Quick update: Laura sent us a text message last night from Hawaii. Yup, they never made it to San Francisco (flight 1 of 3, on their return trip to Des Moines). Apparently, one of their four engines stopped working so they needed to fly at a lower altitude which meant they couldn't make it all the way to SF. I guess if you have to be delayed, Hawaii's not a bad place to do it. They said the weather was nice and the got a chance to check out the beach. Unfortunately, they've been suffering through long lines, long waits, and crappy United customer service. As we speak, they should be in the air on their way to San Francisco where they'll get another night layover.

We do appreciate them coming to visit us. All of the kids cried after they left.