We went to California for a quick visit last week. It was such a great trip, and a great break from the cold weather! We flew in late Monday night and got a ride from LA from my dad. It was a good visit, but we were all tired.
Tuesday was a relaxing day of picking up my car, starting the loan paperwork, visiting my grandma, and dinner at Woolgrowers with my family! It was so great to see everyone! Marc and the kids are doing great and the kids are growing so fast. Kristin is doing great with her senior year and volleyball, and the parents are doing well (besides their various injuries... old age!).
Wednesday we went to Morro Bay. Joel decided at this point there were some redeeming qualities to California. It was his first trip and Bakersfield wasn't his idea of a great place to live. We got to spend time with Crystal and her growing family, eat fish and chips at the Flying Dutchman, feed the seals, and play in the water. It was so beautiful and such a relaxing and enjoyable day! (The picture where Charlie is all wet was right after he 'caught' a wave. No pain, just rolled a little. )
Thurday came more paperwork, packing, and ice cream at Dewar's with the family. I got to meet Marc's girlfriend and Kristin's boyfriend (weird) and enjoy my favorite treat before leaving town. Then came the drive! To Vegas that night, St. George the next morning, Denver by midnight, then home on Saturday. We got to see the Oler's in Colorado and have a wonderful visit, so that was worth it!
Charlie was great in the car!!! But we were still so happy to be home and in our own beds. Even Charlie! He didnt want to change. He crawled into bed when we got here and when I walked toward him with pj's and a diaper he pulled on the blanket and said "no mommy, bed." It broke my heart, but I still changed him before I said good night.
We are all back to our routines and the never ending snow. Off to a Valentine's dinner tonight while Charlie plays with a friend. Thanks to all the family and friends we visited, or who helped along the way. It was a great trip and worth the stress of such a quick trip.
