Fireworks in Cali!

Over the July 4th week we were able to head out to California to spend some time with some of our favorite people! It was so weird to be there as a visitor, not gonna lie, kinda sad. However, we had SO much fun seeing everyone! Joe was already there on business the week before I came out, which worried me because I knew he was going to regress in our moving away progress he was making. While looking at these pictures I realize how lucky we were to have spent almost 5 years there, it really is the most beautiful place...if I ever win the lottery I will for sure buy a place on the beach, if the market stays down!

Upon arrival, I went first thing to meet the newest member of our crew, Miss. Ava Kathryn (notice I said Miss.? the South must be rubbing off on me) She is so adorable and tiny and looks just like her big sister, Ella. I was so excited to see Ella!! She was excited to see me too...however somehow Joe has always over shined me with her. She literally melts my heart! And then we have Jude, my little Jude Bear...still sweet as ever. He drug me all around the house for me to play with him, when I would attempt to have a conversation with the girls, he would stalk me out and yank me away...I loved it!  Ashleigh brought Mason over, whom has changed SO much. He is growing like a weed and is one of the happiest babies I've ever seen. If I could steal every single one of these kiddos I would...and Joe wouldn't stop me. Watch out girls, hide your babies! I felt like I was home from the beginning.

We were able to spend a quick morning in Laguna at the beach with them as well. We decided to eat at the Madison Square Cafe' there, it's so darn good! As you can see from the pictures, we had a wonderful time!

 Me, Ella and Joe

 One of the many other girls in Joe's life

 A couple of my amazing friends! They are some of the best and most supportive people in my life. They have helped me in more ways then they will ever know.

 Striking a pose for the basketball players at the beach. They thought I was Maria Sharapova, the tennis player. I'm sure they were saddened when I gave them my fake backhand and realized I clearly wasn't.

 Such a beautiful day, much warmer than usual. In the sky you can see some people on what looks like a bike, with a fan on the back and a parachute. Never seen them before.

 Mason Knox...isn't he just yummy!

 Ava enjoying the stroll on the beach.

We spent the last few days in California at Joe's parent's house. It was a beautiful weekend and I couldn't think of a better place or better people to celebrate the 4th with.

 Brandy in the flowers

 Happy 4th of July!

 Our last night in Cali, we went to dinner at a great Italian restaurant! Miss you both so much XOXO

A few of our friends were able to do dinner and dancing one night too. We ate sushi at "Ten" in Newport, which was followed by "club dancing" and bar hopping...

A few recommendations about "Ten"

1: If you are like Joe and hate sushi, eat a burger before you go. The sushi is amazing!

2: The club "Ten" is possibly not in your age bracket if you are close to my age, definitely if you are close to Joe's age.

3: Clubs that hand out glow rings and glow bracelets are maybe on a different level, at least for me.

4: Also, we may have been the tallest people in the club as well...and blondest.

5: Saying that we went to a "club" at my age in annoying...but my husband thinks they are the next best thing since sliced bread.

We really do have the greatest friends and it was a blast! So many laughs and memories shared!! Love you guys!

 YUMMY YUMMY SUSHI!

 The girls, notice Jessica trying to flaunt her glow ring...she was the only one who was offered a "ring" maybe because she is the youngest?...whatever!

Too much fun!!