The Horsley family headed to Newport Beach, CA for our annual family vacay. It was super fun (from what I remember). And being the awesome mom that I am I took tons of adorable pictures of my adorable kiddos and then promptly left/lost my camera in the bathroom at Legoland.
But here are the pictures I was able to gather from sibs and Nate's iphone. And you will just have to imagine in your mind's eye all the other shots of the kids...playing in the tide pools....discovering hermit crabs, lobsters, anemones, etc...the look of wonder on their beautifully sun-tanned faces. Yes, they were stinkin cute. I certainly hope whoever 5-finger discounted the camera from the bathroom stall is enjoying those pictures.
Tess on beach clean-up duty.
Picking strawberries
Oh and guys...Will got one too.
Baby Harrison (Dori's), 1 month
The infamous Legoland
Sea Life Aquarium
Dinner at The Ivy in L.A.
Tommy's Burgers was Nate's favorite place to eat on his mission when he served in Los Angeles a mere 22 years ago. And you betcha it's still there. (And still good!)
Nate and I were able to escape for a morning to Catalina Island for some scuba diving. Prettiest dive we've done to date (although not nearly as warm as Thailand unfortunately). Yes, this may have been a full body shot, but I have made it a policy to never post pictures of myself in full-body spandex.
My brother's very fitting summary of our trip:
NEWPORT BY NUMBERS
4.5 - number of consecutive hours spent playing tennis by the Matts and Nate on Wednesday night (I have since confirmed that this is a new Newport Coast Villas record)
28 - Number of shirts packed by Chelsea for the trip, no I'm not joking. Apparently she never knows how she is going to feel and likes to "have options"
5,278 - number of times Tate has recounted the story of the "big downhill" at Disneyland (aka the Pirates of the Caribbean ride)
23 - number of times we listened to the "me song" from Tate's sing-along CD on the 10 hour drive home
16 - number of times I shanked my drive off the tee while golfing (mind you this is out of 18 holes)
70 - sun block grade handed out by Dad. I decided it would be easier and just as effective to wear a turtleneck down to the pool.
15 - number of minutes spent by Tyler enthusiastically describing his experience on the X2 ride at six flags. The description came complete with a reenactment and drawing session in which he diagrammed the coaster track with each twist and turn.
40 - number of minutes Crane spent playing the copycat game with Tate at Pomodoro in Laguna
4 - number of sushi restaurants Chelsea and I drove by before settling on Maki Maki sushi in the Irvine Spectrum. Never go there.
12 - number of movies that Eve brought on the trip. Apparently she was planning on being
really really really bored.
38 - number of ounces in the steak that Crane purchased at the Pavillions on girls night. Yes, he ate the whole thing.
28 - Number of shirts packed by Chelsea for the trip, no I'm not joking. Apparently she never knows how she is going to feel and likes to "have options"
5,278 - number of times Tate has recounted the story of the "big downhill" at Disneyland (aka the Pirates of the Caribbean ride)
23 - number of times we listened to the "me song" from Tate's sing-along CD on the 10 hour drive home
16 - number of times I shanked my drive off the tee while golfing (mind you this is out of 18 holes)
70 - sun block grade handed out by Dad. I decided it would be easier and just as effective to wear a turtleneck down to the pool.
15 - number of minutes spent by Tyler enthusiastically describing his experience on the X2 ride at six flags. The description came complete with a reenactment and drawing session in which he diagrammed the coaster track with each twist and turn.
40 - number of minutes Crane spent playing the copycat game with Tate at Pomodoro in Laguna
4 - number of sushi restaurants Chelsea and I drove by before settling on Maki Maki sushi in the Irvine Spectrum. Never go there.
12 - number of movies that Eve brought on the trip. Apparently she was planning on being
really really really bored.
38 - number of ounces in the steak that Crane purchased at the Pavillions on girls night. Yes, he ate the whole thing.
**I am backdating this post to June so that it falls in the right place in the archives.
4 comments:
Erin welcome back!! Newport truly was a dream. If only we could go back soon. Love your kiddos.
Honestly I thought you quit bloggin' much like someone else who is really super cute and named Megan. :)
That being said your family is cute and I cant wait for the many more updates from "summer"....I am sad its actually ending like well today. :(
PS: Why is your house up for sale?
how fun! sounds like an awesome trip....can't believe you even remember it :) it's been so long! and i'm so sorry about your camera! how frustrating!
yes ern! yes. love the post. love the reappearance into the blogging world. just very happy with all of this. love you!
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