Oxnard, California Trip

In March Matt and I were so blessed and lucky to be able to take a trip down to Oxnard, California. My sister Lisa has some good friends that own a beach house and they are always so kind and generous to share it with us. Our original plan was to go down and stay with my sister Lisa and her husband Shane but when we got there they said that the place was just ours for a Anniversary gift. It was so sweet of them and that time was so nice for me and Matt. It was the greatest! Thank you so much Lisa and Barbara for letting us use your beach house. We did get to see a lot of my sister and her family which was so great. Her little girl Grace is getting so big and I miss her so much! She was making lots of noises and walking around when we were there. I am sure she is talking more now. We had lots of fun while we were down there. Mainly played on the beach right there in Oxnard. Went out to dinner a few nights with Lisa and Shane. It was very relaxing and a great way to reconnect with each other. I love taking trips with Matt. He is always so laid back and doesn't mind doing anything. He is always open for new things or just to sit and relax. We took a few pictures but somehow it ended up that we didn't take any pictures of us together. Matt and I always carry a camera as you can tell from all the family posts but when it comes to just us we fail to take any. So I am going to try and do better and capture more of our lives on camera.

This is a view of the line of beach houses where we were staying. It was absolutely beautiful there that week. In the low 70's mostly and clear skies.

One day we headed to Venice Beach. It is a very fun place to go. Lots of little shops and tons of people just walking. There is lots of artists that go down there and most of your homeless hang down there as well. There is definitely always something to see and hear on every corner.

This was just a construction wall that had been put up while they have been doing construction if I remember right.

It gets a little busy here. And this was like on a Thursday I think in the middle of the day.

Grace came down to play in the sand one day.

Eat some Rocks

Laugh and Smile

Get her feet a little dirty

Pose for the Camera

And get loved by mom

I love our new camera. And Matt is getting so good at his little picture taking. He has the eye for it I think. And always take a good pic when he sees it. Here our some photos from our trip that he took.

This was a first day there and the sun was putting off the perfect light.

And of course the beach always has the perfect sunsets.

These pictures were just from the balcony from the beach house. It is such a beautiful place. I just love the beach. Wish I could be there everyday.

It's Been a Long Time

Wow ok so there has been lots of stuff that has happened over the past 5 months since I last posted. I guess I will just start back and post some fun pics so everyone can see what we have been up to. February was a very fun month. My brother Matt and his wife blessed their sweet baby girl Lily.

Here is Grandpa holding Lily

Lily loves to smile and is just so darn cute. I thought her blessing dress was so beautiful. It was a cream color and just had pretty flowers around the bottom and top.

We are not sure how Matt got this lighting but thought it turned out pretty cool.

And of course the bonnet. How adorable is that.



For the blessing Grace came to visit from California. I miss my sweet Grace. She is I believe 9 months in this picture. Walking around with no problems. She actually started walking at around 7 months. She is very tall so she just wanted to start using those legs. I love you Grace!



In February we had all the Grandkids here but Millie so my mom wanted to take some photos. I volunteered Matt. Poor Matt, who knew taking pictures with 7 kids 3 and under would be so hard. Oh right everyone. Matt did a wonderful job. They may not all be looking at the camera or smiling and most may be crying but that is ok we got some good memories. Thank you babes, you are amazing.







Poor Cohen is probably thinking seriously what am I suppose to do with all these girls.






And Millie Was Born! I just love her cheeks. She is the sweetest baby. I haven't been able to meet her yet since she lives all the way in Texas. But I sure do love her and can't wait to meet her in July.



Here is Millie and her proud Papa. This is the first child for Chris and Ally and we couldn't be happier for them. They are such amazing people and I am sure such amazing parents. Millie is one lucky girl.

And nothing really going on individually for us this month but Matt taking pictures of himself and adoring it.

And after a long winter season we finally shaved the dog. Here is the before


And After

Lots of pictures but who are we kidding that is the only reason to look at someones blog anyways right.