Brook and I realize that our time is getting shorter and shorter with our kids, and we were so appreciative that we got to spend some one-on-one time with them. They grow too fast!!!!We just returned from a wonderful family vacation to Newport Beach, CA and had an amazing week together. We were lucky to spend some time with Brook's sister Angie and her kids as well. We did the usual California things and enjoyed every minute of it. We spent a few days and nights at Brynn's happy place, Disneyland. The fact that it was incredibly crowded and high season did not take away any of the fun we had.
We've gotten pretty good at knowing the Buhrley in's and out's of that place. We just let Brook and his red backpack lead the way and find our favorite things to do and see there. 
We also spent an afternoon at Balboa Island. Totally fun! We had never been there and the kids really liked it. We rented a Duffy Boat and Brook drove us around the harbor for an hour. We found sea lions lounging on boats and the most amazing homes and yachts, one right after another. Seriously, what do people do for money? Holy Moly. We did a little shopping, grabbed a frozen banana, and enjoyed the sightseeing. Across the street from our hotel was Crystal Cove State Park, 3.2 miles of beach and 2,400 acres of undeveloped woodland.
We went there twice and loved it. Not only was it "right there," but it was absolutely beautiful. The kids developed a love for boogy boarding and laughed and splashed around for hours. I've never thought of myself as a water person, having not grown up around the ocean or boating or anything, but I could get used to living by the ocean pretty easily. So relaxing and enjoyable!!!
I have to add the picture of cousin Breanne with the shark getup. While we were there, Breanne turned 18 (which is impossible for us believe), and we took her to lunch at Joe's Crab Shack. They sang her "Happy Birthday" and made her bus the tables in a shark hat and and apron. We had so much dang fun hanging out with her! Caitlyn and Zach look up to her so much and we all love her dearly. It was so fun to spend time with her!!!!
This is us before we got in the car to drive away. We were so sad to go!!!!We'll miss the view, the fun, and the time together, but will keep the memories.
6 comments:
Good for you and your family for getting away! The kids and I had to trip it without Jerry this year because he just couldn't make the schedule work. We did college tours so I understand about kids growing so fast. I love your blog Gretchen and I hope we can get together some time soon!
One good lookin' family that KNOWS their stuff when it comes to having fun makes for a great blog post. And I cannot believe that Breanne is 18 either! Seriously...WHEN did THAT happen?! I hope Angie is doing well. I didn't know she'd moved to Cali. FUN for her.
Hi Sheri..... my writing ALWAYS needs editing unfortunately. Angie didn't move to California; we went down there together :) She's still living in Pleasant View and doing great!
What a fun time! I am jealous you guys got to get away and do a "vacation" that has NOTHING to do with sports!!!! I swear, all of our trips lately have been to tournaments and camps somewhere! Your kids are all darling and growing up. So glad you snuck in a little getaway! Paden started high school today... oh my hellenore!!!! Kill me now! They DO grow up way too fast! Love you guys!
Now that my family is pretty much all grown up, we look back at vacations ,like the one you just took, with so much fondness. Things like that, you never regret. How fun that you got to be with Angie and her fam, too. I love them, and all of you, too! (Tell your kids "hi" for me)
That looks like so much fun! Your kids are just too dang cute! I love that Brook and the red back pack led the way at Disneyland. The visual of that made me giggle for some reason!
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