California

The Neville clan headed out to San Diego and Orange County, CA on June 22 and arrived home on July 1. We went out there because my cousin, Megan, asked Joe to be her escort for her National Charity League Presents. Joe and I were so honored that Megan asked him to be her escort. I've been so close with my aunt Debbie (since birth) and her girls (since their births) and it means so much to me that they love Joe and have welcomed him so fully into their family as well. The Presents was such a beautiful, elegant event and was plenty of fun as well.

We were so happy that Megan gave us an excuse to come out to Southern California. Not like we ever need an excuse, but I'm sure we would have not gone out there this summer if it hadn't been for her Presents. It was such a great trip, so relaxing and fun. We love going out there to visit family and friends, enjoy the fantastic weather and eat as many carne asada burritos as possible! Only we can gain weight in California. I think most people eat healthier there, definitely not us!

Claire did really well on her first flight, but definitely did not sleep as much as I would have hoped. But the key was that she slept like a champ while in CA and adjusted to the time change like a pro. Evan is a champion flier and was wonderful on the flight and most of the trip (he is a 3 1/2 year old after all, so perfect behavior does not exist). We did so many fun things while we were out there. We were very sad to come home, we miss everyone already. But since this definitely seems like an annual trip, I'm sure we'll be out there again very soon.

So, what did we do in Southern California? Well we......

Went to the Del Mar Fair!

We went to the Children's Pool in La Jolla to see the seals, where for the first time since I lived there 10 years ago, people are actually allowed on the beach!

 Spent time with our cousins Eryka & Alex who are just about the same age as Evan and Claire. They are so adorable. Evan loves Eryka and I know that Claire & Alex will be buds soon!

Frosted cakes and then got to eat the frosting right out of the container-Aunt Debbie is so much fun :)

Hit Home Runs

Megan's Presents, where she looked ABSOLUTELY stunning!! It was such a beautiful event and a lot of fun. We were so happy to be there to be a part of Megan's special day. We are so proud of her, she's headed to UCLA in the fall!

Went to the beach where we very much enjoyed being chilly!

 

 We celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary!

 Claire turned 4 months old!