Oceanside, CA

Our family spent a week in Oceanside and got back last night. It was nice to see the sunshine and be able to wear flip flops and shorts. It was rainy the first couple of days but cleared up to be beautiful and warm the rest of the week. Monday the rain cleared up and we went out to walk on Oceanside Pier. We saw some pelicans-one almost took a bite out of Patrick's leg when he got too close. Saturday night we ate at Ruby's diner at the end of the pier. What a fun trip!

IN-N-OUT!

Christian got his first taste of In-n-Out Burger. We probably ate here 5 times during the week. I can't get enough! Draper will be getting one (finally in Utah) this August!!! Can you tell I'm excited?

Fun on the Beach

We spent time playing on the beach in Oceanside. The kids had so much fun in the water and playing in the sand, it didn't matter to them how cold the water was. Abby made "sloppy joes" out of water and sand and Christian kept wandering off making new friends.

Haunted House

In Old Town San Diego we visited the historic Whaley House. I finally made it! (The last time we were here I decided not to go on the tour and I regretted it). The Travel Channel has named it the most haunted house in America. I went in with Patrick and took the tour. It was a weird old house, but we didn't see or feel any ghosts. I think Patrick was disappointed a little.

A Very Merry Un-Birthday

Abby had to go on the tea cups at Disneyland. I told her I would go as long as we didn't spin-I'm not that young anymore.

Meeting Mickey

The kids really are having fun-despite the looks on their faces! It's always interesting to see how kids will react to the characters. Christian was pretty nervous when he saw a life-size Mickey.

New Beginnings

Sunday we had our young women New Beginnings night. Everything turned out great. We did a cooking theme and made a cookie pizza with fruit representing the young women values. Amee stepped in at the last minute and did a great job doing the cooking demonstration. Autumn's boss created this cute sign with vinyl lettering to give to each of the girls. Her company name is You Don't Say Vinyl. We were so busy getting everything set up that I forgot to take a picture of the decorations and refreshments. It's always a challenge turning the church cultural hall into something "cute".