Surprise Trip to Calfornia

(My goal is to be caught up with my summer posts by the time the holidays are here. Seeing as that would be next week, we'll see how I do.)

Darrell's parents celebrated their 50th anniversary on August 3 of this year. We weren't able to be there on that day to celebrate, but thanks to help from Darrell's sister Brenda, we were able to surprise Darrell's parents by showing up unannounced a few weeks later.

Brenda was so good to come pick us up from the airport and transport all 5 of us along with 3 suitcases, 3 car seats and two strollers to her house where the surprise was going to take place.

Here are the girls showing off their outfits that Aunt Brenda bought them.



Aunt Brenda and Megan



Here is Tyler taking a nap on Brenda's bed. He fell asleep playing with hangers.



The plan was to have Darrell's parents come to Brenda's house for dinner. When they pulled up to the house, Darrell, the kids and I went back in Brenda's bedroom and shut the door. After a few minutes we all came out into the living room and said, "Surprise!" It was THE BEST surprise! Darrell's parents were so shocked. The last thing they expected was for us to be there.

Darrell, his mom and Emily


Grandpa and Megan



Happy 50th Anniversary! We love you!



Cousin Jeff and his girlfriend Brianna



Tyler loved being outside with the dogs.





Skateboard time!



We were so glad that Darrell's grandma, Nellie, was able to finally meet her great granddaughters!

Nellie and Emily



Nellie and Megan



One day we went out for lunch and Tyler was so exhausted. The only one who could comfort him was Aunt Brenda. He fell asleep in her arms.



We went to the beach and Tyler LOVED it! In fact, he threw a right royal fit when we had to leave that could be heard by EVERYONE! Yeah, we got a few stares!













We had such a wonderful time on our "surprise" trip to sunny California.