I just (a week ago and still recovering) got back from California. It was a quick trip to let the three sets of grandparents in SoCal see the kids. I was a little nervous about traveling with two kids by myself. It was A LOT of work, but worth seeing the people I love. Here are some pictures from the trip.
Proud traveler ready to go on a "big" airplane to California.
Fascinated by airplanes
The kids did great on the flights out there. We were blessed with
an extra seat on the longest leg of the trip.
Flying over the Grand Canyon
Southwest Doggy delivering kid gifts was a plus.
Although they didn't fuss on the plane, they also didn't sleep and on top of that Elliott ended up sick with a double ear infection and fevers. I don't think I realized how hard of a time the kids would have adjusting to west coast time.
Sad Elliott with Auntie Lidia
We were up many a morning at 5 am,
so we spent a lot of time hanging out in bed.
We video chatted Eric every morning since he was already at work.
It was nice to be warmly welcomed and hosted by my mom and Larry.
The kids got some cuddling with Auntie Lauren
My sister Rahime can down from San Fran to visit for the weekend.
We had a lovely bunch at Shenandoah at the Arbor.
Rahime brought her Great Danes, Brembo and Puffin
(who I met for the first time). Aren't they beautiful?
We spent a gorgeous day on the lake with my dad and Arlene. I soaked up the sun, much appreciated after some cold rainy days we left behind in Baltimore.
Elliott loved cooing at my dad.
My sweet girl
Cami watched the kids a few times so that I could do some special things with Lidia. I got to go to class with Lidia; she is in the ISF (Institute of Spiritual Formation) program. It was really great to experience some of what she is learning.
Thanks again, Cami!
We hung out the the park with some Biola friends. It was nice to have a mellow day and let the kids run around while we visited. Thanks Sarah and Rachel for coming the the park!
Elliott was feeling a lot better. I was so excited to see Lidia's new place. It helps me to visualize where she spends much of her time.
We had some special cuddle time.
We got to spend some time with the Grant Family, see how big Logan and Charlotte are, tour their new house, and meet the newest member of their family.
Lila Eve
John and Mary Ann came down to spend a couple days with us. It was really nice to see them and not have to relocate the kids 2 hours north by myself.
Then walked around Roger's Gardens.
Another afternoon, we walked around the Mission in San Juan with my Dad and Arlene after grabbing some fish tacos at Pedros.
The kids enjoyed being held...but then Audrey needed her run time.
I think it is so funny that Audrey loves to feel things with her feet, I guess I do this too.
We spent the day in Malibu visiting Adamson House with Lidia. We love going to historic homes and there are fewer to choose from in CA. The Adamson family once owned all of Malibu and had a tile factory, with which the house is beautifully decorated.
Feeling the grass with her toes... again.
Audrey loved running around after 1 hr tour of the house.
The crooked mirror picture
The flight home was pretty long and exhausting for all of us and needless to say, there are no pictures since there was no time, space or energy for picture taking. The pictures of the CA trip that I do have remind me that it was all worth while and good thing because the Christmas trip will be just around the corner.
We were warmly welcomed home by Eric, Avery and flowers for each of us.
2 comments:
Oh, so there really was a doggy that gave Audrey that coloring book? Haha, I thought she was a bit confused when she told me that. :)
-Cami
Cami- that's funny... yeah, some of the stories are not true, but that one was!
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