Cousin Time- So Cal Style

 On our way to Japan, we had to stop in LA for some meetings for Noah. Lucky for us, my brother and awesome SIL live in the area. Being that all of my side of the family still lives in "the West", it was an easy choice for several of my other family members to try and meet us in California rather than DC before we headed out. Now, of course we missed everyone who couldn't make it, but it was an awesome little family reunion for those of us who could!

We had so much fun, and we all loved being together!

We stayed in Long Beach for a few days before 

heading inland a little bit.

We partied hard on the Boardwalk!

There was so much to do, and so many delicious things to eat! 

I also loved watching these three
really play together for the first time. 

A new generation of cousins. Love these cuties.

(sorry for the bad picture-)

We stayed at the hotel that was right next to where the 

Queen Mary (the ship just like Titanic) is docked!

 I'm not into haunted adventures, so we just opted for a picture from the bridge! 

Still pretty awesome though. I can see why it was so impressive! (still is)

Eating some yummy treats for breakfast by the boats!

 Playing at the arcade by the beach- we had to tear the boys away! 

By far one of their favorite places of the trip

Miles took his fair share of naps on the go-
 but he rested hard then played hard!

This kid has only ever known life on the go it seems. 

 Eating more treats….this boardwalk had so many fun places!

 Our Submarine boy- 

We hit the Aquarium of the Pacific, which was terrific-

spent lots of quality time with the fishies!

running amuck at the aquarium (Miles' specialty)

We had pizza/swimming parties at the hotel,

always a favorite pastime!!

Of course we hit the beach too…

(and I KNOW I took some pictures, but I can't seem to find them anywhere! Aack! That's the cost of vacationing mid-move-
I might be losing my mind a bit?)

And last but not least, we spent several of our yummy meals eating at this joint! probably one of my new favorite burger places ever….

Thanks for giving us this new "Habit"
every time we come to visit G & A!

Loved it!

 It was so great to see everyone as a last sendoff!

Some good family reunion time to get us through till next time.

We miss you all!