Storm of the Century

Ok, so it wasn't really the storm of the century, but it sure was impressive! There was a tornado warning, rain, lighting, thunder, and a little bit of hail. The wind was blowing so hard it damage practically everyone's fences in the neighbor. When Dave went to home depot to get supplies they were all out! It was a bit scary to watch, but we felt safe and secure in our home. We even said if only we have visiting teachies and home teachies to call and check on! The craziest part of it all was watching a neighbor's trampoline catch wind and roll through two yards (including fences and on top of cars). Dave and several neighbors (8 people total) carried it back to its rightful home. Yeah for Texas!?!

Picture Day

The Sunday before we left california, we decided to make it a picture day.
Here they are:

Great Grandma

Here is Lucy at Great Grandma Garlock's house. It was her first time there. She had a lot of fun being held by Grandma Garlock and she really like playing with the cat, Sammy. It was her first time to see one in person. Sammy kept her distance, but Lucy kept crawling over to her. It was great seeing Grandma Garlock, I am so glad she is doing well.

Mini Retreat

In the middle of our vacation Dave and I took mini retreat to the beach and left Lucy with her grandparents. I am sure they had a blast. We had a blast as well. We got a campsite and a hotel room so that we could sleep inside but have bonfires and cookouts during the day. It was perfect. We spent the entire first day at the beach. I got some really funny tan lines, of course! I loved the smores. The second day was over cast so we went to a movie instead of freezing on the beach. We saw a night at the museum-in imax. I have never seen anything in imax before. It was really cool. We also ate at a great restaurant called Wind and Sea. I had the best salmon in my life! I think Dave really enjoyed his as well. We also took some time to go to the temple. That was a much needed trip. It was my favorite part of the whole vacation. Here are some pictures of the beach, campsite, hotel, and imax theartre.

Wagon

Lucy took a wagon ride around the yard and loved it!!!! She had so much fun in the sun and being pulled around. I pulled her for 45 minutes and she didn't want to stop. I did because I could tell I was getting burned!

Lucy's Present

So I know it hasn't been Lucy's birthday but with each birthday gift we got so did Lucy. She had lots of fun unwrapping the present. It did take a while because she got distracted by everything around her. But grandpa was nice and made easy pull tabs and lots of paper for her.

Dave's Birthday

Dave's Birthday!!
This was a great dinner and cake. It was nice to celebrate his birthday with his parents.

Pool

Lucy at the pool. She took some warming up to the pool. She loved being in her bathing suit, but was not a fan of the sun block. She kept squirming while I tried to apply it.

Beach

Lucy at the beach!
She was scared of the sand and the water. It doesn't help it was very cold that day. Water has grown on her since that day at the beach.

Vacation

So for the past two weeks we were on vacation to california. We had lots of fun!!! We also took lots of pictures and videos so there will be a series of blog entries. Once they start posting watch every couple of days for another one!

Lucy had fun meeting her great grandparents, playing with her grandparents and all of the other family members that came to see her. She also experienced the ocean and the pool for the first time. Dave and I left her with the grandparents while we spent a couple of days down on the beach. It was nice to not have to worry about her and to have that little break. (Thanks!!)

We celebrated Dave's birthday while on the trip. That was fun and excellent cake!

Well keeping watching for some actual pictures and videos. We love you all!