California Love



So, the last year has been super hectic to say the least.  With all of the renovations going on at the house, we hadn't taken a true vacation since April. We were finally able to escape to the west coast for a quick weekend in LA and a week in San Francisco.  My sister and hubby moved to San Fran a year and a half ago and we hadn't been out to visit yet. Yes, I know. Bad, bad, bad sister!!!  My parents made the trip out to so it was truly a family vacation.  Luckily, we had to extend our trip a few extra days due to Nemo (since when do we name blizzards?).  I guess the snow has a way of bringing family together. lol


So here are a few pictures from our family album...

Hayden- scary!



Aunty Amby and Tristan



Aunty Amby, Uncle Mike and the boys
















Sis and I cozying up on the beach











California Academy of Sciences

























Hello there





Up!



Hayden and I getting a little slide time


San Francisco Zoo










Aunty Amby, the boys and Dada


Ending the trip on a classic note


Any fun plans for the weekend planned?
Any trips on the horizon?

xo,
Ris

Comments

  1. AmberApril 19, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    Had a nice trip down memory lane. Miss you guys. xoxoxoxoxox

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