We had a super trip to CA this last weekend! We rented a condo there that was such a great price and by far the best place we've stayed in, there. The best part was that it had a little backyard- one of the few over there. As Emma put it -there were "thousands" of snails back there. And thats where they spent all of their time when we were at the house. Naming the snails, and playing with them like little toys. "Come on Smiley lets go over here..." The funny thing is that they would leave them on this table with an umbrella alot and when we would leave and come back half the snails had climbed up the umbrella, and some gone under the table, etc. So then they'd have to gather them up again. Snails are so gross! Even Holly who was tenative at first but did get right in there. And of course they loved the beach. It was a little cold but of course that never stops kids from playing the water and sand for hours.

We had almost as much fun at "Gram's" and felt very loved by all. I finally got some new "4 generation" pictures for each of my girls which I've been meaning to do for awhile. And a boy 1 of Eli, Dana and Grandpa. Sadie even did great at night! An overall great trip.