Whew! We had a blast on our trip to California. Perhaps best of all, Jack was a great little traveler. Thanks in large part to your suggestions, but also due to his just being a an awesome little boy, we made it through all flights, long car trips, and many unfamiliar places with no meltdowns. In fact he LOVED meeting new people and seeing new things. I will now have to stop being such a homebody. Once I recover from this trip.
Other great parts of the trip (in somewhat chronological order) included eating at Umami Burger in LA with Whitney and Alex. If you live in LA, I recommend a trip.
Meeting Aunt Dina.
Staying with Ryan and Laurel and having a cookie party with most of the old peeps from LA 1st at their place. It felt pretty much just like the good old days.
Getting my hair done by Lacey (At long last! Hallelujah!) and having dinner with the Birds, Nielsens, and the lovely Colleen.
A brief trip to Balboa Island (near Newport). We almost didn't make it after I failed to get directions before we departed. But with help from friends, and a few strangers, we made it. And it was so worth it! Cute shops and the delicious Balboa Bar. Totally worth a visit.
We got to hang out with both of Evan's best friends, Aaron and Andy, and their families. (Aaron came later, so he's not in the picture). It was delightful to get to hang out with them and their kiddos. And sooo nice of of Aaron and Jennie to take care of us throughout our San Diego stay.
Thanksgiving and Evan's birthday (same day). It was nearly a debacle after we were stuck in traffic for about 3.5 hours on our way to Thanksgiving dinner with Evan's extended family. However, we did eventually make it, and we loved having Jack cooed over by all the relatives. Evan also blew out all 30 of his candles...so we'll probably be winning the lottery soon.
We introduced Jack to the ocean for the first time. We dipped his feet in the water, and he seemed to take it ok, despite the chilly temp. Meanwhile, we also fell back in love with San Diego and California. We would love to move back, but it's not to be just yet. Anyway, it was a fabulous trip. I would write more, but it's time to go clean up some of the aftermath of unpacking our suitcases.
Other great parts of the trip (in somewhat chronological order) included eating at Umami Burger in LA with Whitney and Alex. If you live in LA, I recommend a trip.
Meeting Aunt Dina.
Staying with Ryan and Laurel and having a cookie party with most of the old peeps from LA 1st at their place. It felt pretty much just like the good old days.
Getting my hair done by Lacey (At long last! Hallelujah!) and having dinner with the Birds, Nielsens, and the lovely Colleen.
A brief trip to Balboa Island (near Newport). We almost didn't make it after I failed to get directions before we departed. But with help from friends, and a few strangers, we made it. And it was so worth it! Cute shops and the delicious Balboa Bar. Totally worth a visit.
We got to hang out with both of Evan's best friends, Aaron and Andy, and their families. (Aaron came later, so he's not in the picture). It was delightful to get to hang out with them and their kiddos. And sooo nice of of Aaron and Jennie to take care of us throughout our San Diego stay.
Thanksgiving and Evan's birthday (same day). It was nearly a debacle after we were stuck in traffic for about 3.5 hours on our way to Thanksgiving dinner with Evan's extended family. However, we did eventually make it, and we loved having Jack cooed over by all the relatives. Evan also blew out all 30 of his candles...so we'll probably be winning the lottery soon.
We introduced Jack to the ocean for the first time. We dipped his feet in the water, and he seemed to take it ok, despite the chilly temp. Meanwhile, we also fell back in love with San Diego and California. We would love to move back, but it's not to be just yet. Anyway, it was a fabulous trip. I would write more, but it's time to go clean up some of the aftermath of unpacking our suitcases.
I'm so glad that the trip went so very well! It looks like you had a ball and had a very thankful Thanksgiving surrounded by so many people and places you love. But really--3.5 HOURS of traffic? Blech.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping Alex's The Face didn't scare Jack too much. Great to see you!
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to see you guys! Love that cute baby!!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see ya'll at the beach and in flip flops! We need to get back there to visit!
ReplyDeleteI'm having Jack withdrawls again...It was wonderful to visit with you for a bit while you were here - move back to California, please.
ReplyDeleteWe need to visit Target, I mean Waco. =) It was really, really, nice to see you guys and to meet Jack Jack.
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