I knew I was going to go to California in the summer, but I wasn't sure how it was going to work out since little sis was getting married after school started and we weren't sure we wanted to take 2 trips, but I decided what the hay!! I really wanted to do a long trip this time, so we packed up and went! We ended up staying for 3 1/2 weeks and it was the BOOOOOOMB! Best summer ever!
Getting ready for the loooong drive!
We are obsessed with mom's green backyard and the yummy lemons, blackberries, and blueberries to pick!
While Scott was still there, we had some beach time of course!
grandma/Cami time at my 2nd cousin's wedding reception
The streets of Palm Springs
Scott had some business to do while he was there, so my mom watched the older kids and took them to the San Diego fair that day (mom I need those pics!!) and Scott, Cami, and I went to Palm Springs which I had not been to since I was a kid. It is so awesome there! I would love to do a mini vacay there next time we're in Cali... It's like fancy Cali resort style... So cool!
Then on our way home we stopped at Idyllwild to see Scott's BFF from high school. It's a little town in the mountains and it's where a lot of rich mountain-dwellers live. There is a really cool vibe. We went to this awesome local restaurant and they were playing Jazz music. It was AMAZING!! BTW, this is the town where the American Idol dude Casey Abrams is from. I could see why. Our friends that live there teach at this private school there that some famous people send their kids to. Such a fun, but very different, life they live!
Justin and Scott
On our drive home
Scott left the next day to go back to New Mexico. We did so many fun fun things while we were there the next 3 weeks! Here's a boatload of pics to prove it!
Architecture in downtown Carlsbad
sand castle
Going to the fireworks on the 4th!
At the Legoland fireworks... worst ever!!! Don't even get me started...
I got to spend lots of good quality time with one of my best friends Megan. It was so awesome cause we haven't been able to hang out a lot since I've been married, so it was awesome to hang out whenever we wanted! It was like we never left! We went to the pool lots...
My kids were obsessed with boogie boarding! It was so cute and they both were really good by the time we left!
Sunday walk with my sis... riding razors... haha so fun!!
The cutest dog ever CHARLAYYYY!!
They even have hot air balloons in Cali
Duh more beach time!
Wicked with sister and mommy!
We went to Legoland for the last hour free. It was super fun and the kids even got a souvenir!
lego dude
My bee friend
Mormon beach day
We got to see my old friend Amy from Jr. High days! It was so fun to see her and her adorable little guy.
We went to chick-fil-a way too much for customer appreciation week and of course Cow Appreciation day. I hope to never miss it for the rest of my life.
We went to Jazz in the park at the park a block away. We danced our little hearts out. Oh how I wish there was something like this in NM!!
THIS is the best burrito in the world. You can only find burritos like this in Mexico, or from Mexicans that live in California!!!
My favorite thing to do on this earth... lay on the beach
this is what a beached-out baby looks like
Girls night with my high school best friends at cheesecake factory.
Mickey mouse at Disneyland with the olders!
Look at Jace's poor little face! I felt so bad when I saw this! He acted so brave the whole time and even said it was fun afterward, but as you can see he was freaked out!! Ignore the part of the picture with me in it!! bahaha
About halfway through Jace decided to sit back and enjoy the ride :) it was so adorable
We had such a fun day at Disneyland! Thanks mom for watching Cami!
We spent a day with Kara in Mission Bay
We went to see my childhood home, where I lived till I was 11, which looks almost the exact same! My parents bought this house new, so they planted that tree and that ivy. :)
Took my kids to my elementary school! We took many a picture in front of this mural as kids!
All babies love the beach!
strawberry pickin
I love that these kids are buds! They have so much fun together!
This was Cami's baby jail at the beach! It worked out pretty good!
Scott finally came to pick us up and I realized how much I had missed him even though we were having so much fun! We went on a little date to see the new Batman at Dad's theater.
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Driving back home.
It was such a good trip! I feel like it filled a huge hole in my heart that has been there for years! It was filled with lots of family, friends, beach, and good food. All my favorite things! I decided I am going to make it a tradition from now on... :)
