There is nothing more refreshing for our family than a good long visit with Grammie and Papa in Northern California! We absolutely loved our time with them this summer and already can't wait for our next trip in a few months! Here's a glimpse for you. I think you'll get it...it's a kid's (and parents) paradise!!!
Swimming...
Climbing...
I walked outside to call for the boys and they were halfway up the redwood tree!!!
Sweet treats in adorable chairs...
Morning trips to Papa's Garden...
Juicing freshly picked apples for breakfast...
Mama sitting and reading...
...all while being amazed at God's creation.
Sailing...
First thing's first..wash the boat!
Ryder and Papa flying a hull!!!
Rylee LOVES horses!
(I know it's hard to tell from this photo, but everytime we heard them clopping by in the morning, she'd run to the window yelling, "Horsies!!!")
Bike Ride along the Sacramento River...
Painting the swing Papa made for her...
"Okay girls...we have to be really quiet if we want to see the finches come eat their food..."
Camping in the backyard...
Go get your sleeping bags!
Static!
Getting ready for S'mores!
I asked for a smile, and I got this...
Waiting for the fire to heat up...
They got really good at this!
Time for bed!
Hiking to the Subway Caves,
made by lava from a volcano 100 years ago!
A fun day at Manzanita lake...
Family visits...
Cora and Gramma Goodie having a good chat :)
Swimming with Aunt Teresa...
Grandpa Fuzzy races Ryder...
A day on the Lake!
Cole wasn't a fan of the tube at first...poor boy!
By the end, he was riding by himself and loving it...but not here!
Daddy finally called it quits...
That sweet little face... :(
I called it, Blackberry Island...
We tasted the yummiest wild blackberries together!
Ryder at the helm :)
Cole, just relaxin'...
Auntie Erin joined us too!
Thank you, Grammie and Papa for such an AMAZING two weeks together!
We love you and are counting the days until we see you again...
Thank you JESUS for a family to love and be loved by...
You are GOOD!
