So I just got back from visiting my family for a week as we went on our annual family vacation with the Cola's; and let me tell me, I really think our family is way better than cable.
I landed in Burbank at 11:38 on Wednesday morning. Alexis and Emma were sent to pick me up and then we would drive down to LAX to pick up my aunt and uncle who had been in Florida scouting out houses. So I was extremely excited to see my aunt and uncle but especially the girls because they had just got back from school.
So (cliffs notes version) once we all get in the car, my two bags, the Cola's two bags, the five adults, plus the four spare tire rims, and the spare tire, turned out to be a little to much weight for the small, little civic. So what was suppose to be a quick trip to LA and back literally turned into spending ALL DAY in LA. We dropped off my uncle and aunt in a restaurant so they could get food while Alexis, Emma, and I went to meet our superhero friend Jeff Preston (who is also Brendan's brother) who lives in LA to drop off the rims to get rid of some of the weight hoping it would be enough. But of course nothing is easy. So Randy and Amber had to take the shuttle back to Bakersfield while the three girls drove back. By the time we fought our way through the horrible LA traffic, got to and from Jeff's work, and then dropped Randy and Amber back off at LAX it was almost four. We were so hungry. The spare tire that I was holding somehow managed to look so appetizing. So we got a ways a way from LAX and found some place to eat. By the time we finally sat down to eat, it was 5:15. Talk about sad. So we ate and finally managed to get home safely which is the most important thing. But yes. Followers of our cable showed would have gotten a good laugh at our ALL day venture.
So then Thursday was full of last minute that I needed to get done before I left town again. Luckily I was able to see Andi Bulkeley, who let my just tell you, was probably one of my favorite parts. She was so excited to see me. She kept coming up to me and would just sit there and hug me. I loved it! We even did a few puzzles. It was so much fun.
Later that night my friend Steven Nelson came home from spending the past two years in Brazil on his mission . It was fun to see him again. Me and my friend Jake (who is on his mission in Billings, Montana) were there when Steven left so Jake and I got a special shirt for the special occasion. Welcome home Esteban.
So the next day my family left for the lake. Cable ratings would have once again shot right up. The boat group that was suppose to leave around noonish finally left around 3. And the later group that was suppose to leave around three finally left around 6. It was a crazy. But once again that couldn't have been the worst of it. The next few days were followed by the losing of the boat keys (you know one of the most important keys to not lose) which after an hour or two was solved. However the next day the battery on the boat decided to have a brake down and die. So then the boys did some magic trick and then it started working again.
Other events that followed through out the week: My cousin Roegan had an allergic reaction to something (we think it was the lotion) and so his back broke out. At some point we realized that one of the keys to the house had been missing for a few days; but then they were soon found. This one is probably one of the better stories. Every night there was this group, or clan, or family, of raccoons that would come and go through all of our things that were left on the patio. So we had to chase them off for a few nights. And just when things seem to be looking up as we were leaving, Grandpa couldn't find his phone. So finally after a search that lead to our rescue, we found the phone which had fallen under a couch. It was craziness. But it turned out fine. And not to seem like the week was obstacle leading to another, the kids went fishing one day and came back with at least eight or ten fish. They were so excited! All of them would take there turns running up and down the dock telling everyone that they caught a fish. And, I get a pretty good tan; and even though it will fade with in a few days because there is no sun here in Colorado it looks nice for the time being.
After the lake I got a super cute black dress that was on sale at Gap from the Tulare outlets. I was able to see friends and lots of people from church who have been very dearly missed.
I was really sad to leave. I said goodbye to my Aunt Amber and Uncle Randy and their family who are moving to Florida and won't be able to see them for a while. That made me very sad (and cry) to say good bye to them and my little cousins. I was sad to say goodbye to my family again until December but hopefully they'll take turns and fly out to visit.
I had a really fun vacation but am happy to be back in Colorado Springs. I missed my shoes. Don't judge. Kate returned to our regular routine by coming into my room this morning and crawled onto my bed and told me all about her sleep and that she would like to eat oatmeal for breakfast. She then later told me that she missed me while I was gone so that made me feel happy. I can tell Brendan has missed me because he hasn't stopped punching me. And I'm pretty sure the clouds missed me too because what started off as a sunny day turned into a runny windy afternoon. Good ol' Colorado.
I landed in Burbank at 11:38 on Wednesday morning. Alexis and Emma were sent to pick me up and then we would drive down to LAX to pick up my aunt and uncle who had been in Florida scouting out houses. So I was extremely excited to see my aunt and uncle but especially the girls because they had just got back from school.
So (cliffs notes version) once we all get in the car, my two bags, the Cola's two bags, the five adults, plus the four spare tire rims, and the spare tire, turned out to be a little to much weight for the small, little civic. So what was suppose to be a quick trip to LA and back literally turned into spending ALL DAY in LA. We dropped off my uncle and aunt in a restaurant so they could get food while Alexis, Emma, and I went to meet our superhero friend Jeff Preston (who is also Brendan's brother) who lives in LA to drop off the rims to get rid of some of the weight hoping it would be enough. But of course nothing is easy. So Randy and Amber had to take the shuttle back to Bakersfield while the three girls drove back. By the time we fought our way through the horrible LA traffic, got to and from Jeff's work, and then dropped Randy and Amber back off at LAX it was almost four. We were so hungry. The spare tire that I was holding somehow managed to look so appetizing. So we got a ways a way from LAX and found some place to eat. By the time we finally sat down to eat, it was 5:15. Talk about sad. So we ate and finally managed to get home safely which is the most important thing. But yes. Followers of our cable showed would have gotten a good laugh at our ALL day venture.
So then Thursday was full of last minute that I needed to get done before I left town again. Luckily I was able to see Andi Bulkeley, who let my just tell you, was probably one of my favorite parts. She was so excited to see me. She kept coming up to me and would just sit there and hug me. I loved it! We even did a few puzzles. It was so much fun.
Later that night my friend Steven Nelson came home from spending the past two years in Brazil on his mission . It was fun to see him again. Me and my friend Jake (who is on his mission in Billings, Montana) were there when Steven left so Jake and I got a special shirt for the special occasion. Welcome home Esteban.
So the next day my family left for the lake. Cable ratings would have once again shot right up. The boat group that was suppose to leave around noonish finally left around 3. And the later group that was suppose to leave around three finally left around 6. It was a crazy. But once again that couldn't have been the worst of it. The next few days were followed by the losing of the boat keys (you know one of the most important keys to not lose) which after an hour or two was solved. However the next day the battery on the boat decided to have a brake down and die. So then the boys did some magic trick and then it started working again.
Other events that followed through out the week: My cousin Roegan had an allergic reaction to something (we think it was the lotion) and so his back broke out. At some point we realized that one of the keys to the house had been missing for a few days; but then they were soon found. This one is probably one of the better stories. Every night there was this group, or clan, or family, of raccoons that would come and go through all of our things that were left on the patio. So we had to chase them off for a few nights. And just when things seem to be looking up as we were leaving, Grandpa couldn't find his phone. So finally after a search that lead to our rescue, we found the phone which had fallen under a couch. It was craziness. But it turned out fine. And not to seem like the week was obstacle leading to another, the kids went fishing one day and came back with at least eight or ten fish. They were so excited! All of them would take there turns running up and down the dock telling everyone that they caught a fish. And, I get a pretty good tan; and even though it will fade with in a few days because there is no sun here in Colorado it looks nice for the time being.
After the lake I got a super cute black dress that was on sale at Gap from the Tulare outlets. I was able to see friends and lots of people from church who have been very dearly missed.
I was really sad to leave. I said goodbye to my Aunt Amber and Uncle Randy and their family who are moving to Florida and won't be able to see them for a while. That made me very sad (and cry) to say good bye to them and my little cousins. I was sad to say goodbye to my family again until December but hopefully they'll take turns and fly out to visit.
I had a really fun vacation but am happy to be back in Colorado Springs. I missed my shoes. Don't judge. Kate returned to our regular routine by coming into my room this morning and crawled onto my bed and told me all about her sleep and that she would like to eat oatmeal for breakfast. She then later told me that she missed me while I was gone so that made me feel happy. I can tell Brendan has missed me because he hasn't stopped punching me. And I'm pretty sure the clouds missed me too because what started off as a sunny day turned into a runny windy afternoon. Good ol' Colorado.
