This past week the kids and I were able to head to California to visit Mom, Dad, and Kyle! We were also lucky enough to meet two of my "blog buddies" who were so sweet to make the drive to Bakersfield! I know I have mentioned it before, but I thank Justin and my Heavenly Father everyday for the wonderful families they have placed in our lives. I love how we have all become a "family" of our own through this amazing world of blogging. Most of you are familiar with Sweet Ella Grace and The Lehnick family. For those of you who aren't, here are our new friends, Ella and Brayden! Aren't they precious?!
Justin was the pee wee out of the bunch, but the wild one to say the least! I think he has forever scared Ella with his play screams. (I hope she recovered) Poor Brayden kept being attacked and pulled down by Justin. Luckily in this picture he seems to be smiling!
Here we have my new friends for life! I love you Denise and Darlena and can't thank you both enough for making the drive to see us. I am still amazed at how it feels like we have known each other forever.
Adorable Brayden and Ella!
It was so nice to be able to tell our stories. They are all so different. It was so neat to see how much these three are alike, but yet how different they are. It's a wonderful bond that I love having with these awesome families!
We love and miss you guys bunches and can't wait to see you again!Thank you so much Darlena for the hair bows. My girls LOVE them!
By the way... this is going to be a long post. Hang in there!We hit Frasier Park and went camping as a family. The kids always enjoy going in Grandma and Papa's trailer. I have trained them well... no tents for us!
This is the bike we bought Mom and Dad for Christmas. Papa was worn out after taking the girls (several times) around the trail. Did I mention it was all hill? The girls had a blast! Papa, you're a trooper!
S'mores anyone? Mmmm... they were yummy!
It's become some what of a tradition to go to John's Incredible Pizza. We had a good dinner and lots of fun playing the games and collecting tickets! Notice the one Brynn loved the most!
Of course this is where the kids spent MOST of their time! They are getting so brave in the pool! Justin actually enjoyed the water this time (for a few minutes anyway). It felt like bath water... it was so hot!
As always... thank you Mom and Dad for the wonderful time. We love our visits to California!
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16 comments:
How fun to meet blogging friends from afar - especially when they're so dang cute!!
Looks like you guys had a great trip as well. I'm jealous you got to meet more DS families. I love meeting them as there is an immediate connection isn't there.
What a great trip. Ella has the best smile. I have a little Nike outfit that Jax has just grown out of. I think it will fit Justin perfect. I need to go through my closet. I think he's the perfect size to get Jax stuff that is just a little to small. Email me at laceyrugg@hotmail.com I need to get your address.
we are going to have a BBQ when Denise comes here in the begining of August. We can get together again before that if you want though.
Oh what a BLAST!! I'm so glad you had so much fun. I must say, I am very very sad you were so close and I had to be at work. I wish so bad it would have worked out to meet up! But I'm happy you got to meet with other families on your trip though! You have such an adorable family. I can't wait to meet you all when it DOES happen!
Awww..now you have gone and made me miss you guys all over again!! We seriously had the BEST time with you, the Lehnicks and your mom. If I wouldn't have had a 3 1/2 hour drive home, I would have stayed ALOT longer. Hopefully we will get to see you again REAL soon!! (and maybe your mom too) Glad you guys made it home safely!!
Oh my gosh those kids melt my heart! How sweet! I think its so great you have met other women who understand you! :)
Fun times in California looks like it was a blast!!!!
That looks like so much fun! How cool that you live close enough to make a visit with your buddies! The kiddos were so cute together!
Your girls are so cute! Love the hair.
What a fun week! My goodness you did alot. Those three little angels are so dang cute together! Justin looks so happy! Welcome back...
Looks like a great trip! I know Tyler is very happy to have you home!
You have a beautiful family! How fun to meet blogging buddies. We are lucky to have that here, too.
What awesome pool pics. Your kids are beautiful.
What a fun vacation and what fun to meet more families. I am so glad too that Carter has introduced us to a whole new world of friends.
I love your parents bike - it looks like a lot of fun. What a really fun trip for you to enjoy!
We will have to plan a playdate sometime!
What a cool California trip! That is neat that you were able to meet some more families! I didn't know you went without your hubby! You were brave. But totally worth it!
I am with Denise...hear I go missing you guys all over again too! I love the pics you got! We all got different ones, so cute! Glad you made it home safe and sound...can not wait until we can see each other all again! I truly enjoyed it, so did Brayden and my other two!
What a great trip! It looks like the blogging world has connected you to some pretty amazing families.
Any chance you are coming back to Cali for the convention?!?!? I'd love to meet you!
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