California!

This past weekend, Robert and I flew to Hermosa Beach, CA to visit Aunt Christine, Uncle Jeff, Ryan and Ellie. 

Alex and Jack stayed home.  There is no way I'm going to fly 5+ hours on a crowded airplane with a 2 year old!

We started our day off in California by buying fresh strawberries at the farmers market.  Here is a picture of cousins Ryan and Robert enjoying the fruit:

Then, we headed to the beach...

Ryan & Robert

My adorable niece, Ellie Grace.

Robert.  The water was a freezing 57 degrees, or something like that.  We had fun letting the waves hit our feet.  But then, Robert fell all the way in the water:

Robert was soaking wet, but that didn't stop him from having fun.

Cousins flying a kite

Robert flying his Transformers kite.

I love this picture.  He is watching the surfers wipe out in the waves.

Robert couldn't stop telling Ellie how beautiful and cute she was.  He even kissed her feet!

Robert and Ellie playing with the train.

On Sunday, we went to the aquarium in Long Beach.

Ryan, Robert, Uncle Jeff and Ellie are looking for stingrays.

Robert

Ellie watching a huge stingray swim past the window.

Then we headed outside to pet the stingrays and watch the sea lions play.

Of course, the sharks are always fun to watch.

Cute photo of the two boys with their balloons:



We had a great time visiting my sister and her family.  Robert told me each night before bed that he loved California and wanted to stay here until August.  We can't wait to go back!