Newport Beach: Part One

We have finally arrived to our favorite destination..... Newport Beach!  We have been here since Friday, but had our first day down at the water yesterday.  The weather down here is absolutely surreal.  I love the smell of the ocean and the sound of family laughing.

We started out the morning with our annual Zumba workout.  It is always hilarious to see the people we attract.  It really is the perfect way to start out our day.

^^^Thanks to Laurie Tucker for the Zumba photos.^^^

^^^Nellie is still not a fan of the cold water.^^^

^^^I can't get enough of these baby toes.^^^

^^^Our laundry baskets also doubles as play pin.  A lot less work and serves the same purpose.^^^

^^^I spy two new teeth coming in.^^^

This little girl was completely enthralled by the sand.  I may have even let her get a little taste.

We headed down to the park for our family night by the bonfire.  We took Nellie on the swings and slide for the first time.  She was giggling with excitement.  I about died. 

^^^I am so thankful for these two who make this trip possible every year and are the best babysitters around!^^^

^^^Uncle Craig serenaded us with his talents.^^^

Penelope even made it into the family song this year.

^^^Smore's never get old!^^^

^^^We have plenty of helping hands for our little one.^^^

Basically, we are in heaven!!!!

San Diego Temple Trip

Saturday night was the night my baby brother Josh was able to go through the temple, for his first time. The San Diego Temple has always been his favorite temple and it just so turns out my sister only lives an hour away.  Tyson was able to be by his side the entire time.  I love the close relationship that these two have with one another.

My sister was luckily able to find us a baby sitter for Nellie, while went to the session.  Thankfully, she is such a good baby, I didn't worry too much about her.

I had only ever seen the San Diego Temple from the freeway, this time was different.  I was not only able to the see the outside in all its glory, but I was able to go inside.  As soon as we pulled up I was elated.  The temple was beyond stunning.  I felt like a little girl walking into her castle.  

It was a very tender evening.  I am so grateful that we were able to be there for Josh.

My brother-in-law Jordan was also able to be there, before he deploys for eight months.  

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I sure do love my family and am so happy we get to be with one another for eternity.

I know Josh is going to make an impeccable missionary.  Arcadia, California is going to have one hard working missionary on their hands.

This Temple might be right up there with Draper Temple, as one of my favorites. 

We ended the night off right, with a big meal at BJ's, followed by the ever so amazing pizookie.