January 4, 2009 - Welcome "Home!"

Our trip from New Jersey to California was, for the most part, a fun-filled week that we'll no doubt never forget. Each state that we entered was a big deal for us (and especially Erin, who had never been to them before), and we took pictures of as many welcome signs and welcome centers as we could. But when we finally arrived in California, THAT was a big deal. It was our new home state, and I was glad I was able to grab my camera and get a picture of the sign (even as we traveled at quite a fast clip). We may leave and return to this state many times, but this first time was special!