Saturday, September 10, 2011

California Trip

This was the kids first time visiting Grandma and Grandpa's house in California. They were so excited.


Spinning in Grandpa's office chair


Swimming at Folsom Lake.










Samantha spent a long time building and accessorizing her sand castle.


Farmer's Market


California has yummy fruit!




Hiking with Grandpa and Grandma J.


This bridge was so high I was freaking out about the kids falling off. We had to cross quickly because I couldn't take it. I'm usually not a worrier but I was truly scared.


See how high that bridge is! Once we got down the the river the kids were in heaven throwing rocks.


They all go dunked by Grandpa J to help cool off.


Even Grandma asked to be dunked.


Collin's turn.




Best group picture of the kids taken our entire trip and they have soggy hair.


We also went to the train museum in Sacramento. The kids loved it.


They couldn't believe how big the trains were. Even the wheels on some of the trains were bigger then the kids.


Inside the engine room.


A trip to the train museum would not be complete without playing at the train tables.


Waiting....


The frozen yogurt shop was one of Tyler's favorite parts of the trip.


Temptation everywhere.


Watching TV with Grandpa.


My attempt at a cute Sunday picture. Certain un-named individuals didn't want to participate :)


Sunday afternoon the kids and I put together this 300 piece puzzle.


Danielle decided one night during dinner she no longer wanted to wear her diaper. This problem has continued at our house with wet consequences. (No we are not ready for potty training)


Reading books




Sutter's Mill in Coloma, CA. This is where the "gold rush" began.




Who knew spinning a barbecue pit could be so much fun.


Indian Tepee


Grandma showing the kids where the Indians would grind their corn in the holes on the rock.


They found a little cave


Rock climbing


The Mormon cabin at Sutter's Mill


We went the one day during the week when the gold panning place was closed so we went down to the river to play. Some nice people let us play with their shovels. So shoveled for gold.


We actually found about 10 flecks of gold. We're rich!


Camping in Grandpa and Grandma's back yard. Complete with our not so legal fire. We quickly made our smores and then buried the evidence :)


Grandma, Tyler, Samantha, and Lincoln slept in the tent.


Fairytale Town was our last adventure in California.


Tyler, Samantha, Danielle and me discovered we weren't in Kansas anymore


Cinderella Sam


Danielle sliding down the bean stalk


Brotherly love


Playing in Sherwood forest


Racing down the Crooked Mile


The Crooked House




Sometimes I can relate to the old women in the shoe :)

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