July - vacation!

Nate had training in California, so Alyssa and I tagged along to vacation and visit the family. We stayed with Grandma Lee, Uncle Jeff, Aunty Meri and Cousin Thomas. Notable events included: 4th of July flag raising at Los Alamitos Ward, visiting Grandpa Leighton in the cemetary, Ahlstrom family BBQ where Alyssa was first introduced to a trampoline (nuff said!), swimming (the weather was unusually cool for July), Thomas enjoying fireworks while Alyssa ran for the hills, Nate carpooling with Greg to training and discussing the latest in sporting news, visiting my former coworkers and our friends from Cypress 1st ward. After serious debate and much sanctioning from relatives, we decided to take Alyssa to Disneyland. She loved King Trident's carousel at the California Adventure. She refused to get off unless we promised to ride again. We also had a BBQ at Grandma Lee's and had over family friends. My high school friend Willie Goo and his new wife Sarah made the drive from Irvine to join us for pupus. I somehow managed to convince my poor husband to help transport my board to Hawaii - somewhat stressful managing a child and surfboard but I have thoroughly enjoyed getting back to the water. All in all a great vacation - thanks Grandma Lee and Hess Family for all the fun.