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Wild Wild West!

I braved the long trip out West with 2 boys and had a great time!  James is a very experienced traveler and did great on the flights.  Eli is still learning the art of traveling, but did pretty well.  Tobias had to work, so Mom and her boys enjoyed some quality time!
My boys ready for takeoff!
We stayed with my sister, Marthaa, and her family.  They have a 2 year old, Gabe, and are expecting Gavin in October!  Jill Mama met us out in CA too - so we had a blast!
Jill Mama and James touring the Jelly Belly Factory!
Tasty!

It was crazy, but it was fun!  Jill Mama and her 3 grandsons - remember there's a 4th on his way! 
Jill Mama is really enjoying boys after raising two girls.
Our nearly newly wed cousins, Austin and Erin, live in San Francisco so we visited with them too. 
They agreed to be Eli's God Parents!
James, me, Austin, Gabe, and Marthaa
We all had a great time visiting!
We even made it to the wine country in Napa Valley!  James and Gabe enjoyed the beautiful grounds surrounding the winery.
I just had to take this picture!
What 4 year old has toured a vineyard in Napa Valley?!
Lots of play time for these two cousins!
They had so much playing together, it was wonderful to see the bond they formed in just a couple of days.
Such handsome young men!
Also visited some with my dad, the boys enjoyed seeing Grandpa Mel and Jill Mama!
 
Perhaps my favorite picture of Eli yet!
His bib says CUBBY in semaphore which is nick name from James.
Thank you Grandma Sunshine!

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Debby said…
That is an adorable picture of cubby.You are one brave MaMa and definately a world traveler. Glad you all had a great time.
June 13, 2012 at 7:14 AM
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