Vacation Part 3- Cali

We spent the second week in California visiting family and friends. Jon was at his classes during the week, of course, and the girls and I stayed with my Grandparents. We are so thankful his classes have been in California these last few years as it gives us the opportunity to be with the friends and family we miss all year long. 

Marian helping Grandpa Joe pick his tomatoes-- he had the best tomatoes and zucchini!

Gigi and Grandpa Joe
(my Dad's parents)

Swimming at the Bachs before Jon had to head to Master's

Grada (my Mom's mom) with the girls

With Grada, Auntie Jill, Micah and Aunt Judy

Surfing day with Uncle Ron-- my Uncle was so gracious to teach the girls to surf...it was their favorite part of the vacation! 

Loved how he carried them out! =) 

Marian carrying her board back out

Macy girl =) 

Macy warming up...we were out so early in the morning, that it was still pretty chilly

I don't think the smile ever left her face that morning

My little surfer girls

Right before we left, Uncle Ron got them surfing on the same board...these are my favorite pics from the trip!

I never realized how much their mannerisms are the same until I looked back at these pics. 

My little "Bethany Hamiltons"...we actually sent an email to Bethany with this picture attached. =) 

Thank you Uncle Ron! You were the best teacher ever! 

Marian and Gigi

We met some friends of mine (from junior high) at the Beach...it was so fun catching up and seeing how all our kids are growing up! 

Christine's little guy Aaron with Marian--he just plopped down on her lap.
How cute is that? 

Ruby and her son Hudson with Macy...can't wait to see her new little one next year! 

Christine and the newest little Lee, Caleb.
I think he looks just like her. 

I was amazed that the girls could play in the waves by themselves this year.
I loved watching them hold hands and jump over the waves together. 

Posing near the "NO SAND ZONE." =) 

So thankful for these ladies and their friendship over the years.
Lovin' Hudson's face in this one. =) 

Beach Babies

We got to be with Gigi on her 80th Birthday. With all her health problems, it was such a blessing to celebrate Gigi turning another year older. It was also my sister Ashley's birthday too. So glad Marian remembered her camera, since I didn't have mine with me. I would have hated to miss out on all these memories. =)

Living it up at Tokyo kitchen...Yum!!

Uncle Tom and Aunt Debbie (my Dad's sister)

The birthday GIRLS with Shyliina, Marian and Macy
 

Our chef...the camo made us feel very much at home...wish Jon could have been there.

What a blessing of a vacation this was, except for not getting to have Jon with us in Cali. =(

But we are so proud of him on completing his Masters.

Thanks to everyone who made our visit so special.