Catalina Trip with The Vega's

My sister and her family finally ALL got to go with us to Catalina. We took Kelly and the girls last summer, but Eli had to work last minute and couldn't join us. Well, this summer it all worked it out we got to take Eli on his first trip to the island. Luckily, Colby was able to get a mooring in Avalon so Eli could experience it for the first time. We had so much fun with lots of laughter and good times. We swam, ate, drank and even got to have a school of dolphins swim next to the boat on the way home. The pictures tell the story of our trip.

Dinner Friday night for day old spaghetti and lasagna
Bailey had to be in the picture!
Mommy and Raif

After dinner, the girls had to try and ride the buffalo

Bailey included.

Eli got his Wicky Wacked for the first time

We really don't make it a habit to take our kids to bars!

Oh, Jaymee!

Hang Loose, Lexy!

Kelly had a delicious buffalo's milk, notice empty glass!

After a quick drink, we headed over to the arcade for a few games.

Concentration all around!

Jaymee was racking up tickets on a game of 21

Air hockey - Lexy won!

Simultaneous game as above, Jaymee won!

Just like her Daddy, kissing the fish

I love fish!

School of mackerel, Lexy's catch.

Love this picture of Jaymee and Kelly

Skip-bo, a game my Grandma Donna used to play with us for hours. I thought it would be fun to bring on the boat.

Jaymee taking the plunge off the boat

Lexy was a bit hesitant, but she had a go at it, finally.

Go Lexy!

My turn

After all of our jumps, Bailey finally got in the water!

Colby jumping off the second tower

Jaymee climbing up the stairs

Fly Jaymee! My turn next.

No jumping for Kelly and Eli

Bailey swimming with her Daddy

Since Lily has gotten so brave walking around the perimeter of the boat, we had to buy her a life jacket. We also had to see if it worked!

Wet dog.

The school of dolphin on the way home.

She looks so cute, I couldn't resist another picture, or two!

Rest time for Jaymee, Bailey and Lexy on the way back home.

Afterwards, they all climbed in together.

Video of the dolphins on the way home. Bailey, Lexy and I were on the bow of the boat watching them swim under the boat. You can see our shadow in the water and on the dolphin. You can also hear Bailey in the background, she is laughing, not crying!

Sun Valley, Idaho 2010

We joined Colby's parents for our summer trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. We had lots of fun again this year. It keeps getting easier and easier and more fun as the kids get older and get to experience more things. The pictures tell the story of our 5 days there.

As I was packing the car to go to the airport, I couldn't find Boomer, until I saw him in the garage. He knew he was getting left behind, since he saw the suitcases. Well, not left behind, but a trip to Grandma and Grandpas.

We took a ride on the ski lift gondola to the top of the mountain for a beautiful lunch.
Grammy and Papa Charley joined us for lunch.

A view from the top of the mountain

Our family photo for the trip

Bailey goofing around

Raif waiting for the gondola ride back down the mountain

I bought a slip-in-slide at Target for $4. We don't have a big enough grass space here, but it was lots of fun in Idaho.

Bailey kind of did a scoot and slide! I also used it, tons of fun!!!

Margaret bought lounging chairs for the kids to enjoy

Tubing at the river on the property

Raif even had a go at it.

He liked it up until his bottom got wet and he was cold

Bailey thought it was tons of fun, though.

Karen Taylor and her kids also joined in on the fun.

Bailey and I had a go at it, too.

Raif preferred picking up rocks...

and throwing them in the water!

Colby and Bailey built a little dam.

Papa Charley helped Raif out with the big rocks, which make big splashes!

Bailey and I cruising down the river.

Raif was napping the first day of the slide, but thought it was fun the second day. He liked counting down so Bailey would run down it!

Follow the leader!

A little warmer than the river for Raif.

More goofing aroundColby and his dad about to cut down some of the trees on the property.

After dinner our last night, we went to see the swans at the Sun Valley Lodge.

One of the swans.

Our last day, we went to one of the water parks to have a little water fun before getting on the plane.

Bailey thought it was tons of fun.

Raif preferred to walk around the perimeter.

I think he was trying to trick his Grammy into getting wet!