As with all vacations that I take, it has set me back a bit in the regular schedule and routine. I feel as though I have been running around like a crazy chicken for the last week! However, I made the goal to post up about our wonderful trip to California for the holiday BEFORE it hit December on the calendar- as you can see, I failed! Still, never one to give up, here we go!!We spent 8 glorious days with the Wilson cousins on the west coast- the girls had not seen them in such a long time, but they jumped right back in the friendships like they hadn't missed a day. It was delightful to see the new friendship between Carter and Eva grow into something quite sweet. They played so well together all week. It didn't take long for them to discover their mutual love for cars and all things with wheels, it made them close pals the entire week. I so wish I had taken a picture of them playing together!!
Thanksgiving day was so relaxing and fun- the turkey was the most juicy, moist and delicious bird I have had in a long time. The sides were divine, and the pies, well lets just say I ate WAY too much but didn't care a bit!
The weather was perfect, usually we get rained out this time of year, but last week- it was near 80 degrees the entire time and it made for several afternoons spent in their pool and hot tub,
hiking the beautiful hills by their home to a pretty waterfall,
taking each others family pictures, and an afternoon at the Santa Barbra Zoo,
(Don't you just love watching Giraffe's while overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the background!)
and no trip to California is complete without a palm tree lined beach day filled with running in and out of the surf amid wails of delight!
We are so thankful for our family- especially ones that will let us crash in their home and completely take over their schedule and lives!! We were all so sad to leave and say goodbye again, Olivia was dropping her famous Crocodile tears as we drove out of sight. Thanks Wilson's for being so giving and making our holiday spectacular!! We miss you already!!
Another great part of our visit -coming home with tons of gifting ideas. Let my procrastinator shopping begin!!
1 comment:
We should have caravaned! Though I think you may have been a little further south since we were cold during our trip to California.
It looks like you had a great time and got some great photos.
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