California (Part 1)

We had so much fun at my parents' house. My mom and I left on Wednesday, the 3rd of August, and drove from Utah to California. It took us 13 1/2 hours with the kids. They did quite well on the drive, but we were so glad to finally make it and go to bed. We were exhausted.

The weather was perfect.

While there, we played, played, and played. Parker loved driving the Power Wheel. It looked just like Grandpa's 4x4 Ranger.

Addie loved going for rides. My mom took my dad's belt so we could belt her to the seat.

They got to help Grandpa do some work in the tractor. This is Parker.

Staucie in the tractor.

The tractor is carrying a big branch.

Bensen was nervous because he hadn't quite warmed up to Grandpa, but he wanted to go so bad, so he did.

Addie and I watched.

After bath time the kids had popcorn with Grandpa. Addie is making her funny "cheese" faces.

If you have ever wondered why my kids have dark skin, just look at my dad :) I am thankful for skin that tans well :)

The kids LOVED riding in the Ranger with my mom because she went FAST. They did not like me driving. They said I was too slow.

"Addie, rocks don't taste good."

Addie loved being pulled in the wagon and the kids liked pulling her most of the time.

They played in the kiddie pool too. They are trying to splash uncle Shea.

Staucie is helping now too.

Addie and Shea. Shea is talking to our sister, Tyne on the phone.

(So, look, Tyne, you are in the picture too!!!! But we really, really missed you.)

 Shea was spraying all the mud and leaves off the driveway and the kids wanted to have a turn.

I think he is just making the kids work so he can play. He he.

 We made my mom ride the little, funny bike too.

Shea's funny bike is really fun to ride. (Made by Razor, if you have never seen one.)

 Throwing water balloons!

It looks like he wants to hit me with it...

To be continued...