We Love California!

Justin, JD, and I all traveled down to California for our spring break this last week. It was so much fun, it always makes me sad when it ends. We love visiting family, and it made it more fun this time around because most of our families had not yet met JD. We actually did a lot, so I’ll try and sum it up so this post won’t be too long and boring.

Friday: We caught a 5:00 am shuttle down to the Salt Lake Airport. We were worried about JD, but once again, he was a great travel buddy! He even slept the entire plane ride. We were on the same flight as Rachel and our nephew Dean, who is getting so big, we could not believe it!

That afternoon, the grandkids and Grammy and Gramps (my in-laws) took family photos. It was quite the adventure, it was hard to get the kiddies to cooperate for the pictures. JD did well of course, only because he just sat there like a log. After dinner, we got to visit with my family.

Saturday: In celebration of Gerry’s 60^th birthday, he had put on his “bucket list” that he wanted to go sky diving! Only four of the parents went (Gerry, Jeff, Rachel, and Justin). I didn’t want to at first, but when I saw them geared up and everything, I wanted to go. It looked like a lot of fun. Justin absolutely loved it, and wants to do it again. After sky diving, we went to Benihanas. I hadn’t been there since I was a kid. It was delicious! 

Sunday: It was JD’s baby blessing! The after party was in celebration of JD, as well as Sophie and Gerry’s birthday. Of course, the famous taquitos were present, and so delicious!

 

Monday: We some shopping for birthday presents, went out to lunch with Tammy and the girls, rested, and went out to dinner with my parents. They took us on a shopping spree. J JD got soooo many clothes, he was very spoiled! Thanks Mom and Dad!

Tuesday: It was our neice, Sophie’s, birthday! We went over for a delicious dinner, and hung out with Sophie and the gang. We were going to play the kinect, since we had just gotten the “Just Dance” and “Michael Jackson Experience” game, but apparently we needed some sort of adaptor for the Xbox. Unfortunately, we didn’t realize this until very late in the night, when all the stores were closed. We were all very disappointed. But, Justin and I did play the Michael Jackson Experience a little bit today. Even though my dancing skills are awful and laughable, it was still lots of fun.

Wednesday: We went to San Francisco with Justin’s friend Alex, and his girly friend. We went to Alcatraz and hung out at Pier 39. My parents took JD for the night, and we got the trip eventually became a double date! We haven’t done that in a long time (at least that’s what it feels like). It was nice to not have to worry about a baby, but I still missed him. It must be that motherly instinct. 

 Thursday: We didn’t do too much this day, except for visit my grandma, and my parents took us out for dinner once again. This was the last night we would see them for the week. I think JD wore them out the night before, we didn’t pick him up until 12am… I felt kind of bad, since we said we’d pick him up at 11pm. The date ran a little bit longer than expected. Sorry guys!

Friday: We ran a couple errands, and then went to the A’s game. It wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t go, and plus, it was a perfect way to celebrate Gerry’s actual birthday! It was JD’s first game, and he was asleep pretty much the entire game.

Saturday: We left a little after 7:30 am. I was really sad to leave, but we were driving to Salt Lake City, and I was also really worried about the long drive for JD. We were worried that he’d be upset for a good part of the drive, but he did so well! He was fussy every now and again, but we expected that, and he had every right to be! For the most part, he was asleep. He’s such a good traveler!

Today/Sunday: We arrived home, and as sad as it is to be back in Rexburg, we’re just glad to be off the road. I’m sure if JD could talk, he’d say he’s thrilled. We have such a good baby, and I love this kid more and more each day.

Ok, I realize this is a long (and more than likely boring) post, but I hope you enjoyed the pictures along the way! Thanks to everybody who made our trip to California so much fun! And as always, thanks to my in-laws for a place to stay! (I know my parents would take us in anytime as well).