Living it up in the OC

I know you guys have been waiting long enough to see these pictures. In my defense, I was having a hard time narrowing down the 70+ pictures. So I just decided to post them all...hope you've got a comfy seat! Okay, I really only posted 18 pictures. But I really wish I could of seen all of your faces!

For the 4th this year, we stuffed everyone in our Passat and headed down south to Orange County. We had a blast getting to go to the beach, eating yummy food cooked on the BBQ, and shopping. But most of all, we love getting to hang out with our fam. What can I say, but they are totally awesome! Below is a picture of my super cute niece, Madison.




Here is Grandpa getting some one on one time with his youngest granddaughters. There isn't one bad picture of Maddie. On the other hand, there are only 2 pictures of Ava smiling. I know, I brought this upon myself for always shoving the camera in her face 24/7. Isn't her look like, "Oh please Mom, not another picture!"


I'm not joking, I don't think Maddie is ever unhappy. Wouldn't you be happy too if you lived this close to the beach?!


Look at this cute couple relaxing on the beach.


By the afternoon the beach was jam packed with people. But that didn't stop our little girl from wanting to take a dip in the ocean.


I must admit, I put this picture on my desktop. Looking good honey!


For months Ava has tried to climb up on our couch. Thankfully, her lack in height has hampered this accomplishment. Once she figured out she could climb up on the beach chairs, she was up there in a flash. She was quite proud of herself.


Ava and Nana having a deep conversation.


Wait. What is that? Ava has a slight smile. It probably helps that her daddy is taking the picture.

On Sat. the boys watched the little ones and let us girls do whatever we wanted. What to do when you're in southern CA? We went shopping...duh! They have an actual Carter's store in their mall. I was all over that! I could go on and on about how much fun I had, not having to push a stroller into a dressing room, not having to perfectly time my trip around nap times. But what I'm really trying to say is, thank-you guys! And in return they got to attend an A's game that night.

While Aunt Ashley was putting little Maddie to bed, Ava saw her chance to check out Ashley's bag. Luckily for Ashely, the bag was a little too high for Ava's reach.




Doesn't Shelby look amazing? It doesn't hurt that she has two cutie pies on her lap. But seriously, looking good Shelby!


What a cute family! We had such a fun time. Thanks for letting us come join in all the festivities.


Before we left we had to make sure to get a few cousin shots. What you can't see are their fathers distracting them by making faces. Shame, shame!


Awww. These little girls played so well together. I can't wait to see how they interact once they get a little older.


One more thing, on the drive home Ava told me that she wanted Maddie to come visit ASAP. Just a thought :)