Saturday, May 17, 2014

no need for spring

who needs spring, when summer is begging to show it's beautiful face early?! we were fortunate enough to get a sweet taste of Vitamin D just a week before our trip to Cali and it felt so good that water play was a must!





An early morning (starting at 4am) of traveling and the kids were excited to finally be off a plane, out of an airport and in the rental car; on our way to Nana's.

"Shouldn't I still be sleeping in my bed at home?"



But first, we needed food!!
we met up with Mark's old mission companion, Wes (Mulligan) and he introduced us to "In N Out"...

Grace gave it 2 thumbs up

and Ez said, "nice try, but I'm definitely NOT wearing this."


With a clean diaper and food in his belly, Ezzy crashed!...


But Grace was a fighter!
She kept those eyelids open the whole time - just too excited to see Nana & Papa... and the pool :-)

Finally, we arrived at Nana's and minutes later we were in the pool!...











Gracie's 1st time at the Cheesecake Factory and it was outside by a flowing river -
 how awesome is that? 



              

We loved playing in the sun all day then showering and enjoying the warm evenings. Here the kiddos are smoochin by the Fountain. *LOVE*


The fun really began once Gracie's cousin, Remedy joined us!

Just kicking back, enjoying Grandma's Popsicles :-)

On Mother's Day I was pampered from the start of the day till the end.
The kiddos surprised me with a nice breakfast...



Then Nana gathered the girls together and they performed a heartfelt skit where they did "The T-shirt girls" rendition of  'You are my sunshine'. so sweet!



Then daddy took care of the boys all day so I could literally lay by the pool for hours. Heaven on earth. BEST mother's day EVER!!


For FHE we took a drive and visited the Newport Temple. Now, we've seen every temple in California within reasonable driving distance from palm Springs!





Always time for a Pedi! 


And whats a vacation without a few random selfies on your camera roll?
Here's a few of Gracie and I being goofy...




Like always, I miss Palm Springs!! 
So glad this spring has jump started Summer early for us - I CAN'T WAIT FOR ALL OF THE FUN IN THE SUN ADVENTURES THAT AWAIT US!!

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