Sunday, July 21, 2013

California Trip - Summer 2013

Beginning the first week of July we took a two-week long trip to California and visited friends and family.  Below are just a fraction of the photos we have - thanks to everyone - we had such a great time!

Saw some sites while in San Francisco.

Ghirardelli's you say?  That sounds great.

While in San Francisco we had to stop by Ghirardelli's - a must!

Post dessert...always equals smiles.

Spent time with Grandpa Joe and Grandma Norma in America Canyon.

Great time with Grandpa Joe and Grandma Norma.

Explored the Napa river in Northern CA.

Picking flowers with Grandma Norma.

Exploring some redwoods with Grandpa Joe.

 Wow - those are some big trees.

Some sisterly love in Muir Woods.

Spent some time in Napa....

At the Coppola vineyard.

The girls got some sparkling yumminess as well.....the fruity kind with no wine in it.

Karl and Ainsley share a toast.

One more toast and then we drink!

 Taking the PCH was the best decision we made - just amazing.

Picture from the PCH - slightly foggy.

Along RT 1 - a spot where hundreds of elephant seals hang out.

We were fortunate to stay with Aunt Cissy and Misty of course.  We had such a great time with them both.

We also had lunch with Aunt Paula at a new favorite restaurant - Za's.

While in CA we took a quick trip to Disney

The obligatory Disney picture.

A picture with Melissa's grandfather's window on Main Street.

Main Street Disney - not too busy.

More Disney fun!

We also got to see Debbie and Terri, Ryan and Kit and had a great time hanging out by the pool ... Sorry we missed you Kelly!
 ...and having ice-cream sandwiches.
Of course Aunt Jordi was on the must see list.

No trip to CA is complete without In-N-Out....still thinking about opening our own franchise in Maryland.


Melissa and Jennifer posing for the kids...they took control of the cameras and took about a thousand pictures.

Great fun at the park!


Had some great time with the cousins at Aunt Patty's house.  Karl's hula-hooping is improving... he has a far way to go before reaching Lizzie's skill level!

We also drove down to Laguna to spend the afternoon with Jordi, Lindsey, Derek and the kids...so great to catch up and see everyone.
The group on the beach in Laguna.