California Visit

This past weekend, we spent the weekend in Southern California.  Uncle Justin was getting married, and this time, TJ came along for the trip.  We had a great weekend packed with visiting family and friends.

On Thursday, we were able to meet TJ's newest cousin, baby Rory, and play with his cousins Mary & Joseph.  They played in the pool... and all over the yard.  TJ loved driving the fire truck and the pink car.  (Of course.)  TJ also got to spend time with Auntie Gloria and Auntie Janet.

Friday, it was an all-day adventure at Knott's Berry Farm.  We arrived early to meet TJ's SoCal friends, Amelia, River and Sammy.  Then, Nana, Bill, Mary and Joseph showed up to ride a few rides.  TJ loves rides, and he had a great time all afternoon.  He enjoyed watching the Snoopy show and when it was time to take pictures afterwards... he ran up and gave Snoopy a giant hug!  It was soooo adorable!

Mommy & Daddy even had a chance to ride some big rides with Rocky & Alexis.  Although, if Mommy knew what she was getting on... she probably wouldn't have ever gotten in line!  Mommy has a tradition of getting TJ one thing the first time we visit somewhere (the zoo, museum, Santa's Workshop... etc.), so Knott's was no different.  TJ gets to pick his souvenir out.  He happened to go into an old western shop and spotted some of those weird looking figurine cats with fur and glass eyes (they really creep me out).  Anyways, TJ picked one up, started petting it, hugged and said, "Bo. Mine."  So, that's what he got... there's nothing like a creepy, furry cat to say Knott's Berry Farm! :)

After a quick rest and cool-off in the car, we went and dinner with Rodie, Aunt Debbie, Uncle Kevin, and TJ's cousins Chloe and Izzie.  TJ rallied at dinner, so we all went back into Knott's for some more rides... and more fun!  It was so great to share that time with Izzie and Chloe!

Saturday was Uncle Justin's big day!  TJ stayed with Nana & Bill, and it was nice for them to get to know each other.  It was a great wedding, and Mommy & Daddy had an awesome night celebrating the happy couple... and of course, spending time dancing and laughing with our wonderful friends!

Sunday was our wind-down day, but we did manage to visit Auntie Linda and spend some more time with Rory, Mary, Aunt Tara & Uncle Joey.

Then, it was back on the plane dark and early.  Once again, TJ was a champ on the plane.  He loved saying, "Airplane!  Shoom!"  He fell asleep about 20 minutes after takeoff and didn't wake up until we landed.  I think Mommy & Daddy were the only parents on the flight full of kids who got to sleep.

We had a great visit, but everyone was glad to be home.  TJ was especially excited to see Jackson and Bo, and he loved sleeping in his bed last night!