Road Trip to California

On August 27th we packed our car and left Eugene to drive through the night to southern California. This was our first big road trip since having kids, so we thought it would be best to try to drive while they slept (like my parents did when we were little). My whole family (parents & siblings & their families) made the trip so that we could all attend a memorial service for my uncle Tom, who passed away in June. Although we were traveling for a sad occasion, we saw it as more of a family reunion and tried to make the most of our time there.
Happy boys ready for vacation!
We got on the road around 7:00 pm and only made stops for gas. Josh drove the entire time--thank goodness for Starbucks Doubleshots!!--and we made it to Glendora in only 14 hours!
The next morning...

Griffin had the most comfortable seat, which was good for him because he was the only one in a 5-point harness. (:

Josh looking tired, but still focused on the road.

When we got to Glendora we drove to the Hickman's (my Aunt Carol & Uncle Keith) house where we would be staying for the next few days. My mom offered to entertain the boys for a few hours so Josh and I could rest. Erik had flown in from Seattle that morning also, so he and my mom took the kids to a park. Later that afternoon we all went to the Barrett's house to swim in Aunt Nancy's pool as the kids call it. (:
It felt so nice to swim after spending so many hours in the car!

Griffin & Uncle Erik swimming together

Josh helped Ronan get used to the deep end (:

checking out the Barrett's tortoises