summer in california and st. george. part 1.

We had a long two week family vacation in California and St. George last summer.  We decided to drive so we could visit Grandma and Grandpa Hondo in St. George on our way down to California.  It was nice being able to soak in the sun in both states and get some date nights in between!

 {we always make a stop at ggpa's house.  finn loves to look at his collection of airplanes although it makes ggpa a little anxious.}

 {just two guys grillin' up some dinner.}

{we love seeing aunt kellie when we visit.  and look at that sweet little dottie all cuddled up.}

 {just look at these two. they have my whole heart.}

 {if this doesn't show pure joy, i don't know what does.  he loves the ocean. and we also found out (from a lifeguard, not from our experience) it's not safe to have your child wear a puddle jumper at the beach.  just fyi.}

 {Our setup.  It looks like we brought our life with us.  We probably did.}

{i love this picture for many reasons.  the clear blue sky and water. finnegan's smile. his blonde, sandy beach hair. his hand on my shoulder.}

 {ggma and dot.}

 {i absolutely love walks on the boardwalk with my family.  i mean, i seriously love them.  michael and i used to walk this same path when we were dating.  i love being able to come back with our children.}

 {unintentional "three generations" photo.}

 {finn would do this all day long if we let him.  serious business with his hard hat on.}

 {visiting grandpa at work.}

 {one of our date nights.  we went to k'ya in laguna beach and had a lovely dinner on the rooftop restaurant overlooking the ocean. can you find me?}

 {another day at the beach.  we love going to victoria street in laguna beach. it's by far our favorite beach in all the land.}

 {this photo cracks me up.  what is his face!}

 {we were able to go to dinner with some of our friends in huntington beach. we miss the all dearly.}

{dinner in seal beach with grandma and grandpa and ggma.}

{another favorite thing to do is to ride bikes down to ruby's on the pier. we met my cousin and his wife there and gobbled up our food!}

 {i also love being at the beach in the late afternoon.  i love the way the water looks and how the sun just kisses your skin, giving it a nice glow.}

{the face of one tired toddler.}

{dot and papa.  cutest little duo.}