Mama, Jacob, & Mila's visit to Long Beach - late May

Almost a month ago Mama took to the kids to Long Beach to visit with Grammy & Grandpa while Daddy was away on business to New Hampshire. Auntie Sarah even drove down from Mammoth for a few days to visit with us too. The weather was amazing and we all had a great time visiting our favorite places, and even a few new ones. And of course we always enjoy visiting with our local So Cal friends :)

Great Aunt Mary and Great Uncle Dave were in Long Beach for one of the days we were there too, so we greatly enjoyed visiting with them as well! Even Cousin Kenny came over for a little while so he and Jacob could blow out some early bday candles (Kenny turned 21!; and Jacob was turning 5 in a few weeks).

Grammy & Jacob next to the space shuttle Endeavor mock-up at the Discovery Science Center

Jacob & Grammy under the solid rocket boosters

Grammy in 70+ mph winds :)

Jacob & Grammy checking out the zamboni machine

Mr. Pototo Head was visiting the Discovery Science Center

Jacob at his absolute favorite exhibit at the aquarium - the rainmaker.

Mila is just happy to be outside :)

Grammy, Mila, & Jacob checking out the seals and sea lions

Jacob touched the sting rays this time!

We met up with Libby & Kai for a few hours; the kids had fun on a 3 story play structure while Auntie Sarah, Mama, Libby, & Grammy got to talk. It was great visiting with them. And I swear we did not coordinate their outfits....not even the matching shoes.

Jacob, Sock Monkey, Kai, & his blankie Great Aunt Mary made

Sarah, Libby, & Mama

Jacob in pure joy visiting the Columbia Memorial Space Center. Thank you Kirsten & Christie for making our visit there so special. Jacob had an amazing time and still talks about all that he saw and did there.

Jacob in a real astronaut suit!

loved the bottle rockets...mila not so much.


baby astronaut ;)



first experience with computer programming - lego style



Mila & Great Uncle Dave hanging out at the Beach House


Happy 21st Kenny & 5th Jacob!!!



Great Uncle Dave & Great Aunt Mary with Jacob & Mila at the Naples Island Pancake Breakfast - a favorite of Mama's when she was little. It's been at least a decade since Mama has been.



Grandpa & Jacob playing zoominoes (plus Kelly in background)