Gradias Day

My family just got back from a wonderful trip to California. We spent the majority of the time at Allan's parent's house (more to come on that later), but we got to spend most of one day with our dear friends Ben, Krista, and Madyson. It was such a perfect day. We hung out at their house for awhile and let the kiddos play then we picked up lunch and headed up the mountain to Oak Glen where we had a picnic and the kids got to run around. We looked at goats and a llama, fed some deer, and had a sweet treat. That night we dropped our kids off with the grandparents then had an adult only dinner which was divine. We have not spent time together without kids since Claire was born.

I LOVE this family! The time we get to spend together a couple of times a year is never enough. It is always sad to say goodbye. They are very special to both Allan and I and we are always looking for a reason and a way to get a little more time with them. Thank you so much for taking a rare day off to spend with us Gradias Family...we love you!!!
Krista and I

Claire and Madyson

I love the moment that Krista captured between Jacob and I. This may be one of my favorite pictures of the two of us.

Three little buddies- Claire, Jacob, and Madyson. All they need now is Madyson's little sister who will join the ranks in January.

A few more pictures from our day. Claire decided to wear a mermaid costume for the day just for the record ;) She also loved being "the big girl" and was pretty proud of herself for teaching Mady to buckle her shoes. Madyson was pretty entertaining the entire time we were together. That girl has quiet the personality. I wish that our kids could all spend more time together.