Newport Beach

As you may have noticed, we have been away on a fantastic family vacation. Many thanks to Jim and Pam who planned and sponsored. The trip was like a reunion, except we are lucky to see all these people almost all the time, save Val, Phil, and Ellie and co. Mimi thought it was the best week of her life. She woke up and her friends were right there to play with her in the hugest sandbox ever! The close quarters meant naps were difficult, but she was having far too much fun to worry about it.

These pictures aren't in order, but they show the highlights.
The crew at Medieval Times.
I spent most of the vacation eating.
Mimi cheering on the Knights at Medieval Times. She was captivated the whole two hours, chowing on the chicken breast and watching the horses.

Mimi's first Minnie Mouse ears.
Leaving Disneyland. She has never fallen asleep in Dx's arms, but she was out like a light.
This was episode two of the hairdying party. I dyed Cam and Val's hair both pink, Mom dyed mine "black cherry" (thanks for the recommendation, Tristan! I love the color, I just couldn't wait. I do need a trim, though). Then the twins wanted their hair streaked pink too. It was hair success!
Mimi's hair curled in ringlets the whole time we were at the beach. It was to die for. Celia, Mom, Paige and Bea in one of the million lines at Disneyland.

At Disneyland with my two husbands, Dx and his best friend Marcus.
The fabulous surrey ride. The babies all rode together and were very brave.

Waiting to go in at Medieval Times. Mimi and Mama.

It was a fantastic vacation! Too bad we have to miss camping in Utah next year!