Monday, March 30

Fun in the Sun!

We surprised my mom for her birthday by driving out to California for a visit. We were there from Tuesday the 18 to Sunday the 22. It was so much fun and we wish we could have stayed longer!

We went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Rachel had tons of fun looking at all the sea creatures and touching the starfish. They even had a toddler play area so she could get more wiggles out. I really enjoy downtown Monterey and Cannery Row, it was one of our first dates!


On Saturday, Rachel's birthday, we had a big family party for my brother, mom, and Rachel since they all have March birthdays.Rachel was obsessed with a candy dish in the living room and eventually figured out she could stuff candy in all her pockets. We told her she couldn't eat any since she was already getting cake and ice cream. Her rebuttal was that she would save it for later.What a smarty pants!


We of course had to take advantage of the nice weather by going to the beach! Rachel loved looking for sea shells!We actually went to the same beach where Will proposed to me almost 4 years ago. And I didn't get any pictures, but my parents have been saving our wedding cake in their freezer for 3 years now and we finally took it out to eat. Cheesecake definitely does not freeze well for 3 years. It was a bit freezer burnt. yuck!
Wow, we relived a lot of good memories while visiting.

7 comments :

Shannon said...

hey it was really nice to see you guys. even though it was only for little bit still good times and bippy i still think that was you on the dog walk, lol. well love you all and cant wait to see you guys again, we should hang out next time.

love shannon

Magi & Tom said...

Looks like a fun visit. I love the beach pictures and am looking forward to going lots this summer. Tom said the whole family is going when Will is in Vagas in a few weeks. I'm going with Tom. Looking forward to seeing you guys.

Magi & Tom said...

Oh- hey,
I like your hair, Melissa. Did you lighten it?

Leighann said...

That is so fun!! LUCKY!! I look forward to the day when I can drive up to Santa Cruz and not have to worry about responsibilities in So Cal! :D

Melissa said...

I lightened my hair just before Christmas and it is totally growing out now. I just have to save up the money to do it again. I am excited to see you too, Magi, and Tom in 3 weeks!

Heather said...

you guys are such a beautiful family! We miss you guys.

I love Rachael's big toothy smile in the pic where shes eating dinner. So cute!

(Dave)

Mark said...

Sounds like guys had a blast in CA. It's wonderful to come back visit the memory place when Will proposed you. Cute family pictures guys, Rachel get big and tall now, she is adorable. Miss you guys