california part 2

On Sunday we went to The Getty and the Santa Monica Pier. Jayden enjoyed a bite of sand until he realized it was disgusting so he used his sandy hand to get the sand out of his mouth and just got more sand in his mouth. Poor little guy was a little confused. Alta on the other hand wanted nothing to do with the sand and instead enjoyed stealing Grandma's sucker. The weather and the time with family was glorious. It was a sad day when we had to come back home to the freezing cold and the work week. 

first visit to disneyland

A few years ago we started a new tradition in Greg's family. Instead of getting each other birthday gifts each year we put money in a pot and save up for a trip. Our first trip was to Disneyland! We had a lot of fun. I'll be honest I wasn't looking forward to the trip and was thinking I was going to be miserable, 30 weeks pregnant and two potentially cranky toddlers at disneyland all day.  The first few hours we were in disneyland my fears were coming true. It started pouring down rain and then hailing!! Luckily that only lasted for less than an hour. And we had so much fun. My feet were killing me from walking around so much, but it was so fun creating memories as a family. Which is tons more fun than getting gifts each year. 

Our attempt to get a picture of Alta and Jayden together :)....

The girls minus Valerie :(....

oregon coast part 1

The second week in July we had a family reunion on the Oregon coast, one of my favorite places. It was so fun to see and spend time with family, but I have to admit I didn't feel as rejuvenated as I thought I would after. I have been informed that there is a difference between a vacation and a trip....kids. So I still have a vacation on my to do list :) It was great to be woken up every morning at the crack of dawn though because morning walks along the beach were glorious.

"We just might be the luckiest people"

We got back from San Diego last Tuesday night and we were so sad to have to leave. But we had an amazing time and feel so blessed we were able to take some time off and party with our friends! There were several times where we were all crying from laughing so hard.

prepare for photo overload

Thursday we started the drive after work and I was so proud of myself that I stayed up for like six hours entertaining Greg so he wouldn't fall asleep. Normally I only last an hour or two. We were singing almost the entire time which helped and I entertained myself by taking pictures...

Then we stopped at In & Out to recharge. I absolutely love In & Out I don't know what it is but I think if I wasn't worried about dying from obesity I would eat there everyday.

We were an hour or two away from San Diego and thought we better stop. So we pulled, what is now called, a Greg & Kayla :) and slept in our car for a few hours.

We arrived early Friday morning and although it has almost been two years since we had seen them last it was love at first sight!

We walked on the beach and enjoyed a huge scoop of ice cream...

                                                                                         

Found our future beach house for when we are rich...

At night we went to H&M Which was one of the best parts. Not only did I buy a blazer, two shirts and a pair of jeans all under $80 buckaroos but I had Lindsey as a shopping partner. I love my hubby but nothing compares to shopping with a girl. It was ah-maz-ing! To end the already great night we went to extraordinary desserts. If you live in San Diego and haven't been there you have to go.

The atmosphere alone is so fun. I got the strawberry shortcake and I wish I hadn't eaten all day so I could have enjoyed this more cause I got full pretty fast.

Saturday we watched BYU kick some San Diego butt, ate delicious tacos for lunch...

Lindsey and I painted with watercolors, which was so fun. I think I might just have to go buy some of my own. I painted a little something for our wall. I'll have to take a picture and show you soon. Lindsey is a professional though you'll have to look at her blog and see the cute things she has painted.

Sunday we went to Mexico and ate tacos again and just enjoyed walking around. And Monday we went to DISNEYLAND!!                              

It was such a great vacation and greatly needed. I wish we could just rewind time again and again and again.