What The?

This is what we found in our backyard last Saturday, scared the crap out of me. Look closely.

 Here's a closer look. . .

This big fella hung out for a good 5 hours.

 Welcome to the neighborhood!

Whitchurch Family Vacation

Last month we took a trip with the whole Whitchurch family to Southern California. It was a blast. Get ready for picture overload...

We decided to drive down, I was super nervous thinking Eli would be going crazy in his car seat for such a long time, but he did great! 

 Here is a picture of our view just as we rolled into town

 One of our first stops. .  The Shake Shack!  One of our favorites.

This was Eli's first trip to the Shack

 This is how Eli gives Kisses.  So cute. . .and slobbery

  The weather was gorgeous, a little hot for that time of year, but it made going to the Beach a blast

  We also loved the pool

 Spent a day at the HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH, and it truly was just that!  Eli loved all the kiddie rides, here we are on DUMBO

Cousin Gavin met Winnie the Pooh

Eli playing with Cousin Zoe

 The Bugs Life area in California Adventure is the BEST for kids.  We went on this ride many times

 The water area there kept us all cool, Eli had a blast playing in it

 Waiting in line for one of my personal favorites, TOY STORY MANIA

California Adventure has a night show called "WORLD OF COLOR"  This is a MUST SEE for anyone who visits the park.  Seriously so cool.

We had a great view of the "Tall Ships Festival" from our condo.   We thought it would be cool to go to the harbor and check out the ships up close. 

 On Saturday, we attended the Utah vs. USC football game.  The Coliseum is a pretty cool venue and I gotta say that the USC fans were very polite!

My favorite part of the whole game, when the jets flew over the stadium

 This Vacation was a blast!  Thanks Whitchurch Family!

"A Little Dirt Never Hurt No One"

Zach's - words - exactly! 



Silver Lake

Last week we decided to head up to Silver Lake to get out of the heat.  Eli had a blast walking around and did not want to ride in the stroller.  He moves non-stop!

 family photo

 one of my favorite pictures



Summer Fun

Puddle Pools at Liberty Park

Eli and Cousin Brynn

My best attempt to get a picture of the two of us

Eli LOVES splashing himself. . .

Pool fun