Little Getaway

We decided to take a quick trip to California this weekend to visit family. There were still a lot of Jesus's "Tia's" who hadn't met Mattix yet, and I didn't want to wait too much longer or we would never be able to get away since I am starting work soon.

We had a blast. We took the Wii and had a bowl off. I ended up having a competition with my father in law that lasted all weekend. I think I won, but so does he so we will call it a draw. Ha ha.

On Sunday we headed down to Long Beach to do a whale watching tour. Bentley was so excited to see the "river dolphins" (thanks Go Diego Go!), whales and fishies.

Mattix was a trooper. He slept most of the day. We had him bundled up against the cold in his car seat all day. I think he had the warmest seat there.

This was the boat we went on.

Some typical California palm trees.

Some highlights of the day:

When Jesus's cousin "Gordo" thought the seagulls were attacking him and he ran away screaming like a girl.

Putting Cheetos on Gabriel's head for the seagulls to eat off him.

When Tia Betty decided to carry hot chocolate on a moving boat and almost fell and spilled on her self. (it was hilarious to watch!)

Seeing Patrick from Sponge Bob

Bentley crashing out on the seat like this

Seeing a blue whale and two kinds of dolphins.

Jesus walking around not realizing the camera was on. We have a half hour of sideways shots of the boat floor.

Jesus's little sister and her cousins dressed Chloe up like this. She wouldn't hold still long enough for me to get a good picture but at one point she had on a lei, these glasses, a purse and several bracelets. It was hilarious.

All in all it was a great little getaway. We love our little mini vacations!