Cali trip

 Most of July we have been in California. The beach was one of our first stops.

It is almost like we never left. (searching for crabs)

 

 Looking at all these rascals, I don't know how I used to watch all of them! These guys were all siblings for so long that my heart hurts when I think about how far we live from them now. It was kind of a band-aid to see that they still love each other so much.

Ah California! I miss you already!

  The main reason we went to Los Angeles is for my sister's wedding! 11/12 siblings were able to be there, which is kind of a big thing since we live everywhere.

 

Almost all of the grandchildren were there too! Just missing one. Perhaps we should photoshop Arabella in the picture.

Us.

 I love that Jack has cousins his age. These two boys are just so adorable!

 Me and my "little" sister with her new husband. Welcome to the family Andrew! I feel so short next to these two.

My littlest sister just found out she is pregnant! I am so excited for her. She is such an amazing aunt, she is going to make a great mom.

 My niece who lives in Hawaii was able to come too, which was so awesome, especially since these cousins are best besties! Aren't they so beautiful!?!

 While there, Nick's mom and aunt threw me a baby shower. It was so sweet and thoughtful! Plus it was wonderful to get together with some great women that have celebrated all the great moments since Nick and I got married.

 Later we went to Hurricane Harbor with some family.

 10 kids and 2 adults... yeah, we got this.

Tired. This is how we ended almost every day there. I love these little guys.