Wow I getting stressed just thinking about all the stuff I have to write about from our California vacation. First is our trip to mammoth mountain with my family and extended family on my dad's side. It was the best vacation and exactly what we needed. Davis and I flew to L.A. on a Thursday afternoon and Justin flew that night from his camp. Saturday my uncle Allen's family drove up from San Diego and we loaded the trailer with our bikes and started our vacation. The suburban was definitely packed to the hilt. It had six adults, one baby, all their luggage, food for the week, and it pulled a trailer with 11 bikes. The car was trooper and got us their safely. Davis was great in the car too, there was only one meltdown due to hurting ears because of elevation. After we got here my Uncle Brett and Aunt Novella arrived with Cousin Kurt and friend Joe. Right from the start it was a blast and a little out of control. We are not a quiet group and we know how to have a good time. Sunday we went to the branch there in mammoth and actually saw some friends from home... small world! That night Ryan and Miriam showed up with the kids which brought the count to a lot of people in the condo. By the way Justin and I were sleeping on an air mattress under the stairs.
The biking was awesome and the view from the top of the mountain was amazing. There were only a couple minor mishaps but other than those everyone had great safe time biking. When we weren't biking there was a lot of relaxing, shopping, and laughing going on. We decided to play catch phrase one night and it provided us with enough laughs to last the time we were there. Especially my cute aunt Joy she was so funny and entertaining. I will never forget the glass of milk!!
While we were there we had a few milestones hit. First my mom turned fifty. My sister and I planned a party for her and made her a cake and little mini burgers. It was fun and she loved it and was so happy. It was fun doing that with my sister for mom, it has been awhile since I have been with my mom on her birthday.
The second was Davis started really crawling at barley seven months. And she has just hit milestone and milestone since then and is not slowing down. She just amazes me everyday. Watching her around so many people she was just amazing. She and amazing gift to just make the people around her happy. She is happy, sweet and smiley that when you are around her you really can't help but smile. I know this is a gift that she will have her whole life. I know that through her many will see the happiness that comes from our heavenly father. I love her so much!!
After our first ride down the mountain. Poor Justin but he was sweet to take this picture.
Davis in the car on the way to Mammoth. She was so enamored by my mom's nails. and she loved chewing on them.
This is right before the trip and she looks a little skeptical about the whole thing. She is not quite sure what to think about a 5 hour car ride with seven people.
Danielle, Dad, cousin Linds, Uncle Allen. Let's get this show on the road!!!!
Our little red wagon. This thing has gone many a mile and I think this was it's last trip. It did a great job and got all of our bikes there safely. Thank you little red wagon you will be missed!!
Uncle Allen, and Aunt Joy on the trail. Everyone stopped and rested after the uphill switchbacks.
Michael and Ryan are mapping out how they want to go down from here. They were so hard core this week and really took advantage of the time they had.
My sweet mom on her 50th birthday. My sister and cousin Linds helped put all together while she out on a bike ride with my dad. She deserves the best and I love her so much. She gives so much for us and many others without asking for much. A great example for me and Davis to have.
While my mom and dad were on their ride the found this bench. Justin had no idea he had a bench in mammoth dedicated to him. What he doesn't know is that was a surprise from me.(j/k but that would have been cool)
Ava and Ryan
This is what we did a lot too, we sat around and laughed. It was so great to get to know my cousins more and catch up on their lives.
Although we were on vacation it was really hard for my dad and uncle Allen to leave work behind. They are very fun and responsible, there was a lot of laughing and talking about refinancing.
Rodge and Danielly. I love my siblings and we had fun all together for the first time in a while.
This was a very common scene during the week. Justin is great at getting Davis to sleep. We call the baby whisperer and she definitely listens to him.
Grandma and Davis. It was so great that since Justin and I didn't have a room my mom out Davis in with them. luckily she is such a great sleeper that she didn't ever wake them up at night. It was also nice that my mom got up with her in the morning, changed her, fed her and played with her. Which is really awesome because the morning diaper is always the worst. Thanks mom and dad!!
Papa and Davis in the morning.
Cousin linds and aunt Joy
Davis would play so hard everyday that by the end she pooped out!!!
Davis and aunt Novella just relaxing. She had the touch too with Davis it took her no time at all to get Davis to sleep. I was so glad that she was so good with everyone.
Davis and Seth played together... well kinda Davis sat there and Seth bulldozed her. He is the cutest chunk ever. Davis looked like a mini baby next to him.
A little treat after a good ride down the mountain. I had a root beer float.
It was so great to have Justin there the whole week. It is the longest we have seen each other since he started camps in June. That is why this was a much needed vacation.
Everyone getting ready for the first ride of the vacation.
Off the top!! The gondola ride up there was a little scary but the view was also so beautiful. Although right when we got off the gondola on the top of the mountain at 11,000 ft the wind almost blew me over. That made things a little interesting until we got into the trees. We did get a little confused on what trail to take all the way down so we went one way and my uncle Brett took his own. He went a service road that was marked NOT A TRAIL pardon my french but as he flew past the sign all he had to say was "kiss my a*#! That is why I love him so much.
The group at the top
I loved being able to spend time with my niece Ava. She such a smart and witty little girl. She says the funniest things in very proper grammar. And Davis looks so happy being kissed by me.
So there is a big story behind this picture. My wonderful aunt joy has a few things she has to experience while in mammoth. One being see a bear. Well on Monday morning my mom and I were walking with kids in broad daylight and a bear walked right in front of us. It was so cool!!! Aunt Joy was very disappointed she wasn't there. So while we were talking in the spa someone heard us and said that there is a bear that comes and wonders around every night at about 11pm. So aunt Joy and I made this plate to help lure the bear so she could see him. I know it sounds crazy. So we make the plate and head out the door, to place the food by the trail. We head down the stairs and as we hit the bottom my aunt novella yells BEAR BEAR! We stopped where we were and got mad because that is not funny. But sure enough we turn around and there he is just walking across the parking lot. So here we are with hot dogs and syrup right about to walk out and come face to face with the bear. Talk about bad timing. he didn't come back and we tried again the next night, but no luck. We had a bucket this time with more food and goodies we called it the bear bucket. I even sat upstairs staring out the waiting for him to come. So aunt joy just got to see the back side of a bear. Maybe next year aunt Joy.
My mom making her birthday wish. She definitely took her time and did not tell us what she wished for. I hope she gets it whatever she wished for.
Isn't she adorable? I think very much so!!!
Just hangin' with papa.
The group minus aunt joy and uncle Brett taking the picture. We love number 9!!
After the crazy week in mammoth we came home and celebrated Ava's 3rd birthday. She was so cute when she opened he presents. She got princess chutes and ladders, candy land, and a princess crown. I love her and glad that I got to be there to celebrate her birthday.
I love the look on her face when she saw her crown and necklace.
And this is what a two week vacation will do to you. Just thinking about packing everything and going home made us both so tired we need a nap right then. Thanks for the pic mom!
It was so great to have Justin there the whole week. It is the longest we have seen each other since he started camps in June. That is why this was a much needed vacation.Everyone getting ready for the first ride of the vacation.Off the top!! The gondola ride up there was a little scary but the view was also so beautiful. Although right when we got off the gondola on the top of the mountain at 11,000 ft the wind almost blew me over. That made things a little interesting until we got into the trees. We did get a little confused on what trail to take all the way down so we went one way and my uncle Brett took his own. He went a service road that was marked NOT A TRAIL pardon my french but as he flew past the sign all he had to say was "kiss my a*#! That is why I love him so much.The group at the topI loved being able to spend time with my niece Ava. She such a smart and witty little girl. She says the funniest things in very proper grammar. And Davis looks so happy being kissed by me.So there is a big story behind this picture. My wonderful aunt joy has a few things she has to experience while in mammoth. One being see a bear. Well on Monday morning my mom and I were walking with kids in broad daylight and a bear walked right in front of us. It was so cool!!! Aunt Joy was very disappointed she wasn't there. So while we were talking in the spa someone heard us and said that there is a bear that comes and wonders around every night at about 11pm. So aunt Joy and I made this plate to help lure the bear so she could see him. I know it sounds crazy. So we make the plate and head out the door, to place the food by the trail. We head down the stairs and as we hit the bottom my aunt novella yells BEAR BEAR! We stopped where we were and got mad because that is not funny. But sure enough we turn around and there he is just walking across the parking lot. So here we are with hot dogs and syrup right about to walk out and come face to face with the bear. Talk about bad timing. he didn't come back and we tried again the next night, but no luck. We had a bucket this time with more food and goodies we called it the bear bucket. I even sat upstairs staring out the waiting for him to come. So aunt joy just got to see the back side of a bear. Maybe next year aunt Joy.My mom making her birthday wish. She definitely took her time and did not tell us what she wished for. I hope she gets it whatever she wished for.Isn't she adorable? I think very much so!!!Just hangin' with papa.The group minus aunt joy and uncle Brett taking the picture. We love number 9!!After the crazy week in mammoth we came home and celebrated Ava's 3rd birthday. She was so cute when she opened he presents. She got princess chutes and ladders, candy land, and a princess crown. I love her and glad that I got to be there to celebrate her birthday.I love the look on her face when she saw her crown and necklace.And this is what a two week vacation will do to you. Just thinking about packing everything and going home made us both so tired we need a nap right then. Thanks for the pic mom!
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