July 2009

Darby's last day of work (for now) was July 2nd. She came home, we had dinner, and then we loaded up and headed for Southern California! It is an 18 hour drive, but with an active toddler, we have found it is easier when she is asleep for 8-10 hours of the trip, so we leave at night!


Our first stop:

Dawneen & Marks for a little food and swimming! We had a great time with them and Grandma & Grandpa D too! Bryawna can swim the whole pool with floaties on! Not bad for 2 1/2! Then we went back to Grandma & Grandpa D's house and crashed!





Next stop:

'Buelo & 'Lita's for more swimming and fireworks! On the 4th of July Penny made an amazing dinner for us and then we went to a golf course to watch the fireworks! Bryawna was soooo excited! We stayed with them for a few days and spent time on the beach and a day in San Diego (where Bryawna rode the Merry go Round), and then dinner where Tia & Tio met up with us!

Last stop:

Doug & Jenn's for more fireworks, a little wakeboarding, innertubing, and Boo Boo's birthday party! Bass Lake is always great because there are so many things to do! On Friday Grandma & Grandpa D, and Mark & Dawneen arrived. We went to dinner and then out on the boat for Jazz on the Lake & fireworks! Then Saturday we had fun on the lake and then Luke's birthday party after naps!

Cruzin' Cousins! Barnard- "Got Air?" Jake & Bryawna!

We always enjoy our time with our families, but it always seems to go by so quickly! We love & miss you guys so much! We truly appreciate your efforts to see us when we are in CA!