Weekend with Family

This past weekend we had a great time with family. Friday night we left for California for the 5 1/2 hour drive to Placentia, California where my cousin Charity and her family live. It was nice that all three children slept the entire drive there. It was difficult at times managing the vehicle with the 20 + mph winds blowing but Mondo got us all there safely.

Charity,her daughters and us went to Huntington Beach on Saturday, while Don, Charity's husband, and Mondo went to the swap meet. I think they needed some male bonding time as there were to many women in the house. This was also the first time they got to meet Sean. He was great on the whole trip, only crying if he was wet or hungry.

The girls were excited to eat at our regular place at the end of the Huntington Beach Pier Ruby's Restaurant. Even though it was an hour wait to be seated, we enjoyed passing our time looking for ocean animals. We saw a seal and a dolphin. Much of this time was also spent trying to keep Savannah, 3 years old, and Katie, 4 years old, from falling off the pier and into the ocean. They were very fascinated by the water, especially Katie, and had a hard time containing themselves.

Sunday, both families, including Charity' s mom Loree, went to Knottsberry Farm. Unfortunately, they no longer had the same picture that we had taken as little kids, but we had a great time anyways. Ciara and Allie got soaked on the Rapid ride. I believe they could have rode this ride over and over again , had we let them.

Charity and Don, thanks for a great weekend. It was great to see you. The girls, as always, had a great time with their cousins. I know we wish we could live closer to each other, but for now, at least it's only 5 1/2 hours. Happy Anniversary, I'm glad you shared it with us. We'll see you soon.