California Trip - Day 11 - our last day

On our last day we made a mad dash for DISNEYLAND before our flight at 5:30. Boy do we miss that place and Austin had so much fun. We found Nemo!
It's a small world


Dumbo

Train ride

All tuckered out and ready to fly home to his cozy bed

We love California, especially the weather, family and friends. We will miss you, until next time!

California Trip - Day 10

On our last full day we took Austin to central park, Paul loved playing here as a small child.


Austin had a lot of fun making holes and playing in the sand



Then we were off to Two Brothers for some of their famous pizza

Andrew stayed behind to be cuddled by his grandparents and take a nap

Later on that night we went out to dinner and boomers with my parents

my happy boy

Todd also met us there so he could meet Andrew and see how much Austin had grown since the last time they saw each other

Austin had so much fun on the rides and loved that there was never a line and he could go on the train as much as he wanted to.

California Trip - Day 9

It was a warm 80 degrees in Southern California (what a difference from Washington's 40!) So we went for a walk to the park by my parents house. Andrew loves the swings, but not too high
Coming back with some fruit my dad, Paul and Austin got from a neighboring tree

That night while Paul and my dad went to the car show, My sister, mom and I took the kids to South Coast Plaza from some dinner and TRAINS!

California Trip - Day 8

Friday - We met up with the Peterson Family with their annual lunch in at...well you guessed it In and Out (don't worry it was our last time for the rest of the trip). We were a little early so we tried some Black Friday shopping at Walmart. Sadly we didn't find anything but it was fun to watch all of the other people frantically shop for deals.Kali (Tanya's daughter) had a blast paling around with our kids
Being really silly with Austin
yup still sick, poor little guy

but after some down time we went to the mall to ride the carosauel and he was so excited. What a mom won't do for a smile.

California Trip - Day 7 - Thanksgiving

Thursday - Thanksgiving Day

It was a nice sunny day in California. Although Austin was still sick we bundled up and went to the park (this kids got energy even when he is sick). We went to the park behind Star View School.

My mom and Austin on a space ship

going down the slide with mom, yahoo!
Then I picked up Paul from the airport and we headed to Tommy's for a "light" Thanksgiving day snack before we headed back to the house.

Austin was so happy to see his daddy

My sister came with her 2 dogs and the kids had so much fun playing with them

Oma, me, Andrew, Paul, Austin, Opa, Jessica and Matt

Austin being silly and giving kisses to Badger

This Thanksgiving I have much to be thankful for, but I am most thankful for is:

• My husband - who does ANYTHING to provide every need and want for our family without complaint



• My Children - who challenge me most days but have given me more joy then I knew possible



• The Gospel - that helps me to become a better person even though I am not perfect. but has given me a perfect example, my savior Jesus Christ. It has also shown me the way to have my family be with me forever (the ones that are with us now, and those ones we have lost in the past)



• My Family - although the drive me nuts at times we do love each other and no one can love your kids like grandparents can.

California Trip - Day 6

Wednesday - We started our day with cartoons because Austin still wasn't feeling well. But after a few hours we needed some fresh air! What better place then a mommy son date then In and Out! We had a great seat. He was close to the kitchen and loved looking in on all of the action.
After much needed naps Austin and I went to dinner with my good friend Monica to our favorite restaurant Don Jose. Andrew was at home being cuddled by his oma and opa.

Once the kids were off to bed I finally got to see Breaking Dawn with Monica, my sister and her fiance Matt.

Can't wait till next year to see the next and last movie. Bitter sweet.

California Trip - Day 5

Monday night Austin was running a fever, so Tuesday I took him to the doctors...double ear infection and a cold. (He was sick for the remainder of the trip)

Poor little guy watching Dumbo

Putting on a brave face for mommy

California Trip - Day 4

On Monday my mom and I took the kids to the Aquarium in Long Beach. Austin loves fish, especially after discovering the movie Finding Nemo. I am sure this kid could have sat there for hours
He had no fear and was so excited to pet the sharks

mom on the other hand has a real fear of birds

The we stopped by my sister's work (Bubba Gumps) for my dads birthday lunch

That night we went to the mall to the let the kids play

Austin is obsessed with trains and was so excited to go on one at the mall.

Happy Birthday Opa!

California Trip - Day 3

Sunday I took the kids to my old family ward (church) in Huntington Beach with the help of my friend Monica. Thanks to her we were able to go, otherwise its pretty hard to get two kids to sit still for an hour.

Before church, Andrew giving me my favorite crinkle nose smile

While the kids were napping I helped my sister shop for wedding dresses. The pictures below are the ones she did NOT like. But we were lucky enough to find the perfect one (to make its debut next October)


That night my dad had some of his friends come over to celebrate his birthday.

California Trip - Day 2

On Saturday we went to Mile Square Park, they have some pretty cool stuff to play on and Austin had so much fun.He tried everything at least once

Had at work going through the tunnel, he did this about a dozen times.


Andrew soaking up some vitamin D

Then after naps were headed over to In and Out, yummy!

Doesn't this kid have a great smile? Love it!

the cap to everyday, a nice warm bath :-) night night.