We have a new blog - maybe. Email Jenny or Brad for an invite. Looks like shutterfly has a unlimited photo storage and a blog type area. We'll try it out. If you want updates in the future let us know so we can get you set up to see the new site. Here is what I just posted on the new site.
Cousins make the best friends!
We spent our family vacation in Encinitas this spring (2017). The
Rybarczyk family was joined by Yaya, Uncle Hamburger and the Findlen
family. The Findlens arrived late on Friday, but were ready for FUN on
Saturday so we went to the Safari Park in Escondido to see what we could
see. We had a blast on the playground and got to see the BUBBLE SHOW!
Oh and there were some animals there too :). On the way home we stopped
at Gamommys house (where Brad and Tim were waiting) to dye some Easter
Eggs, play with some toys and check in on our favorite pups. Later
Gamommy, Grandma West and Ernie joined us at the rental house for some
Lourdes Mexican food (Yes everyone tried the chicken soup, yes it was
delish)
The Easter Bunny must have come that night because when
we woke up Sunday there were baskets for the kids and eggs everywhere!
The boys did a great job finding all of the eggs! We had some breakfast
and went to the park, then back to Gamommy's house for Easter Dinner and
ANOTHER EGG HUNT! I'm not sure if any other kids in Escondido got any
eggs or if they were all left at Gamommy's house. After they found
around 200 the kids got board and the grown ups walked around to find
the rest before the dogs could go outside. We had a lovely meal and
time with family (Grandma West, Ernie, Great Uncle Lynn, Grandpa Joe,
Uncle Joey, Uncle Sean, Brittney, the Cockrell family met Yaya, Uncle
Timmy, the Findlen family and the Rybarczyk Family there). After dinner
the movie Tolls was a nice break for some of the adults while the kids
played quietly in the next room.
Morning came early Monday.
Brad had to go back to work and the rest of us headed to Balboa park for
a picnic and professional pictures for the cousins and Yaya. Our
photographer Jessi got some great shots although the boys look like they
were not exactly sure what was going on. Benny got us all home to
Encinitas just in time to turn around to have dinner and see a concert
in San Diego with Ursula. And for Jenny to head to Escondido for a
chiropractor appointment. Timmy entertained his nephews from inside the
hot tub by pretending to scuba dive and find silly fish (I wish I had a
video or even a picture). Chocolate ice cream for everyone for being so
great with pictures and finishing dinner! Then relaxed with Yaya in her
bed with a Peanuts Your a Good Man Charlie Brown. It was hilarious!
Tuesday
we decided to hit the beach. We found a great spot where the kids
could safely splash around, find shells and fly a kite. It is amazing
to me how each kid is so different but they all had an awesome time.
Emmett is a master shell finder! Colin is a fearless swimmer and Lukey
threw a million rocks into the water! After such a great day, the boys
were very sad to have to say goodbye to Uncle Timmy as he had to leave
for the airport before they would wake up Wednesday. Luckily there was
enough time when we got home for an encore performance of his scuba act
before bedtime.
Wednesday Everything Was Awesome at Legoland! We
took the boat tour where we could see lots of Lego exhibits, then ran
to the Driving School where Colin and Emmett got Lego Driving Licenses.
We waited in a long line to race police and fire trucks to stop the
fire and thief, then stopped for lunch. Next the tree fort play
structure was a huge hit! We stopped at a Lego building area before
C&E quickly went on the horses knights ride then ice cream for
everyone! Next we went through MiniLand and saw more Lego Exhibits. At
last we stopped to build and race some cars and ended up staying there
until the park closed!
Thursday (although the boys wanted to go
back to Legoland) we headed back to the beach for another great day!
The boys all fell asleep in the car on the 10 minute drive home (again I
wish I had a picture). Benny cooked us a delicious dinner and the boys
watched The Peanuts Movie (which I had to buy when we got home and
Colin has watched about 15 times already).
Too soon it was time
to say good bye Friday morning. No one was ready to leave. Lukey wanted
to take his little bed home with him and Emmett just wanted to stay.
Colin wanted to get home to Gamommys house but to bring his cousins with
him. By Friday night everyone was asleep in their own beds (except
Yaya) and our Spring 2017 family vacation was a lovely memory.
I can't wait for next year. I love my family.
