California

We are back from our week vacation to the sunny state. It was the best vacation we've had in a long long long time. Being back in Utah isn't the happiest place on earth right now, especially when it snowed last week. Snow in March? Seriously?

Our California dreamin' adventure started with visiting the family, where we celebrated a few birthdays. Zach and I got to meet our new cousin Joshua who came into the family last November. He is adorable, and the happiest little boy you'll ever meet. We just love him and his smile. After we were with the family and playing with the baby we headed out to Anaheim for a few days at Disneyland. It was our first time going together and it was wonderful, or magical, as Walt would say. We stayed at a hotel near by, so everyday we'd walk to the park in the 70 degree blissful weather. On day one we hit Disneyland all day long. It was busy, but it was so worth it. Zach got his corn dog and I got some dole whip (pineapple ice cream). We waited in many lines, of course, and we watched the parade. Later in the evening we stayed for the fireworks and saw Fantasmic, while eating a bread bowl filled with gumbo, we were pretty satisfied. To end day one we had a Gibson Girl ice cream and walked the scary streets of Anaheim back to our hotel.

Day two we were at California Adventure. I just love that place. They've changed the park a lot since last we've both visited, but it was so neat to see everything new and exciting. We of course did the tower of terror, twice, and saw the Aladdin show. Grabbing an ice cream for a little break, and then riding more rides. The weather the whole trip was just perfect, I can't remember the last time I wore shorts and a t-shirt. In the evening we stayed for the late show of World of Colors, such an awesome show! We loved day two, and headed back for day three. Except we were pretty exhausted day three and only lasted a few hours before grabbing a treat and heading out of Anaheim and to my parents house.

Zach's excited face for Disneyland...

"And I’ve never kissed a chipmunk" -We're The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything

Because one just isn't enough.

The most expensive sandwich I've ever bought. Thanks Disney.

He got to be Iron Man for two minutes, and he loved every second of it.

So cozy..

California Adventuring 

Yum. Salted Carmel Ice Cream.

The best way to end our stay at the D-land.

Home is what I miss most. We planned to stay with my parents before we had the wedding events for my brother-in-law on thursday and friday. We relaxed all wednesday and enjoyed their company. On thursday we got dressed up for the wedding in San Diego. The drive went by quick with the company of Zach's cousin and his wife. We arrived at the beautiful San Diego temple where we were able to see Christian and Mary get married for time and all eternity. What a wonderful day for those two love birds. We were, and are, so so happy for the both of them. So many went to support them and congratulate them, they are one lucky couple. Mary was a gorgeous bride and Christian was so spiffy in his tux. The two were all smiles from then on out.

My Walton family. First time the siblings were all together for a wedding.

We stayed for pictures and then headed back towards Rancho, after the three and a half hour drive. Yikes. We filled our bellies with some Tios once we were back, and we hung out with the Walton's for a bit longer, mostly watching my adorable niece dance and sing..it doesn't get much better then that. After the very long and exhausting day we left to stay at the Lacayo Inn, and kicked it for the night.

Friday brought the partying. Mary and Christian had their reception the day after their wedding. So we got dolled up and headed out for a good time. The venue was beautiful, Mary really had her dream wedding come to life. The lighting, the food, the decorations, the program...it was all amazing. What a fun night it was to celebrate the newlyweds and dance the night away. It's a wedding to remember!

The newlyweds. 

My cutest and favorite nephew, Preston.

And Zach and I got to hangout with the cutest little flower girl, Savvy G. 

And then the two were off...

The week wore us out and then some. Saturday before the drive home we got to see my cousin Joshua again, and I got to take pictures of the three of them. I'm so happy for my aunt and uncle and their sweet little boy, they are such a happy family. Later saturday drove back to Utah, we stopped in Saint George at my in-laws for the night and the next morning drove the other half home. But seriously, what a great vacation we had. Seeing my family was the best, going to disneyland was exciting, seeing Christian and Mary married was wonderful, and everything else in-between was so worth the while. I would do it all over and over again in a heartbeat.

We love you and miss you California! Until next time...save us some sunshine.