for now. We returned to his family's house to find Jennifer ready and waiting to go to dinner. My bad...I just consumed a good amount of pizza.

So Jennifer and I took off for dinner. We had a great time and went to this Chinese restaurant called Hidden Wok. The food was great and the Lemon Chicken was fabulous. We decided to live it up a bit and headed across the parking lot to Baskin Robbins for a sundae after dinner. Talk about full...but it was all yummy and worth the uncomfortable feeling. Yes I can even laugh about it now.

I spent a little while longer with Craig that evening before wishing them all a good night and headed back to Sacramento.