California Vacation

This last week, our family had the opportunity to go to Riverside, CA. Joel's Uncle Les passed away and we went up for the memorial and funeral. Even though it was a sad reason for the trip, we decided to stay for a week and let our children get to know their cousins.We stayed at Nick and Audry's beautiful house. Jacob and Sara enjoyed their pool as much as possible.

Sara and her MeMe after swimming the first day.

Jacob liked to go behind one of the cool waterfalls.

Crystal Cove Beach

On Friday, we went to Crystal Cove Beach and had a blast. Thank goodness for SPF75!

Audry knew all the things we needed to bring to make the beach perfect-including a tent for shade. This is some of the adult cousins catching up with each other:Audry, Joel, Lori, and Connie with Sara in the foreground.

August, Sara and Tony making sand castles. Nobody really entered the water because it was very cold.


Jacob and Joel out by the water.

Tide Pools at the Beach

About a five minute walk down the beach were some tide pools that we all explored. We found sea anemones, crabs, and other creatures. It was a fun lesson discovering God's creatures.

Family photo op at the beach.

Nice!

Sara found joy in brushing sand off of our feet.

Sara and her Pa-Paw

I love to see Sara and Paul together. She acts like he hung the moon just for her. And with Sara being the only granddaughter, I feel there is a special connection between them.

He is showing her all the interesting sounds from the keyboard.

Cousins

With this trip to California, Jacob and Sara finally got to meet some of their cousins.

Tony, Jacob and Sara wrestling in front of the church.

At least they know how to act sometimes...see!

Playing Golf

We had a chance to play some golf while in California. It is a beautiful course.

Audry and I taking a break.