We just came home from a 2 & 1/2 week trip to the mainland. On our way over to Ashton, Idaho for the Hastings family reunion, the kids and I made a pit stop in Orange County and Salt Lake City to visit with family and friends. I pretty much tucked my camera away for most of the week, so I hardly have any pictures. Bummas.
This was a very organized trip to CA. Before I got there, my mom and I planned out everyday we were there, to make sure we used our time wisely. I was fortunate enough to be in town for Adrienne's bridal shower, my best friend from 4th grade and up. She's getting married in October! It's always fun seeing some of my old high school friends. On Sunday we got to witness the baby blessing of Liam King DeVilliers, the new baby boy of our friends, Kelly and Jason. Of course my sister Chelcie got to mess with my hair, color and cut. And she also did a Brazillian blowout too! (While being 9 months pregnant!) She's wonderful.
We made a trip to Knott's Berry Farm, which was so awesome. The adults took turns going on some of the big rides, while the little one's played around in Snoopy Town. So fun. Alisa (Sista in-law) and I went up to LA one day and visited the Fashion District. We scored on fabric and spent one night sewing up some skirts. I can't wait to get back there again. We had a beach day at Huntington Beach 9th St. BBQ's and smores in the backyard. LOTS of swimming in the pool.
Christian flew in at the end of the week so we could celebrate our 10 year anniversary together. We went out shopping together in the morning, (without kids!), met up with friends Kelly & Jason to eat some grinds from Beach Pit BBQ. The food there is phenomenal. It was exactly what we wanted to eat on our anniversary. Then we came back to the pool to swim and hang out for a while together. We had big plans to go bowling or to a movie that night, but the kids got super clingy and we needed to pack for our flight to SLC the next morning. Sad but that's life.
Off to Salt Lake City we went for the night, before we drove up to Idaho. We stopped in to have dinner with Nana and Papa at their new place. Aunt Lina Bean and cousin Lisa joined us. It was SO good to see them. Special thanks to Christian for entertaining the kids so I could visit with everyone.
The kids enjoyed their special rides back to the room.
I love these guys. They are so special.
Off to Idaho next, with plenty of pictures to come!
