Our trip down to San Diego

Last weekend we all headed down to San Diego to celebrate my sister's sons 2nd birthday (Alec). I was able to find some super duper cheap tickets on Southwest back in November and couldn't pass them up. So we flew down on Thursday afternoon and stayed at my dad's house for a night and then went to stay at my sisters house for 2 nights. On Thursday my dad picked us all up at the airport and we headed down to the beach for some fun in the sun and the sand, while Olivia took her nap. It was a beautiful day and Cole had a fun time playing with his trucks in the sand. On Friday we took the kids (including Alec) to the train museum in Balboa park with Grandpa. The boys had a great time running all over the place and Olivia did everything she could to keep up with them. Here are some pictures of our trip to Balboa Park.


Grandpa with all 3 of his grandchildren (ages 1,2 and 3!!)


Cousins!!!


Grandpa with his Granddaughter


Enjoying our time checking out all of the cool trains




My sister picked us up on Friday night after work and took us to her house. On Saturday we spent most of the day letting the kids play, going to the park and hanging out. We don't get to see them very often so its really fun to get the kids all together. During nap time I helped Kristen cook and get ready for the big party while my mom worked on another one of her masterpieces (aka the birthday cake!). Sunday was the "big" day for Alec and here are some pictures from his party.

Trying to get all of the kids together for a picture before the party begins....


Alec's birthday cake...handmade with love by Grandma


Cole playing pin the tail on the donkey (and he won!)


The birthday boy with his mommy and daddy!


Opening up his "loot" after everyone had left.


Thanks for a fun weekend!!!

I snapped a few pictures of the kiddos on our flight home. There wasn't an empty seat on the plane, so that meant Olivia had to truly be a "lap baby" but instead, she of course, insisted on sharing a seat with Cole, who was not very happy about it. I'm telling you, these two are a handful together! Will they ever learn to get along or am I'm doomed for the next 17 years? Please kids, give your mom and dad a break!

Doesn't he look soooo happy to be sitting next to her...... :-)


Cole, "Ummmm excuse me mommy but can you PLEASE move Olivia!"


I did manage to snap one of them looking somewhat happy together!