California 2012

As per our usual (and only) Summer tradition a few weeks ago we went to California to visit the Grandparents/Family/Beach.

I was quite nervous about the drive with both boys, but thanks to Bree letting us borrow her portable DVD player Preston was happy to watch WallE & Cars over and over again.

The day after we arrived though Jaxton got a fever. It was a teething fever I think because both of his top teeth were breaking through on that day. Bad timing, but not his fault poor guy. 

While Jaxton spent the day being cuddled and sleeping Preston went on walks with his Daddy and went to the playground. We didn't think he'd be able to climb up this thing, but he did and fast too! 

 All my boys on the swing.

 We get a picture like this every year when we go, I'll have to find the other two we have for comparison.
Preston wanted help going down a few times but then was ok to go on his own. 

Jaxton needed help too. 

On one walk a guy was testing out his motorcycle and Preston was pretty much in heaven sitting on Patricks shoulders watching. 

Such a big boy on the swings!!

One afternoon we were there went with John/Rox/Noah/Shay to eat at Rubys on the pier. I've never been there before and have always wanted to go! The day we went there was a surf competition going on so finding a parking spot was terrible and then we had to walk a thousand miles to get there. But the food was still good!
Jaxton didn't mind at all.

Preston on the other hand was a bit grumpy from the walk and sun and lack of nap.

Ah the beach! One of my favorite places!

Cousins!

Seeing as how it was past nap time I hung out with Jaxton in the beach tent and we did what we do best:
Snack and sleep.

I wish we'd gotten a picture of Jaxton in the water (he hated it) but we each had a boy in our arms so taking a picture would have been impossible. Preston kind of warmed up to the water some, he played in the waves with Patrick and John/Rox/Noah for awhile and then came up to hang with us. 

 Oh and look who met us there!!!
JIMMY!!!
Preston was so surprised to see him walk through the door at my Grandparents house and of course loved having him around.
I should add that Andrew was with us too but I have ZERO pictures of him and his visit with us. I feel terrible about that. 

The night we got home from the beach and the whole next day Preston had a fever and was miserable.
Apparently we went on vacation to be sick. Ugh.

We're so grateful we have such a loving family who welcomes us and our loudness at anytime. We had a good time and are looking forward to our next visit!