Wish they all could be CALIFORNIA GIRLS!

Brilee and I decided we would take a quick trip to California last weekend. I am SOOO glad we did! It was a blast. I have been really apprehensive about flying with Brilee because of her ears, but they were fine! She did awesome on the plane. She became a celebrity in the airport and her status carried her through the flight. The crowd favorite was when she escaped from me to crawl up the aisle. My seat belt was stuck and so I couldn't get to her fast enough. Luckily, the flight attendant caught her and walked her back to me. Everyone was clapping and cheering as she escaped. I didn't get any pictures of her on the plane, but the cute family behind me got about 100. Del picked us up in Long Beach and took us to his place. He made a delicious dinner that both Brilee and I loved! We had a great night. Saturday we went to the beach. Brilee played in the sand and I surfed. It was great, but I can't wait to go again when I have more time. After the beach we headed to Lake Arrowhead (after eating at In-N-Out of course!!!). It was such a great afternoon hanging out with everyone. Brilee was spoiled and loved being the center of attention. Sunday we went to the village. Brilee was lucky and got to feed the ducks two bags of duck food, and she got to ride some little kid carnival rides. She had SOOO much fun! After the village we went back to GGMA's and napped. We then went out for some Chinese. I never would have known it before this weekend, but my baby likes her some Chinese food! She ate it by the handfuls. It was hilarious. Monday we headed down the hill to do some shopping and catch the plane. :( We had an awesome weekend, and can't wait to see everyone again. 

Brilee thought I had to pack her in the suit case.

YUM YUM Kung Pao!

When we got to the beach Brilee went STRAIGHT to the water. As soon as it touched her feet she was really confused. It was cold and she didn't like it. 

She did enjoy playing in the sand though!

Surfing! So fun.

That's me... I think.

hum. Turn your head.

After the beach. She was EXHAUSTED!

Brilee on the train at the village. She wasn't to impressed with the little boy in her cart.

She loved the swing ride.

After feeding the ducks.

She was very into feeding the ducks. Duck became her new favorite word.

Messy Girl

It's that time of year when we don't spend a lot of time inside our house! Brilee thinks this is wonderful, and is loving every minute we let her be outside with us. After work we went out to the garden and Brilee immediately started being mischievous. She was running up the garden rows, smelling all the sage flowers, and then she decided it would be fun to play in the mud. I picked a flower for her and she used it for a paint brush the rest of the evening. It is so much fun to watch her play so hard!

Cutest lil' bum!

I am worried we may have started bad habits tonight by letting her play in the mud!

She is teething... don't worry those hands went right into her mouth!

Couldn't be happier!

To much to get into, she doesn't know where to go next!

Painting with her flower.

You will not believe me when I tell you this kitty truly loves Brilee.

Our Week in Pictures!

Sunday we went fishing at Steinaker. We only lasted about twenty minutes, and were over it! After fishing we went to my parents house to crash Stacia's bbq she was having! Brilee was the center of attention the whole party, and it was a blast.

Brilee found a stick and would pretend to cast it while Jake and I were fishing.

We finally got a warm day and so we jumped on the chance to plant our garden tonight! Jake and I brought my Dad's coolest grill over and we all had a big bbq while we were planting. It was fun!

The babies had a great time throwing dirt at one another.

Brilee spilt a whole bag of Cheetos today and I was frustrated so I walked out of the kitchen and when I came back in she was cleaning up at herself. What a good girl!!!!

Good Times...

Friday night Jake, Ben, Andre, Annalee, Brilee, Cy, and I went to Browns Reservoir to check out Ben's new boat. The babies were a little whiney and it was freezing, so we didn't last to long. While we were on the boat Annalee caught two fish and Jake caught one. It was a "Good Time".

Brilee wore Tytan's life jacket. She felt pretty important.

Jake's first fish!

Cy's reaction to the fish in the boat... at one time both babies looked like this!

Proud fisher.

Saturday morning Stacia, Annalee, and I woke up early and traveled to Lagoon. There was a huge dance competition there and some of my nieces were dancing. It was the PERFECT excuse for a day at Lagoon. We had TONS of fun! Stacia and I loved it because Annalee, Elly, Chloey, and Jaylie were all brave enough to go on the fun rides with us. Chloey and Jaylie didn't know what to expect on their first roller coaster, but by the end of it they were both pretty happy! We spent the WHOLE day in the park and didn't get home until after 10!

WE FINALLY MADE IT!

First ride of the day... White Roller Coaster.

Chloey and me in line for the white roller coaster.

Elly and Annalee waiting for the Colossus.

Nothing like a fifty dollar lunch in a theme park.

Turn your head and you will see Stacia chose to ride a chicken.

Jens chose a horse... of course!

And Annalee couldn't resist the pig.

Getting ready to go on the train.

All ABOARD!

This was the healthy looking camel, the other camel had no back legs... why did I not take its picture????

Getting ready to take the sky coaster across the park.

We got an orange cart, but we wanted a blue one!

All the girls in line for the white roller coaster. Jaylie's first roller coaster!

Almost our turn... she started getting scared.

Not so bad! She started the ride really tough, then she cried, then she laughed, and she ended by asking to go again.

Hanging out while we waited in line for the Spider.

Jaylie being a spider.

Chloey and Annalee in line for the Octopus ride.

In line for the bat...