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Friday, August 17, 2012

It never rains in Southern California

We recently returned from San Diego where Benji's entire family and my brother and his family reside. It turned out to be a relaxing week of hanging at the house, swimming at Nana & Boppy's pool, visiting Ahmma & Dumpa's new mountain cabin, and a walk to the water tank.  We ended our trip with Auntie Shawna's baby shower and a pit barbecue.  The only downer was the heat.  It was exceptionally hot, specifically in the 90's, the majority of our stay. 

McKinley and her cousins help to fill the water fountain. Everyone must touch the water hose.

Checking out Ahmma & Dumpa's chicken coop.

Uncle Benji scoops up the friendly chicken so that McKinley's cousins could pet it.

A favorite pastime: Starfall with Ahmma (or anyone with a computer, for that matter.)

Lounging at Nana & Boppy's black-bottum pool.

Dadda is perfecting his skills for Rio 2016.

Nana and Piper catch some rays while watching the kiddos in the pool.

Family pool shot: Dumpa, McKinley, Dadda, Auntie Cassie, Lizzie, Abby & Uncle Eddie.

Taking a walk around Lake Cuyamaca to work up an appetite for lunch at Ahmma and Dumpa's new lake home.


The Howards.

McKinley and Lizzie held hands a lot during this trip.  It made my heart melt!

Major photo op. on the bench.

Look!  It's mini-Cassie, mini-Benji & mini-Alan!

Family water tank shot: Dumpa, Ahmma, Abby, Lizzie, Auntie Cassie w/ Baby Benjamin, McKinley, Dadda & Piper cub.

I can't remember what McKinley is doing here....I just thought she looked super cute in her mini-dress and flip-flops.

McKinley paints with water colors for the first time.

Auntie Shawna poses with the sea turtle hoop art Momma made for her baby shower.

The Campoamor cousins pose in matching outfits.  (Thanks Gramma C.!)

A little behind-the-scenes action.  It looks like Leyton and Piper have had enough.

Somehow they pull it together for a couple more shots. Check out McKinley's cute pink Keens (Thanks REI used gear sale!)

Gramma and her girls.

Uncle Ryan, Auntie Shannon, Leyton & BC2 (Baby Campoamor 2.0 due Sep. 13)

One last picture before saying goodbye to my bro and his family. Hope to see you after Christmas!

Our trip wouldn't be complete without attempting a Howard grandkid shot.  It was pretty amazing how calm and cooperative they were.  From L to R: McKinley, Abby, Benjamin, Lizzie, Piper, Micah & Luke.

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