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Hallie {7 years old}

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Lillie {6 months}

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

CALIFORNIA... PART 1

Our computer is up and running again and I finally get to catch up on my blogging. We had a busy vacation, we stayed on Balboa Island (next to Newport) in a beach house for a week and it was so much fun! Brett's parents and his two sisters, Steph and Ashlyn came down too and of course, the kids loved it! I had to do 2 parts for this vacation because I took about 154 pictures and I didn't think you'd want to see them all in one sitting:)
These pictures are mostly at the beach. Hallie loved playing in the sand and building castles, burying daddy's feet, flying her kite, talking walks with papa and Steph, watching the dolphins, and running from the waves. Cole on the other hand was content to sit under the umbrella and eat the sand... there's nothing better than relaxing on the beach!


you can't tell, but her kite has princesses on it... of course!

the only time Cole came out from under the umbrella was to get his feet wet, and he didn't like it so much... poor guy
the finished product!

We also had the chance to visit my Gma Emily and my uncle Matt, his wife Sophie and beautiful baby girl Emily. They live in LA and they went out of their way to make us this yummy dinner on such short notice! Thank you guys again... we loved seeing you.


Tuesday night we had a girls night out! Sharon, Steph, Ash and I drove to LA to see the play "Wicked". The cast was amazing and I loved the everything about the play. We went out to eat before at 'The Ivy' and then hit Rodeo Drive and drove around through Beverly Hills. Thanks so much Sharon and Steph for a fun night... and also to Brett who took the kids to an aquarium so I could have a night on the town! Ash, me and Steph at The Ivy.

California... part 2 is coming soon. Stay tuned!









16 comments:

Nielsen Family said...

Annes! I have been checking all day for your posts! Glad to see your GREAT pictures! It looks like you guys had so much fun!! You guys are the greatest! I am so happy you like your haircut! You are BEAUTIFUL!!

See you Friday...probably Thursday too!

The Arbuckle's said...

What a fun trip I can't wait to see part 2.

Did you see any celebrities at "The Ivy"?

Your kids are always so cute.

Becki said...

Glad you're back online! Your trip looks like so much fun! The beach sounds great right about now! I'm jealous that you had a girls night out in LA and even more so that you got to see Wicked!

Can't wait to see part II!

Heather said...

OOOH! how much fun! yay! i am so glad that you had such a great time! FIRST OF ALL, YOU LOOK AMAZING! WOW!!!!!!

second, LOVING hallie's bathing suit! how sweet! i can't believe cole is soo frekaing old already! what on earth!??? he is like a little boy! cute!

AND, Awesome that you went to those places. the IVY! soo sweet!

The Moores said...

How fun!! It looks like you guys had a great time!!

Annie said...

Linds, we didn't see any celebrities at all! i was so disappointed, but we did see clusters of paparazzi in front of some stores so i knew some stars were around:)

Kacee said...

Such cute pics!! Ahhh, I love Hallie's swimsuit! It looks like you have a wonderful vacation. Hopefully we will make our way there in a couple months!! Glad you're back and blogging. :)

Ross and Aubrey said...

What a fun time!! I'm jealous you got to see Wicked, but even more jealous you ate at the Ivy!
Glad you're back.

Unknown said...

Annie looks like you guys had so much fun and BALBOA is amazing that is one of our favorite vacation spots! I love the family picture and Hallie looks adorable with her little pig tails and swimsuit! I am so jealous I am DYING to see Wicked! Can't wait for part 2!

Bruce and Mitzi said...

SO FUN! It looks like a great vacation, and your kiddos could not be any cuter. Seriously, they're adorable!

Leslie said...

that looks like a great place to vacation. looks like hallie is darker than her dad. haha brett, no one is whiter than me right? but you definately won't see this gma in a swim suit. hehe adorable pictures all around, can't wait for round 2,3,4,5, etc.

a.t.a said...

toO much fun! You have such adorable kids! What a fun trip, it's always nice to get away! I love the pic with hallie flying her kite. We still can't believe she is only 2? I thought she was like 4!

Brianne said...

Looks like a great trip! Love all the beach pictures. Your kiddos are ADORABLE!!

Nielsen Family said...

I am SOOO ready for part 2!!!

The Preece Family said...

Wow! What a fun trip!! I can't wait to get all the details next week at the ranch. Ashley was sitting by me when she saw the princesses, and well - let's just say for the last ten minutes she has been saying, "I wanna meet Snow White! I wanna see Jasmine! Mommy!!!" Guess we'll have to go there soon too huh... :)

Unknown said...

Thanks for stopping by and visiting with us! Sophie, Baby Emily and I had a great time!
Love you guys!