California!!!!

California is THE place to be...on vacation! Definitely don't want to live there. I like living where we do...no traffic..until you get in town. But by us...it's so quiet and nice. California...way too busy and way too many crazy drivers. I must admit though, as soon as we crossed the AZ/CA border...Tanner man....he turned into a CA driver! AH! He had fun and kept us safe though. He likes driving our small car so he can pass traffic and drive likes he's in the NASCAR. 


We went to California with some good friends of ours! Cory and Amy! Tanner has known Cory since they were 5ish? Crazy how they've been able to keep in touch after all these years! After 4 years of marriage, we all have become great friends!


We were only able to spend 2 full days in CA. But, it was a really nice get a way! On Sunday we went to the beach! We were shooting for Santa Monica...but with road closures due to concerts going on or something...we ended up at Venice Beach. Very beautiful! Mylee was sort of fussy while we were at the beach so we only stayed for a little while. I think that was the first time Mylee has been fussy enough for us to have to leave somewhere. I learned with Kendal that I don't like to be in public while nursing or when my child is fussy. Not fun for anyone. Mylee did fall asleep while at the beach though so we did spend time there. Just after an hour or so...we were all ready to go and Mylee did wake up fussy again. So we left. We drove to our hotel and unloaded...I wanted to tell a story about  how we packed our car FULL for only a 2 day 1 night trip...but I really can't. I can't even say why. Not when my blog isn't private. So if you're REALLY dying to know you can email me. But if/when I ever print my blog into a book...I will write the story. But for now....skipping to the next thing...

Playing in the waves! First time for Kendal! She didn't really like it!

So she came back to get her beloved tube! 

Daddy teaching her how to jump over the wave!

Kendal and Tanner were out playing in the beach. Tanner later showed Kendal the little sand crab things by the shore...

They put a few of the crabs in a toy and Kendal ran back to show me!

The crabs!

I love just watching Kendal and Tanner. Especially when they are together! I'm so blessed to have them in my life!

After getting unloaded, we drove around. The next day we were going to be going to SIX FLAGS, which was only a few miles down the road from our hotel. So decided to drive down there and watch from the outside. Watching made it more real and made us super excited! 


Day 2! We woke up early and got ready for the day! Our friends Cory and Amy didn't get in until late late at night. I didn't even hear them come in! We ate breakfast and headed to SIX FLAGS! There were lots of people this year! Last summer when we went we bought a Flash Pass and I felt we got to ride more rides. But this year we did spend more time in the rides for Kendal. I loved watching her have to so much fun!

Kendal's favorite ride! She rode it several times!

The first time though, she was a little nervous, so daddy rode with her! :)

This is a pretty big rollercoaster! Little Kendal did awesome on it!

I love this photo! All these "big kids" and then little Kendal! So brave!

 I am so grateful for my telephoto lens!! 

Tanner and Cory after riding Goliath! Amy and I rode next! SO MUCH FUN! 

Kendal loves Merry-go-rounds! She wasn't smiling at me cuz she was in conversation with Cory.

Miss Mylee did AMAZING on this trip! Slept all the way there and on the ride back! While we were at Six Flags, she conveniently ate when we did. Didn't cry ONCE at the park! She is seriously the best baby! I love her sooo stinken much!


Kendal riding her favorite ride! Wouldn't let me post this by the pics!

I love how Kendal really isn't scared of anything/anyone. Sometimes that can be good and bad. But she ran right up to these guys for a hug! I was scared of stuff like this growing up!

This was the cheapest trip we have ever taken! A certain something paid for gas...this is what I was talking about at the beginning...I can't say on here...lol....our friend's Cory and Amy had season passes to Six Flags and got us in for free! And we split the hotel cost! We had a blast and are already planning another trip next month!!