Kindergarten Easter Party 2013

I can't believe the 2012-2013 school year is almost over and this is the first time I've been able to participate in Jts school activity. It wasn't possible in FL. I never had a sitter for T. So this was fun and exciting for Jt and I!
We made a party snack, thanks to Pinterest! That was a huge hit and it helps to have super crafty friends!
We did a couple stations in Jts class and as he participated, I followed and played along. When I asked him what was his favorite part of the day, he said having me there with him was the best part! That made my day more then you'll know. I'm so glad we have numerous sitters so I can be apart of this important time for him.

Spring Break 2013 & Our Annual Family Vacation

In honor of my moms dad and our grandpa, we gather every year in Cayucos California. We've been going there since we were kids, but during the summer. In January of 2004 he made his way home and in honor of him, we gathered there in March of 2004 to spread his ashes off of the pier. He fished there as much as he could and he always brought us together there.

We look forward to our March family vacation and celebrating what's most important and that's our Family!

We had a great time this year, we actually celebrated our Easter there this year.

I enjoyed myself and I enjoyed bonding with the ones ones I love the most!

Most of our days were just hanging around the house and going for walks. We did a little shopping, a couple outings for food and some well needed nature exploring! My favorite part was BBQing with the family and just talking. The kids had a great time playing on the beach, swimming in the hot tub and running around!

The very best part of the trip was our family hike!! Loved it and can't wait to do it again!!!

Ill post some more picture! I took a lot of nature pictures, but these are just a few with the fam!

Making our last little stretch down Old Creek Rd. Love this road. Its so pretty and lots of life around it. The whole way down it, the little voices in the back were ooohhhing and awing!

Jt taking a walk with us! This is no Florida water, its pretty darn cold.

On a morning walk and came across this view.

The girls

Lovely sunset

What a great hike! 4.5 miles of fresh air, smiles, laughing, talking and racing my brothers around. Saw a couple snakes and some sea urchins. Loved every minute of it!

Finally making our way closer to the water

Cheese

No religious, but can you get any closer to God!

Scotty was in charge of this grill

So much food...

Our last BBQ for spring break

The Easter bunny came! This was a hard one to hide being we were with everyone and in an unfamiliar house. T man found the baskets, but we recovered and found a new hiding spot!

Had a bad tummy ache and had to rest in the bathroom for a bit!

Now that he was feeling better, we got the show on the road.

T man got one!

Just finished hunting Easter eggs

My brother Jeff and I

My mom and I

My brother Scott. Love this picture.

Headed home:(

March Madness

This month has not only been super busy, but it's almost been madness. From birthdays, unpacking and daily life. We've been on the go and starting to feel run down.
We celebrated Jackson's 6th birthday this month along with a few others. I had made a comment on FB a couple weeks ago that we are boycotting anymore March birthdays! Lol
Jackson's birthday this year was a little crazy compared to the past couple of years. It's just been us and maybe Jeff's parents. Which is totally fine and cheaper for us, but it was nice to have a little shin dig for the very excited 6 year old!
We had family and a couple friends up at my moms and caught up on life and let the kids go crazy as usual!
Here are just a couple pictures from his birthday! He got to spend the morning of his actual birthday with his best buddy Carson. They surprised him with a breakfast out at BatterUp!
After he got home I took him to school and brought the class cupcakes. Homemade with love;)
Later that day we had a BBQ with the Seiler Family and papa! The next day we went up to my moms for his birthday party.
(Pictures are from when Jt got up on his birthday and ending at my moms)

Across the Country 1 last time.......Part I

And it begins.....

My mom flew in to help me with the kids on our cross country drive. I wanted her to see some of our lower states.

Had to take a picture of this sign. Do you really think it holds true to its name? If so, I want to live there! lol

We officially crossed our first state line. T was having a rough time, but got better as we progressed! We stayed the night in Florida before crossing the Alabama border. On our second we crossed AL, MS and headed in LA. It only took roughly 4 hours. 

I've seen this sign way to many times! lol

Spent the night here and walked around the French Quarter for a while.

You can't see it, but there was a rainbow over the bridge.

Getting some beignets from Cafe Du Monde, again! These are so very yummy!

They didn't last very long! lol

Thank god we missed Mardi Gras by a week. We were worried we wouldn't even get to see the city again! This was one of the many left over decorations.

Cathedral

It's so funny how we are in the middle of the bible belt, but its the most sexual place other then Vegas. Literally had to cover Jts eyes as we walked by a few places.

Having dinner after our long city walk.We were all so tired, but got to see Corey who is a Fresno guy. He's farmed out and flying with the LA guard.

Across the Country 1 last time.......Part II

This was part of the trip we were dreading.

Texas takes forever to cross, nearly 1000 miles across!

California in roughly 800 miles from top to bottom!

This was at the rest stop right at the boarder. The biggest start I've ever seen!

One great thing about rest stops outside of California, is all the nice facilities. They keep them up and this particular one in Texas had a playground and museum. It was super nice and we stayed for a bit so the kids could stretch their legs.

They were definitely happy to be out of the car.

Finally getting closer and out of Texas

Call me crazy, but seeing this cracked dirt and not swampy mush was awesome. It's actually kind of pretty. 

A tiny sand storm, but boy was it windy.

Finally! Closer to Cali!!!!

We stopped in Tucson and ate at my favorite restaurant,
then went back to the AF base and let the kids play for a bit. Then it was back on the road!

We did Arizona in 1 day. We were getting the itch and it made for a shorter last day.
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