We left for California on a great sunny day. Saturday March 20, 2010
We arrived in LA and went to Juan's aunts home, the beach and the mall and then.......
Carson and Carlos at Redondo Beach in LA, California
Michaela and Allysa at Redondo Beach. It was a cold day of 66 but beautiful.
Juan being silly at the mall. We tried on several hats to kill time and just have fun. This is Juan's getting ready to be done with school.
The boys being silly and tough all at once. It was a great trip and toooo toooo fast.
Our whole day at The Happiest Place on Earth, 8:23am till 10:00 pm or so. A long day but a fun day. Disneyland does need more than one day. But we all had fun and did as much as we could. The kids were asking to go home because they were so tired.
Before the day got too long we posed in front of the famous castle.Carson, Michelle,Carlos, Michaela, Allysa, and Juan.
Michaela, Allysa, Carson and Carlos trying to get the sword out of the stone.
The kids doing the conga in the parade at Disneyland. They were ask to come join in and dance. They all did it. I'm so proud none were shy. Michaela said she made them all come.
Carson was the brave one and jumped into Grandpas pool first. It was a about 70 degrees on a 70 degree day. cold I thought. But they had to swim.
Our day at the zoo. We picked a perfect day and we enjoyed the whole day. We had great fun getting to know Jocelyn and Jody was so great to be with us the whole week. Tate joined us two days and we were glad he could come and have fun with us.
The kids posed at every statue to get great pictures and to sit. We walked a ton on this vacation. The kids got hungry and drank tons of water from all that walking. They were great and helped out and had fun with Jocelyn.
In front of the new Elephant sanctuary. It was great and the elephants have much more room and look to enjoy their new home.
Of course Michaela was her silly self and gave this statue of the gorilla a great big kiss.
Another pose on a great big turtle. Jody and I talked about how we remember riding on turtles and the elephants at the zoo when we were young. To bad they don't do that anymore.
A great picture of Jocelyn at the beach.
The gang playing 500 and having a great time at La Jolla Beach.
Carlos after Jody and I covered him in the sand as a turtle. A tradition. We always have to make Jody's amazing turtle sculpture. Carlos loves it and just playing in the sand. Jocelyn and Carlos made a great team.
The brave few who went into the 59 degree ocean. Allysa went into the ocean for the first time and had a blast. It was cold but she wanted to swim in the ocean. SALTY!!!!
Jocelyn at Aunty Lee's home. Of course what would a trip to California be if we didn't stop off at Aunt Lees. Michaela was most excited to see Aubry and Cayden She wanted to swim and get some tangerines for her fix for the month. She loves you Aunt Lee and wished we were a little closer to steal those great fruits of your labor. Thank you!!!!
Carson and Carlos loving the pool and the great weather.
Michaela jumping right into the pool. She loves to swim and can't get enough of it. No matter how cold she loves the water, sun and beach.
Allysa and Michaela in Aunt Lee's double headed shower. Her home is great and they have done great updates to their home. The kitchen is to die for. Sorry no picture this trip.
Eating dinner at Jody's home. We made taco's and just hung out and played games. Jody and Tate are the best. They really know how to keep kids happy and entertained with the simplest things. Love you Both!!!!
Playing games after a great day at the beach and Aunt Lee's. We had a blast and can't wait for the next visit. We may adventure to Virgina this summer. We will see. What's a few more hours after Dallas at Christmas and San Diego at Spring break. 38 hours isn't that much, is it?
Coming home we hit a few snow storms and wanted to turn around and head back to California for their great weather.......but....... We had some who were ready for home and a mom, brad, dad, and brother who missed their daughter and sister waiting for Allysa's arrival. Allysa, We loved you on the trip. You were great fun and we hope you enjoyed the trip. We would take you anywhere. It was great to share this spring break with you. We are home and sad we have to get back into the routine of things again. We are so ready for summer and spring to get here. Will it ever? Yes I see some flowers making their way up and that means school will be out soon and time to enjoy those long days and the sun. We had fun and loved the trip. Thanks Grandpa, Grandma, Jody, Tate, Jocelyn, Dale, Lee, Bonnie, Aubry, and Cayden for all the fun and great food and beds to sleep in. We had a wonderful time. Thanks!!!!!!!
