I got to see a long time friend and her family. And they embrace my family with open arms. The highlight of my trip by far.
I took photographs:

I saw Christmas lights.
I got to take a stroll inside a canyon. (YAY! Wheelchair accessible trails)
I saw mountains and hills,
and at the bottom of a trail I watched my family move on without me.

We had sun and clouds, warm days and cold nights.
It went by so fast it is already but a glimpse in my mind.
I left wishing I had more time to see more.