"There is beauty all around.....when you're fast asleep.."

Last friday Matt and I made the long drive up to Grandma and Grandpa Pendleton's near Sacramento, CA. We were supposed to be heading home on tuesday; however, Matt had to make a quick trip to SLC for work on tuesday so Jaxon and I hung-out with the fam all week while we waited for dad to get back! So now we are heading home on Sunday! It has been really fun and a LOT of crazy to be here all week long expecially without Matt for part of it (I think that is why I was feeling a little chaotic at times)...I think I need a nap just as bad as Jaxon needs one! We have had 6 grandbabies, ALL sick, 1 trip to the emergency room (not jaxon), no naps, and late nights, but all totally worth it! On top of all that we have had a blast just hanging around the house amongst other random and exciting things... We love our Grandma's! They found grandma's big bathtub and treadmill and they soon became the biggest hit in the house! They could spend hours in that thing.

Ok...just a little explanation....so this picture was taken one of the days that Matt was gone and Jaxon was needing his mom a LOT..and he thought that once I put him in his seat and got in the back that I had left him..defintly not the case; however, this is the perfect example of how the days were at times...especially when we had no nap :)

This is Mark's Office where we were able to go and have lunch with some of the missionaries..by this point all of the kiddies were not wanting to cooperate, but I still love the picture. Nothing like capturing the moment.

So..This was awesome! Mark and JoAnn know the owner of this huge bowling alley and they hooked us up with our own privte bowling lanes that was in its own room with a pool table, couches, black lights, music...you name it...the works..Jaxon had a blast and just grooved all night long..right here he is just taking a break to eat some pizza, and check out the scenery.

We have LOVED being here with all of the family. It is so good to spend time with the people you love; however, I definitly have grown an appreciation for Matt and nap time!

California

So I have been waiting to get a new charger cord for our camera so I can update with some pictures of the move, the place, and some of our little adventures here; however, we aren't quite that on top of things! I would much rather just post some pictures because I am a strong believer in "a picture speaks a thousand words" and... because I am not a very exciting and detailed writer...just ask all of my english teachers and some family members! :)

So far, we have loved every aspect of California! The weather has been unbelieveable! Today it was beautiful and 8o degrees! I can't hardly believe it! Jaxon and I have been on walks every day, gone to the parks, we have ventured to the pool, last week we went to the beach and Matt went boogie boarding (freezing) and we have hit up Disney a few times as well! It has been a few weeks of simply taking advantage of the sun and warmth.

Jaxon is still the crazy, wild, loving little terror that he is! He is very much into giving kisses and hugs, but on the other hand he is also learning to hit and kick and say.."Noo" which sometimes makes me want to scream..but this is the life of a 1 1/2 year old I am guessing. He is a little jumper and has made many different friends at the parks and has scared away a few I think, but he has loved every minute of being here.

We wish we could have everyone move here and be with us! We miss all of our friends that we have grown to love over the past few years when we lived in Utah. However, we are grateful for the opportunity to be here in CA and for all of the blessings that the Lord has given us. Hopefullay next time I can post some pictures!

We Made It....Finally

We have finally made it here to the sun of California. After a crazy week of Christmas and packing we headed off for our first stop...Las Vegas; however, our luck would have that the back rotars of the truck went out in St. George which meant that we had to unpack our truck and repack everything into a different one!...Needless to say, it was a very bad day day for me! But we finally made it and here we are and so far, so good. Just thought I would give somewhat of an update.