8 Years in Cali

Last Tuesday was mine and Trent's 8th anniversary!  He had a conference in Orange County Tuesday - Thursday so I flew out on Thursday to meet up with him and to celebrate our anniversary!

 My kind of flight!

I actually read 2 books on our trip.  I can't remember the last time I was able to do that!

 The view out our window!  We stayed in Huntington Beach.

 Dinner at our hotel on Thursday night.

 Waiting outside of the spa on Friday morning for our couples massage.

 Enjoying some time in the relaxation room!  Tea, snacks, and quiet - amazing!

 We then rode our bikes on the beach to Newport Beach and back.  We worked up an appetite!  Our lunch was at Sandy's, a great spot right on the beach!

 We walked out on the pier - those black dots are surfers!

 My cutie on the Huntington Beach Pier.

 We relaxed at the pool that afternoon.

 We made the short drive to Laguna that evening, watched the sunset on a rooftop bar on the beach, and then had dinner at Sapphire.  

At our favorite spot in the lobby bar - we ended up there all 3 nights!

 Friday started off cool and cloudy so after we had a yummy breakfast we found a cozy spot by the fireplace to read for awhile!

 We ventured down to the beach about lunch time.

 It was still a little chilly! 

 The sun finally came out, and we ended the afternoon at the pool.

 We had dinner at Javier's in Laguna that evening.  It was an amazing!

 Trent tried a jalapeno margarita - notice his sleeves are rolled up, his forehead is shiny and sweaty, and he kept saying his lips were on fire!

 In our hotel lobby that night.

And back to our favorite spot!

We were off to the airport on Sunday morning to fly home.  It was a wonderful trip with lots of uninterrupted quality time, but we were so ready to see our boys!

The boys stayed with Mimi and Grampy in Marble Falls while we were gone.

 They picked peaches, petted donkeys and goats, and went for a hayride at Sweet Berry Farm on Friday morning.

 G got a chocolate milkshake every night before bed!  This was Friday night saying he was on his 2nd milkshake!

 Playing in the sandbox!

 And having fun at their SS party on Saturday evening.

 G ate 2 cups of homemade peach ice cream and then went home and had a chocolate milkshake!  Spoiled much?!

Sweet boys loved playing with Ruby!

Cousin's Camp 2015

Last week was our third annual Cox Cousin's Camp!  We couldn't wait to see what Nana had in store for us this year, and Bennett was ready to see what this was all about!

 Opening ceremonies - the Pledge Allegiance and That Good Ol' Baylor Line, but of course! :)

 And then it was time for their first goodie - they had to cover their eyes each time!

 And then the party moved outside where they had a water gun fight.  Bop decided to get in on the fun and got the hose - G got soaked and was hiding behind the chair on the patio!

 Eating ice cream in bed - only at Nana's house!

 Cousin sleepover - don't they look tired?!

 Our first big adventure was the zoo on Wednesday morning!

 These 4, such sweet cousins and friends!

 Kaki and Graham were all about their maps!

 Caden is THE BEST big cousin!  He is so sweet to G, and G wants to do everything EXACTLY like Caden!

 And of course this sweet boy was just happy to be along for the ride!

 Wow, all 3 are actually looking AND smiling!

 We enjoyed some pool time after naps that afternoon.

 And then fun on the slip n slide after dinner!

 Thursday morning started off with arts and crafts!

Our yearly pillow cases!

 And tracing their bodies, writing their favorite things, and learning the Bible verse!

Next it was off to the bounce house place!

 Sweet B was just looking for something to climb!

Just red paint on his arm, no worries!

 This girl, I could hardly get her to slow down for a picture!

 Fun on the double slide - G on the left, and C on the right.

 And Kaki pants!

 Ear infection?  What ear infection?

Sweet Bennett had to make a late night visit to urgent care, again, and was diagnosed with a double ear infection, again.  Poor baby.  

Thursday evening we ate an early dinner, went to 3 Spoons for ice cream, and then Bop had a special surprise on campus!

 We got to go behind the scenes at the bear pit!

 The trainers told us all about Joy and Lady, we saw them eat their dinner, they did a few tricks, and then we all got to feed them raisins!  

 We had to get a swing pic by the SUB!

 And just like that it was already time for closing ceremonies on Friday morning.

 Medals and Sonic gift cards for all!

 Nana and her grands!

What a fun week with so many great memories!

Thanks Nana for all of the thought and effort put into this week for our kids - they are blessed to have you and each other!

And both boys slept the entire 3 hours home - success!