In June, we went to California to visit Great Grandma Didier! Gramma and Grandpa also came with us.
(Yes, I know - these pictures are not oriented correctly, but they are cute and I was having issues with my phone....)
All the kids had goodie backpacks with snacks and activities. Isabelle coloring.
Landon taking advantage of some snacks!
Amelia looking over the seat. The kids did great on the plane!
Grandpa and Mommy
Getting some food and a super busy but good burger place.
Landon enjoying the milkshake...alllll over himself!
Santa Monica Pier
Driving down the road - we took the scenic route! It was so beautiful and surreal. The girls road with gramma and grandpa!
Amelia begged and begged to stop at a beach along the way, so we did! First steps on the beach.
Landon, Gramma and Amelia walking down to the water
Amelia was so excited to touch the water!
Isabelle on the other hand was excited about the sand and definitely NOT the water! I'm not sure if it was the noise or the wave that continually come up close to her, but she was not going to go close!
Amelia and gramma in the water
We continued our trip towards Santa Barbara
We got to Great Grandma Didier's house and we were all excited to get out of the car and take a walk around!
The girls running down the sidewalk for a morning walk
We took a day trip to Lake Kachuma (bad spelling), a small town that was packed full of people so we skipped and then off to Apple farm! This is a look out along the side of the road.
Daddy with Landon on his shoulders and Isabelle walking beside him
Amelia by the tree
Landon exploring
How is this boy getting so big?!
Isabelle
Amelia posing!
And then Isabelle trying to pose with her!
My two men!
Looking out over the trees! California looks green, but the leave are kind of dry and pointy - not quite like the leaves in Minnesota
Amelia going down the trail
Isabelle running after
Looking at the lake
Amelia, Grandpa, Daddy, Isabelle, Landon and Gramma
Lake Kachuma - its hard to see, but the lake is incredibly low
Isabelle with her little brother
This is the original dock to go into the water.....it pretty obviously how the water has dropped. Puts a whole new perspective on water and shortages.
The best thing at Apple Farm? The apple dessert!
The ride back! Beautiful!
Landon eating bread at the wharf
Amelia, Daddy, Isabelle and Grandpa. We went to the craft show along the shore and it was a long walk, so the girls needed a ride. It was also the location of Amelia's first bee sting! The girl was so brave - after the screaming subsided. She did not hardly complain. Gotta watch out for the bees on the soap.
Walking back to the car
Looking out at the wharf
Great Grandma Didier and me! It was so fun to see her, introduce her to my family and spend time together!
Landon loved to run around her house, but we would usually find him in the kitchen.....
looking at Great Grandma's dancing friends!
Looking out towards the patio
In Great Grandma's backyard. Despite the normal 'heat' you'd expect - being on top of a hill in Santa Barbara - the weather was very mild and nice!
Great Grandma and Grandpa talking
Landon getting some help from grandpa as he drinks. (Note the oranges on the table....ooooooo so good)
The girls loved to go outside and play and chase the lizards....or maybe run away from him, but they definitely wanted to see him.
This day was beach day! Landon loved the sand!
Isabelle liked the sand - and continued to stay away from the water :)
Amelia on the other hand loved the water and played in it. It was a little chilly. But dolphins were swimming in the cove near us. It was very cool to see them so close.
Daddy and Grandpa in the water
Amelia with her noodle - the excitement is radiating from her!
Gramma and Isabelle playing in the sand!
Grandpa, Daddy and Amelia
I think this is the picture of the dolphins in the background
Nothing like a little pokin' from your baby bro
Daddy and Amelia sittin' in the sand enjoying the view and each other. So sweet
Lookin' back up at Gramma and Grandpa
Isabelle
Isabelle, mommy, Amelia, gramma and grandpa
Hey Daddy - look at my noodle!
I'm a little out of order on these pictures...these are some panoramics of Lake Kachuma
Out back at Great Grandma's house
Landon helping sweep the patio
Great Grandma and Gramma
Watching a show before bed
Grandpa and Landon
As previously stated...my pictures are a bit out of order....these are from the plane ride out to California. Landon and Grandpa
Gramma and the girls
Isabelle - love that smile!
Gramma and Amelia
Mommy and Landon
Looking out over the Grand Canyon
I have a part 2 coming of our California trip and some of the pictures may be similar; however, some will be new and better. Its been so long since I posted, I at least wanted to get the first part out there! We had a such a great time visiting and the kids really did great. Thank you Great Grandma for letting us come to visit you! We can't wait to see you again!
