We arrived in SoCal on the night of July 12th, after driving for 10.5 hours. That doesn't take into account the fact that I was up at 7:15am, leaving my house at 8:30am, picking up Cameron from TImberline Scout Camp in Mt. Pleasant, UT, having an early lunch in Moroni, and then finally on the road by 12:30pm. We hit St. George approx. 4:30 and visited my great-aunt & uncle Faye & Byron Jordan until 6pm. We then got on the road again and made it into San Clemente at 1:30am Utah time. UURRGHH!! I definitely hit a wall (figure of speech) at around 11pm when Brynna kept waking up every 20 minutes as she slept in her carseat in the back. Cameron was a real help trying to keep her calm and happy and coax her back to sleep. What a guy!!
So my mom and I survived life in a minivan for 12+ hours with 4 kids, and slept happily.
We are very lucky to have a chance to come stay here at my grandparents condo on the beach by the pier in San Clemente. We got to celebrate Brynna's 3rd birthday (July 15th) and my brother James' little boy, Luke's 2nd birthday (July 26th) together. Shari and her three boys have come down too and we are having lots of loud, crazy, face-stuffing FUN!! We are having fun with James, Sara, Luke & Bella, who live here and manage things while he finishes school, and my Aunt Barbara's family who are vacationing and sharing time with us at the condo.
I had a chance ot visit my good friend Jeanine (Seeman) Campbell, and her new home and three cute kids: 2 boys, Dawson & Everett, and 1 girl, Sidney. I don't get to interact with her hubby Greg, but I can tell they are a happy little bunch! They are a great little family, and I appreciate the connection I have with her. We have been friends since our freshman year at BYU and it is great to know someone who knew me "WHEN" -- Thanks Jeanine!!
We have relaxed at the beach, had a BBQ/fire ring/wienie roast where I introduced my Aunt Barbara and her family to the delights of foil-wrapped bananas that are stuffed with Symphony (toffee & almond) and mini-marshmallows. Props go to Sonya's friend, Stephanie for sharing that campfire treat with us!! YUMMY GOOEY GOODNESS!! We decided to visit Chuck E Cheese's for the little kids birthday and it worked out pretty well, and we ended up having two birthday parties, so now Brynna keeps asking me for another birthday -- we like our birthdays! What's not to like? Cake, ice cream, presents, balloons, silliness, singing!! It's a recipe for happiness in my book!!
We are now waiting for Joe & Lisa's baby to be born! And not wanting summer to end!!
Love from Semi-Sunny SC,CA!
Heather
3 comments:
finally an update to your blog you big slacker! We leave for Hawaii next week. Wee haaaaa!!
We had a great time on your visit too. I wish you lived closer. Your kids are great and I miss having a girlfriend that knew me from my younger years! Let us know when you get back in town!
It was a lot of fun having you guys out here we were sad to see you leave (especailly Luke, he keeps asking for his cousins) Come agian soon!
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