April was an exciting month. We took our RV on a two week trip to see friends and family. It was an adventure.
On our way
Our first camping spot. It was beautiful
It had a nice path that went to a playground
First time on the playground in over a year
Looking at the buildings in Portland, OR
Crafting
Silly and creative:)
Such a beautiful drive
Celebrating Easter at Bob & Sherron's. The Easter bunny left a few gifts
LOL! Doll
Lego RV
Baking cookies with Grandma
Alexis made this cookie to look like Grandpa:)
Relaxing with Daddy
Playing with Grandma
Sleeping so peacefully
Bob and Sherron's is always so relaxing
Playing with the dogs
Playing at Waller Park. Allen played here as a kid
Relaxing in the backyard
Picture time
First time in a restaurant since COVID. Great meal with Shelly & Dave
Grandma sewing up a hole in Alexis's pants
Enjoying oranges from Grandma and Grandpa's tree
We had such an amazing time in Santa Maria. We enjoyed so many strawberries, eating out, cookies, playing with Grandma, relaxing in the backyard.
On our way to Orange County
It would not be LA if we didn't hit traffic
Enjoying the bed at Michelle & Dan's
Riding bikes in front of Michelle & Dan's. Enjoying the beautiful CA weather
Took the kids to Irvine Regional Park to meet up with Alice
Alice and I have been friends for over 20 years. It was so great to meet up with her. Alexis let us know we broke a few rules at the park. (Drinking wine:)
We took a train ride around the park
I don't know who was more excited to ride this bike, Alice or the kids:)
Helping Alice steer
Saying hi to the ponies
We met our friends, Ricardo, Rochelle, Sara and Ricky for dinner.
Sara made a stuffed animal for Alexis
Love this picture of Ricky and Cole
Crafts the kids made at Michelle's
Dan, Allen and Rubi relaxing
A very sweet gift from Michelle and Dan
Met some friends at the park. Alexis and Cole working out
Leslie, Michelle, Jessica & Carrie
Cole & Alexis
The park had a zoo with animals that were sick or injured. This bear is amazing
Dinner with Diane, Rich, Michelle & Dan
Sheri and Allen
Leaving OC on our way to Redlands
So much fun visiting OC. Michelle and Dan are amazing hosts. Thankful to them for the yummy food, wine, hosting dinner for us, homemade pizza, lending us their car, gifts for our kids, great conversation. Love you both
Enjoying Jack's pool
Living their best life
Getting ready for s'mores
Yummy
We had an amazing visit with Maryann and Jack. The kids loved the pool...a bit to cold for us:) We enjoyed great conversation, pizza, wine and a movie. Breakfast was so good. Hope to be back soon.
On our way to Prescott, AZ
Made it to Greg and Debbie's. Enjoying the park in their development
Flying kites
Coloring in Grandpa and Grandma's backyard
Caught Cole dancing:)
Grandpa took them on a ride in the corvette
Allen and Tony
Debbie and Dad
Kelly and Mike
Leaving Grandpa's and heading home. I was so nice to see my Dad and Debbie. Thank you to Tony and Mike & Kelly for driving up to see us. We enjoyed parks, flying kites, yummy BBQ, watching cartoons with Grandpa.
Our drive home was eventful:( We planned to stop at the Grand Canyon on our way out of AZ. We ran into a terrible dust storm. Our passenger window broke. We are not sure if it was a rock or the window was shaking so much the latch broke the window. So we skipped the Grand Canyon. But the drive was still beautiful.
Our temporary fix...a mat over the window
We ran into some snow
Allen is AMAZING...he made a window out of plexi glass in the Home Depot parking lot at 8pm at night.
Can't tell it is broken
The kids put themselves to sleep
Our plan was to drive about 40 minutes north of Home Depot to camp. But we are new to camping and realized we should check the weather. We had to drive until past midnight to make it it past all areas it might possibility snow. We finally pulled into a Walmart early in the morning. Slept there, purchased a vacuum to vacuum up the glass.
At least it was pretty
Enjoying an ice pop
Craft time
Our next RV park had a small playground
Traveling to the next stop
Our last RV park was really nice. Had a playground
Enjoying a snack
Sleeping
We made it home! Washing the RV
It was such a great trip. Only our second in the RV...yes we are a bit crazy. Helped us learn about the RV, camping and what we need/don't need. It was so great to see so many friends and family. We appreciate the effort and hospitality everyone made to see us. We were not able to see everyone so hope to see you next time.
I am a consignor for other mom's to sell at our JBF sale. I had to get all of this ready to sell two days after we got back.
It was a sad moment but we gave our little blue car we have had since Alexis was 2 to our neighbor's grandson. We get to visit it every few days but I did shed some tears
Took the kids to a park near us
Helping me mow the lawn
Alexis and her friend Addison playing games and chatting
Beautiful moon
Sometimes he just looks so cute
I took the kids to Island Park. This was the first park I took the kids to when we moved here. I forgot the swings were baby swings:( Getting so big
Cole helping me vacuum
April was such a great month. It was so fun to go away for two weeks and see so many people. It is great to let the kids play at the park again. I feel like we are returning to normal.
