Tuesday, July 12, 2022

California: Pacific Beach

 We drove straight to San Diego after leaving Mexico.  It was so fun to be back there and show the kids a few of the places I remember going to when I was their age.  I do love California, but I could never live there again. We didn't have nearly enough time to explore, but we all loved it.  The kids, nor I, love the temperature of the water, but we had to get in!



They were exhausted after playing for days (and nights) with cousins and zonked out in the car!
It looked like we were driving through the Saraha Desert.
It was oddly beautiful, probably because we don't see things like that very often.
We found Damon Ave!
Can't go to California and not go to In-and-Out!!
I love palm tree lined streets!
It's even better when you can see the ocean!
Lifeguard Stand!
The sunset wasn't as pretty as usual because of the clouds, but it was still nice to see such a familiar sunset.
Love these people and love taking them to places I love!
Running to the cold water!!!

The kelp of my childhood
We weren't as prepared as we should have been, but we got a little bit warmer



They have no idea how cold that water really is, but they are excited!



Oh yeah, it's cold!!



I didn't last long, but I was shocked how long the kids stayed in and how much fun they were able to have in the time we were there.



Mackenzie is so fun!  

Mexico Part V

 The last night of the trip was watching music videos, a movie night for kids and games for the adults.  The Schade family had the funniest video, and I think our video was the best made video!  It was fun for everyone.





A cute girl with her cute bug!
One last round of golf
Stopped here before we left!
Thinking he's cool
Always striking a pose
She loved the turtle

So MANY kids!!


There are a lot of kids squished on the couches, but there were happy as could be to eat all those snacks!!


She loved this caterpillar she found as we were cleaning up to get ready to go.  She find so much joy in life!



As much as he hates pictures, Kenney did a great job keeping the kids occupied and entertained.


Music Videos



Kenney and the kids had a great time making this video.  Keyan and Kelli were a huge help too!



Kevin and Savanna




Kacy and Coby



Brock and Shayla



Keyan and Kelli



Kevin and Kerry



Cary Shane and Diana

Monday, July 11, 2022

Mexico Part IV

We couldn't have a reunion without the dreaded family pictures!  Somehow, I ended up being in charge of the pictures.  I will never do that again!