California Farewell Tour - Part 2

This is the house where Brad grew up, and where we also had our wedding reception.


Eden got to meet a snail and it was slimy and bubbly so she touched it once or twice but then was just content to watch it moving around. It was cute to watch her trying to figure out what this strange creature was. One of the best things about having kids is watching as the learning process is happening.





Brad also took us to one of the beaches called Dana Point where his family spent a lot of time. It was a little cold so we didn't actually get near the water, but we had a fun time walking along the coast watching all the different animals.




We ate at a small pizza shop near Brad's house where he used to eat growing up.

While we were waiting for our food, Eden had a very enjoyable time eating the paper wrapper of the straw. It turned into a pretty fun game for her as we tried to get her to spit it out!







When Brad was in middle school, on his way home he would quite often stop at the store and then the 7-11 around the corner from his house to get some candy and a slurpy. So guess what we did after lunch?? Yup, we got to relive those experiences too! Confession - the "candy store" from his childhood is actually a liquor store with a big candy selection, so we were sad to be supporting the liquor store, but in the sake of tradition, in we went to buy our candy! :)

So many candies to choose from! I was in Heaven.




Of course, we also got some quality family time and Eden had so much fun getting to know her cousins better! They were all so sweet to her and loved to make her laugh.


Ella helped me give Eden her bath in grandma's giant sink and was so sweet to comb her hair over and over again. I don't think Eden minded that one bit!


I was hoping that spending some time with Wyatt might help Eden learn to enjoy eating a little more, because really, doesn't he look like he is genuinely enjoying himself? Unfortunately, it didn't seem to rub off on her.


We also went out to the Huntington Beach Pier and had lunch at Ruby's which is the restaurant right at the end of the pier. It's such a beautiful view from there and the food was good too!




More posts still to come!