California Family Vacation

We took a trip to CA back at the end of February and into the beginning of March, so this is only two months behind. Melanie had the title of it ready but none of the actual post written up. I have decided that I would go ahead and write about it a little. We were able to get a new van and travel down there comfortably, (that was really nice). We spent the first few days at Melanie's dad's cousin's home. I know, it is confusing. They are really more like aunt and uncle to us, they are the best. We just feel really welcome there. We went to the beach, which is only 5 mins. away walking. We visited with them, as well as a great couple (Nathan and Melodee and their children), some friends we know from here. So last year we came and visited too and we ended up going to the temple for the evening with our cousin. Well Nathan and Melodee were the other couple there and we had a great time, so now because of blogs, and Facebook and keeping in touch, we were able to spend an absolutely wonderful evening together with them. Thank you Nathan and Melodee! We also got to see some dear friends from Provo that now live in CA. We had a wonderful day and a half with them and got to go to Legoland (the last hour of every day is free). We are so glad that they are pregnant too. It was great to see you Kandi and Carson! Thanks for everything. While we were visiting with our cousins (Emily and Gordon), their mother Ruth was there. She was so great, we have decided to adopt her as another one of our Grandmas. Josh really loved her, and she is actually here in UT, she was just out there visiting for a little while. Thank you Gordon, Emily, and Ruth for all of your kindness and love.

Well then after a few days visiting friends and going to the San Diego Temple, which is beautiful, we were on our way to our hotel. We were right there in Anaheim, next to Disneyland, but shhh, because Josh didn't really know that. We didn't go either, too much less expensive fun all around for that. Wed, Thurs, and Fri. we took Melanie in to LA so that she could go to Convention and learn a ton. Josh and I painted the town red. We went to two huge museums and a science center. We watched some movies, swam, played games, and had fun. Melanie really enjoyed herself too. Josh and I also went and visited my Grandmom & Granddad. Before we left to come home, we spent another day with them as a family. We had a great time visiting with them. Josh really loved Grandmom's really cool moving train. He would like one now. Thank you Grandmom & Granddad for spoiling us with the great stories, the wonderful conversations and the visiting. We love you.