We had decided to go to Devon's Bat Mitzvah, so we weren't
worried when we saw the snow
all over the cars
and the questionable road conditions
We got our start but had to stop here
so that Benjamin could use their facilities.
The drive through New Jersey was slow. We gained some speed
in Delaware and when we got to this place
in Maryland, we were ready to eat after we took the obligatory phone booth
picture
David chose Pizza Hut
everyone else chose Burger King
where Kris served up this meal
We bought some Hershey's kisses from this gentleman
for the ride onward. And, no trip would be complete without a stop
at Starbucks
for many cups of high test
Before we knew it, we were at the hotel and into our room. The phone rang
and we got into the elevator
pushed the button
and there was Bart
along with Calista's family
and his family
and Jane and Devon got a chance to visit
The next day, we saw this great license plate
at the synagogue
here it is blown up
After the service, there was an afternoon break, so Suzanne
went to the Talbot's Outlet
David bought batteries for the camera at Radio Shack
and we got takeout lunch from this guy
On the way back, we noticed that the car looked good
parked in front of our accommodations
though we thought we should have been staying here
Once at the party,
Jane and Devon hooked up with friends
David found the bar tender
Bart hooked up with his Air Force buddies
and we
settled in for dinner with the Smith's
when this gentleman came and took our picture
Next, they assembled some parents with children
for the toilet
paper wrapping contest
Our team got started
and things were looking good
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Next it was time for the candle lighting
while Benjamin waited to rev up for dancing
the cake awaited us
and the children played with the remains of the contest
Devon's cousins read her a poem
Bart and Calista lit the first candle
then came the uncle from Austin
and eventually Jane and another friend
until all were lit
and then blown out
Now Benjamin was really ready to dance but he went too fast
until he came crashing down with his guitar
Sarah taught Jane how to make a remembrance cup
that they explained to Devon
and then gave to her
Next day, we got back in the car and headed for home where
there was still snow on the driveway