California Road Trip

In September, we drove up the coast to visit my brother Josh and his family. We took two days to drive and see the beauty of the California coast.

The boys are all loaded up and ready to hit the road!

Our first stop was for lunch in Newport Beach.

We spent the first night in Santa Barbara. It was so beautiful to be right on the water and surrounded by mountains.

Day two... Playing on the beach in Santa Barbara.

Another stop to see the Elephant Seals.

The boys were so excited to finally be at Ocean's house!

Climbing to the top of a Redwood stump.

Our first hike around the camp at Mission Springs where Josh and Robyn live.

Walking around the camp.

Cousins! They had a great time together!

Our family in San Francisco.

The kids in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Ocean and Andy dancing at Pier 39.

Its been a long day. The little ones are asleep and the big guys are ready for ice cream!

The tide pools at Pebble Beach.

Having fun!

Getting everything loaded up for our camping trip.

The whole gang on our camping trip at Big Basin.
We never cease to be amazed by the redwoods!

More hiking and having a great time together!

Building a fort out of the firewood. I wish the pictures showed just how dirty these kids got. They were covered from head to toe!

The little campers are ready for a fire!

After getting cleaned up and changed, the kids enjoyed playing in the tents just before bedtime.

Andy and Selah enjoyed being around each other. Ever since our visit, Andy has been telling us he is ready to "get" a baby sister.

We stayed in a great cabin called the "Happinest".

Getting ready to hit the road again for our ten hour journey home. We will miss being with our cousins!