We had to leave the house before 5am to get to the airport and all I have to say is this:
How did anyone travel with children pre-iPad? (Actually, what I really want to say is how did anyone PARENT pre-iPad?)
We landed in San Diego after an uneventful flight. I'm often so proud of Trey in situations where he could be a real nightmare.
Somebody was as happy to see the sun as we were!
We made our way to Kim and Shane's house where we were going to be spending the next two nights. That afternoon we went to La Jolla for some beach time and lunch. Trey hadn't napped and we had woken him before 5am, so we knew our time was limited.
"What is this stuff?"
I think I was extra happy to see the sun
because it was POURING rain at home when we left.
because it was POURING rain at home when we left.
Lunch in La Jolla
I have to say this picture amuses me so much because it is SO DIFFERENT from the meals Kim, Shane, Randy, and I are used to...
Around a table in Beijing
The picture I had in mind is the last one on this blog post,
but I can't figure out how to get it on to this blog post from an old blog post.
I took Trey on a walk during lunch so he could fall asleep.
The poor boy was pooped out.
The poor boy was pooped out.
That afternoon and evening we hung out at Kim and Shane's in their backyard. The kids played in the pool, Shane grilled dinner, and we had a really fun night. I have some pictures of the end of the evening that I really like, but I don't think involved parties would appreciate them being on my blog.
Here are some fun shots of Kaili and Trey playing in the backyard...
Here are some fun shots of Kaili and Trey playing in the backyard...
Saturday morning, we drove out to meet Randy's parents to do a Trey transfer. Grandma and Grandpa Clark took Trey for the day and night so that we could have some childfree time. The four of us spent the day wine tasting and then Randy and I had a night at Kim and Shane's where we didn't have to parent. It was fantastic.
Below are some pictures from wine tasting. I honestly have no idea what the names were of most of the wineries we visited.
Sunday morning Randy and I went to Del Mar to meet Elizabeth, a friend I worked with at Annie Bloom's, and her husband for breakfast. We took a nice walk on the beach before driving to Riverside to spend the second half of our vacation at Randy's parents.
We spent Sunday through Tuesday morning in Riverside. I always love watching Trey with his grandparents, and I love how easy and comfortable he is in their house. I'm happy to report that his 24 hours away from us for the first time went without a hitch. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for taking such good care of our boy!
Carmen sent me this picture of Doug and Trey making juice. Love!
The Clark men perusing the plans for the new "retirement" house in Port Townsend
Doug took us to his archaeology center that he has started at La Sierra University. I am not really sure exactly what goes on there, but it was fun to watch Randy, his dad, and Trey looking at all of the things.
Trey in Grandpa's Indiana Jones get-up
Later we took Trey to the park so he could run around and the guys could play frisbee golf. Check out that blue sky!
Trey and Grandma
Teaching Trey how to throw a frisbee
The Clark tradition carries on
Relaxing in the backyard
I think we could all get used to the sunshine!
We flew home Tuesday afternoon, and our napless son fell asleep the moment the wheels touched the tarmac. For someone who has a weight problem, he was damn heavy to carry through the airport!
Our trip was really fabulous. The sunshine, the grandparents, the friends, the wine...it felt very luxurious and I'm still trying to catch up from being gone!
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