Saturday, September 25, 2010

Quick California Getaway

This past weekend we took a family trip to California to see some of Adam's family. We had such a fun time! I was worried that it might be miserable driving the 5+ hours in the car, however, both kids were soooo good!

Adam and his Grandma Connie.
The kids with their Great-Grandma Connie.

We stopped by and saw the Redlands LDS temple. It was a gorgeous day out!


Santa Monica pier! We went with the intentions of taking the kids to the beach to play in the sand, etc. But as you can see from this picture, it was overcast and chilly! So we decided to just walk the pier instead.

We rode the big Ferris wheel on the pier and this is the view from the top of the Ferris wheel. I was nervous - we were so high up!

Me and Ruby

Me and Rocklin (does he look a little scared? do I? ha!)

Adam and Ruby (that is Ruby's go-to position with the hand behind the head. She has rubbed off all her hair on that side of her head by always just playing with her hair and relaxing that way!)

Adam and Rocklin

Adam and I on the pier.

A street performer on the pier had these real parrots and just walked right up and put them on Rocklin. At first he thought it was cool but as you can see from the look on his face, after a few minutes he was like OK, get these things off of me!

Chillin at the Third Street Promenade

Adam insisted Rocklin get this cute Angels hat - Adam has the exact same hat...flat brim and all!


Ruby all tuckered out after a fun day in Santa Monica!

8 comments:

LAURA said...

Looks like a lot of fun! You look great Kristen!

Valerie: said...

fun! I bet it was sooo nice to get out of the heat. Isn't it still pretty hot there. I have not checked the weather there in a month! I sure dont miss it. Ruby is getting big,so sad but she sure is a doll.

Judy and Mike said...

You did alot when you were here. Nice to see you.

Our little corner said...

Your grandma Connie does not look like she is old enough to be a great grandma! Wow that's really cool your kids got to meet her! Looks like you had a lot of fun!

Sarah Young said...

Two thoughts, G-Ma Connie looks like a million bucks and so do you in that picture with Ruby, Kristen! So beautiful!

The Tall Girl Cooks said...

Dude, you are such a hot mom! Adam must love having you around. :o)

A teeny bit jealous of your trip but glad you guys had a great time. Love Rocklin's face on the ferris wheel - that is priceless!

the Holyoaks said...

I love seeing what you guys are up to. I'm glad you had fun in California!

Simmons Family said...

Looks like you all had fun over there. I can't believe how big your kids are getting!! So cute!