Random pictures from our trip to Kingsburg

Neal put Peyton and Boston on a piece of carpet and was pulling them around the house.  Brock was on the ride for a while but quickly lost interest.  Peyton and Boston were on for as long as Pa was willing to pull them around.  Then the next activity was running down the hall and sliding on the tile to see who could slide the greatest distance.  Tucker won that contest hands down.  He slid from the end of the runner clear into the kitchen cabinets.  Nobody topped his distance.

This is a picture of Peyton talking to Emmi.  Peyton woke up and wandered into our bedroom just as my cell phone went off.  Emmi asked if Peyton was around and it just so happened that she was standing right by me.  Peyton was a very happy little girl at that moment.  She and Emmi are cousins and best of friends.

Our last picture as we were leaving the church and heading back to Utah.  We left at 12:30 p.m. Calif. time and arrived in our driveway at 1:30 a.m. Utah time.  Wonderful trip, fun times and a wonderful family!

Lexi’s baptism

What a beautiful day Saturday turned out to be.  The day started out cold and foggy and by 11:00 a.m. the sun was shinning and you could feel the earth warming up.  Lexi looked like a little princess all dressed in white.  We are proud of you Lexi!  Happy birthday and congratulations on becoming a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A day at Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is about 2 1/2 hours from Tucker and Jamie’s.  We arrived there right at lunch time and decided that we all had to eat at The Splash Café.  This little café is famous all over for it’s clam chowder.  The wait wasn’t long and the food absolutely delicious and as good as Tucker and Jamie said it would be. 

After lunch we headed to the beach, set up our spot and the adventure began.  Even though it was freezing cold water the kids jumped in.  The also gathered a great variety of sea urchins, shells and lots of sand dollars.  While the kids were playing and digging in the sand, Neal and I decided to wander through the stores where we ended up at an ice cream store and even though we were cold, had to indulge.

When every one came up from the beach it was time to rinse all the sand off, dry off and get dry clothes on for the long ride home. 

It was a very, very fun day and I’m sure one that will be long remembered by all the kids.  Tucker and Jamie are great at accommodating everyone’s wants and needs.  Thanks to you both for your generosity and hospitality.  We had a wonderful time.

Fun times with family.

Tucker’s kids have said that they love it when their Maren and Tucker get together because they love to hear their dad tease Maren and wrestle with her.  Even though Tucker out weighs Maren, she is strong, agile and aggressive when taking on her brother. 

Jamie and Maren visiting while Jamie is making Santa plates. 

Thanksgiving dinner and Lexi’s 8th birthday celebration.

My mother was born on November 27th.  It was always fun when her birthday actually landed on Thanksgiving Day.  I remember as a child thinking how neat it would be to have your birthday on Thanksgiving.  Lots of people, a fabulous dinner and a birthday cake to top the celebration off.  Happy 8th birthday, Lexi.  Gam and Pa are thrilled to be here in California to celebrate your big day and your baptism.  We love you!