itself,” said Mimi. “Missals are music books on parchment and vestments are ceremonial garments worn by the priests,” she explained as she walked back towards the door. After they all buckled back into their seats, Christina asked Mimi, “Do we still get to visit the other missions?” “For the time being, our plans are still on,” Mimi said. “In fact, all four of you need to hop into bed as soon as we get back, because Papa said we’re leaving early tomorrow morning to drive down to Mission San Diego.” Grant and Christina groaned loudly while Papa smiled. “Papa grew up on a farm,” said Grant in explanation to Maria and Clara’s questioning expressions. “Papa’s version of early means reeeeaaaaalllly, reeeeeeeaaaaaaalllly early!” Papa just continued to smile.
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