What we've been up to:

My sister-n-law's grandpa owns a yacht in Huntington Harbor. He was nice enough to take us all for a little harbor cruise.

Zack helping navigate.

Colin and Bryant

Kade and McKena making use of the lounge chairs.

Loved seeing all the neat houses on the harbor. Some were pretty fancy.

Bigtime rollercoaster. Brett and Derik in front, Kade and Zack are behind.

Kade and his favorite, Lightning.

All the girls got matching hats.

Of course we have to pose with this guy.

John loves any and all vacations I make him go on.

I think this is called "Seal Rock" This is a little park where there is a look-out.

Nieces and McKena can't resist climbing all over the sculpture. My Mom and Gage in the background.

Kade insisted on having himself a picnic, and he did.

Most of the gang, the men and boys went to a LA Clippers game.

My sister-in-law's grandpa also has a house overlooking the ocean, this is his roof-top deck.

We spent a couple of days lounging by the pool. The weather was wonderful the entire time--10 degrees warmer than usual. Lindsay said it had been colder in Florida.

Kade and Campbelle enjoying the hot tub.

McKena, May, and Emma swimming.

Lots of pick-up games at the sports court.

We just got back from a week of vacation in sunny California with my entire family. We had a great time! The place we stayed was great and just right for a family reunion. There were lots of things to do on-site, as well as being next to the ocean and 20 minutes from Disneyland. We did a lot of sight-seeing, spent 3 days at Disneyland (always great), and spent some quality time together at the hotel playing games, swimming, visiting, etc. All of my family was able to be there for the week, so that was neat. Unfortunately, we had a bout with food poisoning on the last day (never great), but we'll try to forget that ever happened. Today we are back to school and work--sometimes reality is a hard thing! Thanks to all my family members for making the effort to come and to my parents for funding some of it!