A Sunset Hike

Ryan

Amber

Looks like I'm posing, but I wasn't ready for the shot! We hiked up a huge sand dune just in time for sunset. We had fun running downbut Ryan took a spil head over feet, Yikes.

Cliff Jumping!

Me and Annie
Travis
Brother Mark
Amber and Travis jumping

Annie on the side

Could we have any more fun?!!

I think not.

Silly Kids

Too funny, Carson wears his sun glasses and looks so cool, and then he sports his binki with it. Summer is ready for a shot at any moment and so photogenic. Good times at the lake!

Bodega Bay

Mama teaching her grandkids a little geography.

Sammy and Jonah enjoying the scenery on the warf.

Camping Kids

Some of my peeps. Up top is Jordan holding Abby (my niece Abby is different from the other Abigail Leslie's niece) and Jacob. Next is Emma, then Sammy and Alexa in the bike trailer, and Jackson in the tree. Camping at Bodega Dunes.

Dolphin Fun

Leslie and a cute dolphin! Abigail's real parents! who'd have thought?

SEA WORLD!

Sea World is never a let down. My favorite part of the trip. It's action and hands on too. I love these little baby killer whales! I had to post lots from here because I think it's so cool!

San Diego Zoo

The Zoo was fun and we managed to see everything in one day on foot. We were a bit tired at the end of that day, but fun to watch Abby see the animals.

Baby Stuff

Abigail has had a lot of first in her 11 mo. Now she's seen Sea World, the Ocean and tons of animals at the zoo. She was all lathered up in sun block for the big day at the beach. Very happy baby!

GO CUBBIES!

Being at Wrigley Field for three amazing wins was one of the main highlights of the trip! When we first caught site of it Leslie teared up and walked around in a stupor with her mouth wide open. We got to sit in the bleachers and behind home plate (not super close, but still cool). We cheered them on for all three victories and are sure we are good luck for the team. It was neat to finally see this historic field.

NAUVOO

We got really lost on our way to Nauvoo, but thanks to some help we made it. We were rushed but made it to the key sites like Carthage Jail, the Temple (which was closed for cleaning) and the Brick Yard just to name a few. We went to the evening performance and I ran into some old missionary friends, the Roddeback's who I served with in Saint George.

CHICAGO SITES!

We saw so many things, and mostly by accident like driving by Oprah's studio. We made a point to see the Michael Jordan Statue and the view of the city is of course from the Sears Tower. There were some scary areas, but overall Chicago was a beautiful city. We plan to go back next year!

Temple Trip

Look at my gorgeous sisters and mom! Rene and Gina left too quick.

California Dreamin'....

We miss you already!!!!

Movies, temple, lots of eating, lots of kids and noise... what a great weekend! We loved having you home and miss you already!