California Part I - The Beach!!

I never thought August would get here! We had been planning this trip since February! My grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year and they took us all on a cruise to Mexico to celebrate! It was so much fun getting to see all my family and get to spend time with them for a whole week. I have a TON of pictures so I'm going to do this in two different posts.

We decided that since we were going to be in California we HAD to go to the beach. So we went a few days early with Jesse and Amber to go play.

Dallin thought the motel room was SO cool!

After a LONG drive we had to go play at a park to run some energy off that night

Reese is the cutest little thing!

And so is Carter!!

We headed to the beach the next day. It was a nice warm day until you got down to the water. Brrr! The wind that was blowing was pretty chilly from the water. Dallin LOVED the water! He is fearless when it comes to the water and so there was NO way I was going to let go if his hand.

Ignore the blinding whiteness of my legs. I decided to not put sunscreen on myself because we were only going to be there for a little while (I was trying to work on a tan)... not too smart! My shoulders were burnt pretty bad.

Being buried in the sand was a little warmer. Can you see his little toes poking out?

Andrew said there was no way he was going to a beach and not get in the water... so he and jesse did. It was SO cold!

The next day we went to Huntington Beach to just walk in the water and find some shells. We walked on the pier that went out over the water.

This was a better beach we went to than the day before.

His shorts were soaked by the time we left.

BIKE VALLET

I thought it was funny so I had to take a picture!

We loved going to the beach! If we lived closer, we'd be there all the time!

California Part II - Crusin!

Now for the Cruise!!!

Our ship at the port

This is the Queen Mary.

On the top deck of the ship

Pictures just dont show how huge this ship is!

Every night our we'd come back to our room with our covers turned down and a cute towel animal. We took a class on how to make them, it was pretty cool!

Catalina Island! We anchored there for the whole day. We took boats in and got off on the Island to shop and play around.

The Paradise

My boys

He's such a cutie!!!

Another view of the ship

Ensenada, Mexico

We stopped here the next day and got off to go to all the cheap shops they have. My dad stayed on the ship and watched Dallin for us while we got off, that sure was nice!!! We got a few t-shirts and some other fun stuff. I loved how cheap it was! I wish we could shop here and "make them and offer" of how much we wanted to pay for something.

We couldn't tell if they were seals or seal lions and none of us knew the difference. They were everywhere! We got to see a few dolphins swimming too!

Everynight we went to dinner. It was just like some fancy restaurant, except its paid for and you could get anything you wanted!! Our waiters would do a little dance during dinner. It was pretty fun! The food was SOOOOO good!!! And the desserts were even better!!!!! And I can't forget about the ice cream that was available 24/7...... I can't count how many we ate!

The very front of the ship.

And here he is!!! This was him alot of the time. Lets just say, a cruise is not for an 18 month old.

We had so much fun, got a little sun , and gained a few pounds! I will definately be going on another one!!! I'm so greatful for the opportunity we had to go! Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa!!!

Fun in the...... Shade!

This boy LOVES the water!!! It amazes me how much he likes it! Andrew took him outside the other day to turn on the sprinklers to water the lawn and before he knew it, Dallin was running through them, by himself!!! Maybe I'm wrong but I don't know many kids his age that would run through the water and just let it hit them in the face! It was hillarious! His cousin, Tanner, on the other hand absolutly hates the water. He can barely put his feet in! We all went to a pool party the other day. Dallin couldn't wait to get in and Tanner wouldn't even dare set foot near the puddle of water on the concrete. It was so funny! Anyways, it was time to leave and Dallin screamed from the minute I took him out until he forgot about the water an hour later. He was NOT happy with us!

We sure love this little guy! I don't know what we'd do without him!

Camping Pictures

Its camping time again!! We have been able to go twice so far this summer and have loved it! Here are a few pictures we've gotten.

Testing out his new camping chair!

One grubby little boy!!

Two grubby little boys!

They both know just where to find all the goodies!

Dallin would have sat on the 4-wheeler the entire time we were out there if we'd let him!

It's a new favorite toy!

He's a daddy's boy!

Going for a ride with Grandpa and Monie!

Climbing around in the trailer was SO much fun!

I had to add this! On our way home we saw on the side of the road in this little cave 5 fox pups (is that what you call them???) They were so cute!! A pretty rare site!

What's been going on???

We've had a fun past few months! Here are a few things that have been going on:

The Pagent

A while back they asked my dad to be in Winslows "Alice's Guy" pagent. It's a fundraiser for an all womens shelter. I was suprised when he told them yes he would do it! They had swimsuit, talent, and evening gown competitions. My dad was a woman from the 1800's I guess you would call it?? He always had his gun and boots on. The whole thing was hillarious to watch! Here are a few pictures of him.

This was his 1800's swim suit. Some of the other guys weren't quite as covered.....!

For his talent he sang "Crazy" by Patsy Cline

Warmer Weather!!!!

I love the warm weather!! We always get together with my family and do a cook out down on the farm for FHE. It's always lots of fun! We've gotta get a few more in before the mosquitos come!

Cute Kids!

Dallin Boy

Oh he is getting big!!! And smart too! We just love having him around! He is always doing something new and funny that Andrew and I just look at each other and can't help but laugh. "No No" and been a pretty popular word that he has been hearing lately. Now everytime I say it, he points his finger at me and shakes it telling me "No No." He is such a little goofball! Oh and we finally have a TOOTH!!!!!!!

Another Cake!!

My cousin asked me to make her wedding cake and of course I said YES!!! I was so excited to get to make another one! I have really enjoyed making them!

Now.... we are ready for summer!!! I can hardly wait for this spring wind to be gone so we can enjoy the nice weather!

Another Challenge??

There is another biggest loser challenge starting! First weigh-in is on friday. If anyone is interested in doing it let me know so I can get you more info!

The Birthday Boy!

My Dallin boy turned 1 year old on saturday!!! I know I always say it, but time sure does fly by! We had a little party for him with family. He still likes wrapping paper more than toys but hey, who doesn't! Here are a few pictures of my 1 year old!

The Birthday Boy!

Lots of fun toys!

We needed alittle help from cousins.

Someone drew on a balloon with marker and Tanner found it!

I thought a monkey cake would be cute for him. He loves the 5 little monkies song.

He wanted to grab the fire instead of blow it out!

Cake time!

He wasn't sure what to think of it. It was more fun to play in!

I thought he looked cute in his church clothes playing on his toys.

Happy Birthday Dallin! We Love you!