I just got home from San Diego

to visit my sister Bre by myself,

a weekend of spa, shopping, and

sushi. Thanks Bre! I had a blast.

It was such a nice break

away from being a mom thanks

to my great husband for booking

my flight. I start teaching next week

so this was my last get away. Rick had

a fun weekend with Mia and they were

able to bond. I'm so grateful for Rick

who is such an amazing husband and

dad. He always knows what I need

and is willing to take over for me....

We just got back from our trip to Newport, CA

It was so much fun to spend the week with everyone

and go to the beach every day.

sorry Bre and Wally- last minute picture. Bre

and Wally live in San Diego and we went to their

house to barbecue and go to Legoland but I don't

think anyone remembered to take a picture of us all.

Brooke and Chris

Kevin, Nicole, Scott, and Hailey.

She is covered from head to toe with sand.
Rolling in the sand.

We had to give her a shower every day.

The beach is her favorite place on earth I think.

What girls do best!!

dad burying Mia.
Mia and Hailey buried in the sand. It
was so cute because Hailey called Mia,
me me and Mia called for Hailey- HAIII
all week long. Mia also woke up in the middle
of the night on a few occasions screaming Scott!
mom and Mia on the beach.

Hanging on the beach at Crystal Cove.

Hot grandparents biking down the beach!

Mia and Hailey on the beach. Mia had 3 swimming

suits. I'm not sure why she is always in the same

one on camera?

There we go, new suit- Lego Land

Hugging at Legoland.

closeup.

grandkids eating breakfast together every

morning.
grandpa, Hailey, and Mia.

Brooke and Hailey

Bre, mom, and Brooke

(Nicole, where were we?)

Mia just loved putting her face in the water

and trying to drink it all up.
Mia and Hailey

Hailey and Mia on the mini golf course
walking around.

hitting golf balls.

Mia and dad at the beach.
Mia on the beach.

Mia digging in the beach.

Mia walking on the beach.

Mia and Hailey on the beach.

Rick on a boogie board at Newport Beach.
mom and Mia in the sand.

Mia trying to put on her own sunscreen.

Mia's cuteness- her hair was so curly in Cali.

I loved it.

Posing at the beach.

We all went to a fancy very yummy Mexican restaurant

looking over the beach. This is what we had on

our hands there- do you see this crazy face!

We had to walk around and keep her occupied

til the food came. Maybe she will sit and eat

without being a handful one day?? Maybe.

I think it's the age. Hailey is 3 1/2 months older

and was a perfect little restaurant goer, Scott

too. Lucky Nicole!

Mom and Mia. Give her ice and she's a happy girl.
Rick and I.

Grandma and Mia at the restaurant.

Mia being a goof ball.
Brooke and Chris- enjoy the kid free days
I was jealous :)

Nicole, Kev, and the kids...

Dad, mom, and Mia.

First time on a carasel at the Fashion Island

mall. She loved it!