We had such an amazing time at my family reunion at the end of July! It was my mom and her two sisters, their kids and their grandkids minus a few families that were missed. It was so great to reconnect with sibblings and cousins. We had such a great time playing on the beach, visiting, touring, playing games and just being together.Discloser: Before viewing these pictures, we have some news!! Most of you who check this blog know this, but some may not. We are expecting our 4th baby and I am due January 22, this makes me about 20 weeks. We are thrilled! Now you won`t be surprised by my growing belly in these pictures.
One of my favourite activies on the beach! Even with a belly!
The kids never grew tired of being chased by the waves.
Jared testing the icy ocean, yikes, it was cold!
But not for Jordan...
Another favourite activity - building sandcastles. Nate could do this all day and did! The Rhyasens brought big garden shovels and it made all the difference, I can`t believe we usually use little dollar store sand shovels, we were such amateurs.
Crazy weather - you could be in the bathing suit and be fine or in pants and a sweater and be fine.
All the guy cousins played a friendly game of football on the beach and many hidden talents were discovered.
One day we went see some tidepools outside of Newport beach. They were pretty incredible. The kids just loved seeing the star fish, crabs and sea anenomes.
The kids loved climbing on the rocks.
Ben and Nathan had such a great week together, cousins are the best!
My little beauties.
We went into the town of Newport beach and checked out the waterfront where the sea lions like to lounge.
This was pretty cool - it was called the devil`s punch bowl because as the tide comes in the bowl fills with water.
That`s right.
Two Jocey`s, two Zach`s, two Jared`s, and two Kailey`s!
Lucy posed on the beach lie this for about 10 minutes, striking different poses after each `click` this girl loves the camera.
Another great sand castle, nate was in heaven building with dad.
We went for a spectacular hike one morning that lead us up a camel`s hump overlooking the beach and coast line, amazing views!
So proud of Jordan for making it, a little scared having her on the `hump,`it was a small space surrounded by cliffs and very steep hills. She`s amazing.
Each family took turns hosting a dinner for everyone. On our night, we made each family sing for the their dinners. The songs did not disappoint, our family is so creative and so hilarious. After the dinner, we spent the night playing dice, fooseball, donkey pingpong, pool and poker.
Jared and I were in charge of games for the kids. They had a great time playing with the parachutes and playing the other games we`d prepared.
Best buds
My family on the deck of our beachhouse. What a great week with a great family. Love all these people to death.
3 comments:
What a great reunion! I have to say that I wish my NON-pregnant belly was a flat as your pregnant belly. I still love you even though I'm totally jealous. Lucy's pose kills me. Better watch that one. :)
Great pics, Andi! That reunion was so fun, we sure miss you guys!
Exciting news about baby #4. Congrats!
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