We finally got to go on a vacation for longer than a couple of days. We had the money, the vacation time and we were so ready. California is usually our destination because we both have family there and let's face it Disneyland is there! Along with that our plan was to see a whole bunch of friends.
We got to my brother's house right on time and had two of the easiest travelers ever! Zachary slept, Nathan watched TV and Joel kept of a good constant chatter since I was driving. We stayed with my brother the first night because we were headed to a baby shower in the same area the following day. Plus my brother's daughter and Nathan would love to play together. My brother, Fred, made dinner which turned out to be their pig Buttercup. Yes, you read right. My brother raises animals to eat and names them.
Saturday, was pouring! My sister stopped by to say hi and see the kids. Which is always a fun time. And then we were headed to a baby shower in the pouring rain. Love seeing my friend Kelly pregnant and enjoying her time. It was a family shower but her husband was super sick so the men ended up watching the kids while the women watched Kelly open gifts and chat.
After the shower we headed to stay with my mom for the remaining of our stay. She cooked and cleaned for us which was so nice. And food is always better when you don't have to make it. Sunday was church at my old stomping ground and catching up with lots of people I haven't seen in years. And bingo with my mom that night. Mixed in with a lot of Pete's Place (my favorite hamburger place). We were suppose to spend the afternoon with friends but they were super sick.
Monday was our anniversary. We went to the Santa Ana Zoo, aka the Monkey Zoo, and hung out all morning. Picked up more Pete's Place (Nathan's suggestion) and then had nap time and hanging out until that evening. My mom hung out with the boys as Joel and I went to my favorite Mongolian BBQ Place for dinner for our anniversary and then to IKEA which was cut short because we raced over to my friend Robin's place to hang out for a little bit (which turned out to be a little longer than planned and we all paid for it the next day).
Tuesday was the day we were all waiting for. DISNEYLAND!!! Nathan's big gift for being potty trained. It was the best day. we took our time, let Nathan lead on what rides to go on and we got free parking and an awesome parking spot!!! We were chosen Guest of the Day!
Wednesday was suppose to be a day of hanging out with friends but everyone was still sick and we didn't want to catch it so we just hung out at my mom's.
Thursday was visiting Joel's grandmothers. We had to do lunch with one because she is the busiest 97 year old ever! So she took us to McDonalds and let Nathan run around and play while we chatted. Then we headed over Joel's other grandmother and had dinner with her and we were surprised that she invited Joel's aunt and uncle and cousins over to join us. It was a great way to end our trip. Except for the fact that Nathan got a fever and was in bed the whole time.
Friday was a slow trip home. Big regret there. We stopped and saw my friend Kelly. Went to the Dino Museum (lame) and lunch, then we drove home. 11 hours after we left. So glad to be home and so thankful for the trip!!!!
