California:: the beach

Flying across the country is no joke, especially with kids.  Our girls actually did great on the flight, but we were all so exhausted with the time change and having to wake up super early to catch our flight.  Mattie has been sick on flights in the past so I was totally prepared for it on the airplane then totally unprepared when she threw up on the drive from the airport to Bryan's parents' house.  There were some miscommunications that led to a lot of waiting with grumpy hungry people (mostly me.)  But we made it!  And were thrilled to be with the Martinez clan.  We spent our first full day on the west coast at the beach.  The kids were in heaven playing with their cousins, and a little sand, sun, and the sea was just what we needed to start our trip on the right foot.  Kylie had her camera out all day to catch these awesome pictures.