Troy and Melissa's Adventure to California

We were so excited to hear that Troy and Melissa could come for a break and bring their boys and new baby, Addelyn. While we were waiting for Melissa and Natalie to get ready for the morning, we brought the kids to play at Natalie's playground, near her swimming pool. It was a nice warm day. Just like you would expect in California.

Troy is showing Morgan how the flip was done when he was a kid.

Trey and Troy were playing imaginary basketball. He could slam dunk with a little help.

My favorite place at the mall, sun shining and music in the background. The kids loved it, after they could see they didn't have to travel too far. I think they were pretty tired after driving here. They spent the night at Mesquite.

This is our pool at our apartment. It is a heated pool, so the kids were really loving it. I forgot to mention Gavin and Natalie had us all over for steak and lobster dinner. Yes, this Natalie is a Betty and follows all the directions. She uses all of her gadgets making our meal so delicious. We can't make fun of her anymore.

Addelyn and Grandpa enjoying the sunshine as the kids keep swimming. If she only knew what she was missing. Grandpa is loving holding this pretty little girl.

The hot tub was really hot. Morgan and Trey are cooling off before getting back in again. It is nice to see the love between all of the boys. They are so good to each other.

We drove to Oceanside. Morgan and Boston have watched the trailors that Natalie has posted for the family to watch of Boogie Boarding. They couldn't wait to try it. But you know, the ocean water is so cold and this is February. Well, these boys were die-hards. So out came the Boogie board and they all ran into the water. Hope you have all seen the movie that Natalie has posted. Nixon loved standing in the water and feeling the sand go out from under his feet.

Melissa and Trey are getting ready to settle in for the afternoon.

Mike, Trey and Troy just out enjoying the sunshine as the boys are getting ready on the boards.

Yes, it takes some of us a little longer to get down the hill. Precious cargo you have there Natalie. We actually ran down ahead of her for a picture. You know we do anything for a picture.

There is her dimple. Oh the sun is so bright. But she slept right through. Look at her pretty lips.

What a cute family. They have come so far to enjoy the sunshine. We are having such a good time with you here. Melissa and Troy, thanks for coming.

Cute family....

The waves just keep coming. The boys did great in the waves. I was so surprised at what good sports they were. Morgan and Boston, you boys did awesome. I had so much fun in the water with you, taking movies. We were cold, but after the day, we knew we could go have a dip in the hot tub and pool.

So fun to get pictures with Melissa and Natalie. Who would have thought Melissa would be in California with a new baby.

We all want pictures with Addelyn.

We were all going to run to the pier, but were half-way and thought we could just drive and look at it. Kids were cold and sandy. Proud of you boys playing in the waves. Nixon and Mike played a game while Melissa and Troy dug for crabs. Life is good here. A lot of memories to take home with us of California.