Morning wake up call

I tried to add this to Avila Beach but couldn't get it to go where I wanted it to. Anyway, on Friday morning, I woke up to "Grandma, we're going to the beach today!" I pry open my eyes and there's Rachel beside my bed in her bathing suit! I convinced her to get in bed with me and she was very cold! We cuddled for a bit then I took her upstairs to get some other clothes on her and saw that she had made her bed. What a little sweetheart! I love you, Rachel.

Bye

Mandi is helping Rachel into her carseat while Michael is looking on.

Austin is all ready to go!

There's Mitchell all buckled up!

Bye! See you at Disneyland next week!

Avila Beach

I got these pictures of Mandi snapping pix of her family.

Rachel, Mike, Austin, Mitchell and Mandi

Mitchell enjoying the warm sand (Mandi's foot)

Mandi and Mike

Austin burying Mitchell

Austin and Rachel burying Mitchell

Mandi and Mike are coming in from a dip. Just try to pick them out! (Sorry about the black parts. I didn't know that my shutter didn't open all the way.)

I really thought John would enjoy this shot of Avila. sorry about the blackout.

Family time

Michael, Mitchell, Austin and Cody after baths and ready for scripture reading and prayer

Mitchell loves the comic strips and Rachel loves Uncle Cody!

Watering the plants

Rachel had to be outside helping Grandpa water his trees. These are on the east side of the garage.

For some reason she went to the west side of the house and when she came back she was singing "I'm helping Grandpa water his pla-a-a-ants" and watching herself in the atrium window. It was so cute and I wish I had that on video!

Dinner at Cool Hand Luke's

this is how much Austin loves his dad.

Austin's steak dinner off the kids menu was bigger than mine and a better cut! He ate every bite!

Mitchell's Shrimp, shrimp and more shrimp!

Rachel and Austin by the "fire" which was right next to our table.

Grandpa and Austin

Michael, Mitchell, Cody, Rachel and Mandi waiting for dinner.

Danny's shirt

Danny had to buy a new shirt for his wedding. It's tailored with French cuffs. Isn't he handsome?