Visit from Kris and Kids - Caroline, Cole & Catherine

Kris Peterson Sucher and I have been friends since freshman year at Calvin College when we were fortunate enough to be put in the same suite. She was a New Jersey girl, I was from California, we were both preacher's kids and we hit it off quickly. Twenty nine years later we still see each other as often as possible.
Last week she and her three kids made the trip to Southern California where we were able to spend some great time together. I hadn't spent any time with her kids in about four years so it was especially fun to get to know them somewhat. They are awesome! We spent a fun day at the beach, went to the LaBrea Tar Pits, a Dodgers/Cubs game and explored Hollywood on Saturday. In between days she was able to fit in another day at the beach, Wild Animal Park and Universal Studios. It was so good to catch up with her again.

Her kids outside John Wayne airport with random guy sitting on the bench.

Our view at the Dodgers game. We were in nose bleed section but it was a fun way to watch the game. And the fireworks were amazing afterwards.
Catherine and I in front of the wolf head exhibit at La Brea Tar Pits. Doesn't it look like some futuristic athletic shoe display?

As close to the Hollywood sign that we were willing to hike to.