Last stop before our trip back to SC!!

My mom promised the boys a trip to Rain Forest Cafe. So Downtown San Francisco we went on our way to the airport. They both of course LOVED it. Cooper was completely fascinated by the animals and didn't want to leave. Not surprising seeing that his favorite channel is Animal Planet!!!
Papa gave Cooper a dollar to give to the silver man for a picture with him. As you can see by the look of this picture Cooper was not so sure about this man and was ready for his escape.

Gotta love some Santa Cruz!!!

It's been a while since I have blogged. My last post promised some Santa Cruz pictures from our visit with my parents last summer. So many, many months later here they are. It was a beautiful day and the water of course was freezing just as I remembered growing up, but that did not hinder my boys they loved it. Lots of fun things to do in Santa Cruz, glad my dad suggested it. I forgot how much fun it was as a kid...

Or as an adult!!!

My Dad and Justin had a great time on this Merry-Go-Round. They would race the kids for an outside horse so that they could grab a ring out of the dispenser and try to throw it into the clowns mouth. If you were really fast you could grab two rings on every pass. Of course everything is a competition with men. Haha!

Here's my dad taking a throw at the "Speed Pitch" game. He talked Justin into a few throws too. I don't think I ever remember in my life seeing this game anywhere and my dad not having to try it out. Though I do have to admit each time I see my dad pitch, his number isn't quite what I remembered. LOL!

This last picture is proof that time takes a toll on your body. See if you can find the ball in this picture. I laughed so hard after my dad threw it, I had to take a picture of it. To his credit, it was his warm up pitch.

Always have so much fun with Nana and Papa!!! The time always flies by way too quickly. Thanks Mom and Dad for a fun time EVERYtime!

Vacation home to Cali visiting Nana and Papa's houseboat!!!

The best part of the trip for me was the feelin' of guiltless relaxation. My mom and dad are great. They take care of the BEST food, GREAT entertainment, and all we have to do is enjoy!!! It's the best vacation I LOVE IT!!! Thanks mom and dad, we love you...



On the Fourth of July there is always fireworks over the lake. It is beautiful to watch and see the reflection on the water from the boat. The most priceless moment was when Cooper was sitting in the front of the boat watching the fireworks and said "Dad I hope I never forget this night." He had the biggest smile ever!!! I hope Justin and I never forget that night either that was truly precious.


The guys and girlie watching the fireworks (from left Greg, Haven, Steele, Cooper and Justin.)

Cooper was dying to ride the banana so Aunt Shavonne agreed to take him for a ride...which he LOVED.

Cooper my (sometimes) fearless child!!! He was crazy on that houseboat slide. He went off every direction he could try...brave lil' man his momma won't try that!

This was great insurance, taking the kids with us on this tube ride... I know my dad wouldn't go to crazy with the babies on our laps.

It was a great trip. Wrapping it up here soon is sad... I will miss my family! :( I have more pics to post from the beach trip to Santa Cruz so hopefully thoughs will be soon to come.