Monday, August 31, 2009

The O.C.

 


 

 

 
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Yeah, for Sun, Sand, and fabulous people! It was so nice to get away on a family trip. The kids were great and behaved like seasoned travelers...May I recommend always getting a seat for the baby and strapping them in their car seat. No more hour long wrestling matches. Addie charmed everyone she met with her inquisitive, friendly nature and Jacob wooed all the women with his giant smiles. Our first stop was the Santa Ana Zoo, Known for their monkeys, our little monkeys had a blast trying to keep up with all the little animals we encountered.
Beach Day started at the tide pools at Corona Del Mar. We were there bright and early to enjoy a nearly deserted beach thanks to our two little alarm clocks that were so excited they couldn't sleep any longer. We enjoyed the baby crabs and little fish...Justin and Jacob took an unexpected dip in the Ocean, much to Jake's dismay and Addie made friends with the locals so she could share there big beach toy dump truck and shovels. Our next beach stop was Huntington with Jeff and Mer. Addie and Jake are much more fans of the Sand than the surf...so Jeff and Mer buried them over and over again. Jacob was giddy dumping all sorts of sand on Uncle Jeff's towel and even flung a fistful into Mer's mouth.( Sorry, Mer..thanks for being such a great sport.)
Jeff and Mer took us to Ruby's for dinner. A great Americana diner of an era gone by, we enjoyed yummy food and free balloon animals which the kids loved until popping. We topped our calorie laden evening with a little Pinkberry. One feels so much better about desert when it is pomegranate yogurt with toppings such as fresh fruit and Rice balls.
Jeff and Mer it was so great to hang out, laugh and enjoy your fabulous company. Let's do it again soon. Cali..thanks for the beautiful scenery, change of pace, and sand in unmentionable places. Neverlost..thanks for almost never getting us lost as we navigated the massive concrete jungle of the OC freeway.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Davis County Fair






We love going to the Fair...this year our playgroup went! The kids really enjoyed petting al the animals and riding the ponies. I was so proud Addie road the pony all by herself..(sometimes she gets a little nervous about these things) And It was all I could do to keep Jake in the stroller...he just wanted to climb right in with all the animals.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Greetings from Alaska! We are having a great time but missing you all! Give kisses to the grandkids for us! We have seen the most beautiful scenery plus, grizzly bears, moose, swans, eagles, caribou etc. What a gorgeous place. We are headed for the ship today and more fun lies ahead! Love you all!

Monday, August 17, 2009

Mom's First Lemon

She grew it on her tree, all by her self. Isn't it lovely?

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Jacob Walks



Jacob started taking a few steps last week and has become more and more adventurous. He can almost walk across a room!! He is still really wobbly..but making progress. Sorry, some of this video is from behind...but with only me and Addie trying to get shot...this is the best we got!! Hope you enjoy.