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California Fun

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This is going to be mostly pictures of our trip to California for Christmas.

Playing Mom’s piano
Opening his stocking
Thomas train
He was pretty excited
Opening presents Christmas morning
ABC toy from Grandma and Grandpa
He wanted to play with it right away
We would say a present was from Grandma and he would try to give the present TO Grandma
Leap Frog house
Loved playing with all the “old” toys
Bike riding
Cousin time
The Plaid Shirt Brigade
The castle was a favorite…though I had to show Joseph that the trap door didn’t just eat toys (they go down to the dungeon)
Piano man
If there’s a football, he’ll find it
Loved the shirt-sleeve weather
But not the flash
Reading with cousins
Playing with the trains we got him
Soaking in time with family
Joseph is still asking to see his cousins. He had a really good time. 🙂
The train that Jason (Paul’s brother) got Joseph was a battery operated one
Reading at bedtime. Notice that the stuffed animals correspond with the story. Joseph insisted that it be that way.
Playing piano with cousins
Eating his first “real” banana (as in, not cut up for him).
Tickles from Aunt Dusty and Uncle Aaron
He loved this truck ride at Knott’s. We were able to get in free (since they extended their normal Veterans’ Day offer into December and not just November) and we were also able to find free parking. All we spent money on was a Snoopy for Joseph. 🙂
Wasn’t too sure about the bear, though
When the car would whip around the bend, Joseph would shriek, “Weeeeee!”
Ferris wheel
Old West pump
Old West train
Making sure to hold tight to Snoopy
Corona Del Mar tide pool caves
It was interesting at first…
…but then a little boring
He was much happier splashing
The water was freezing, but he didn’t mind
He loved the waves (I liked that they were little).
Waiting for more waves
Paul spotted this star fish in one of the tide pools
Warming up while munching on a cracker
His favorite spot, by far
Exploring the cave with Daddy
Checking out the star fish
Did I mention this was his favorite spot?
Warding off the sun
Chilling out in our bedroom
Trucks are serious business!

We had such a wonderful time and loved every bit of getting to hang out with family. We miss them already!

 
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