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

even with these candid shots but we didn't win.

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