Another California Adventure

And what an adventure it was! From LA to Napa...here is a recap of our California trek.

First stop: LA/Oxnard

Waiting patiently at the LA airport.

Then it was time for Chino and Juana's wedding.

No, we aren't drunk, but I thought this was a funny self take.

Izzie loves her Grandma and Marilyn.

Playground time!

Off to the beach near Malibu

First Capri Sun - loved it!

Santa Monica Third Street Promenade:

Izzie insisted on carrying her own bag.

We stopped in LA to see Izzie's 2nd cousin, Cami.

Next stop...Carmel! A quick story to explain our prolonged trek. We had the wise idea of taking Highway 1, and despite the multiple signs that said "Road Closed", we were sure there was a way through. So, about 15 miles from our destination, in Big Sur, we realized that yes, the road was completely blocked, and we had to turn back, take a windy road through the La Sal Mountains, then make our way up the 101. It took us about 9 hours instead of 5! And to add to the fun, Isabel got car sick, and barfed 4 times. FOUR SEPARATE TIMES. So, four outfits and 9 hours later, we arrived in Carmel.

A picture on Nacimiento Road - the amazing road that took us off of Highway 1. This is after stopping after Izzie threw up, trying to make the best of it.

The disappointing part is that we only got to see Alli, Mike and James Ross for 20 minutes (instead of the planned 4 hour playdate). Since we had to pack in so much into a few minutes, we missed the photo opportunity! :)

We did get to visit Spencer for a bit - he just started an internship near Pebble Beach!

Next stop: Stanford!! (Izzie's future school)

We got to stay with Holly and family, which was great.

Izzie with Maggie and Eliza.

On the road again - after a few deep cleanings and air fresheners.

Last stop: Napa Valley!

Grandma Connie was so nice to join us and help watch Isabel while Franz and I went to a medical conference.

Mmmm...chocolate

In Calistoga.

I guess official last stop...San Francisco for lunch on the way back home.

Isabel was a great traveller!

Before the trip

I do have some great pictures from our recent trip to Cali, but first had to share some pre-trip pics before they get lost in the mix...

Not too girlie, but a cute Real Salt Lake outfit and hat.

She is getting so good at eating on her own.

Trying on daddy's shoes...

Then trying on mommy's shoes.

Isabel still loves to read.

Hand puppets

Lady Gaga dance party

Izzie loves dancing on our bed lately. She prefers 2 songs - Lady Gaga "Just Dance" and Beyonce "All the Single Ladies". Here are some pics. I will try and upload a video one of these days...

jammies

Using our new camera (nothing special), here are some pics from the last couple nights.

This is the kitchen Isabel got for Christmas that we just put together tonight. She enjoyed for a few minutes, then went back to her favorite activity of pulling out all the VHS movies.

(fake smile)

March fun!

A couple weeks have passed since our last post! Here are some March updates.

Hanging out in bed reading after a nap, such a good little girl!

Isabel playing outside in the cute red sweater Grandma Connie made for her. She always stands by the door and says "side!" because she loves playing in the yard.

Izzie has been feeding herself for a while now - here are some pics of her morning cereal.

Snow and flowers! That is spring in Utah. The second pic is Izzie "smelling the flowers."

Helping dad work on his car.

Celebrating mom's 30th birthday. She had to carry around that little bag all day.