Tennessee and hiking

Ben and Alison went to Tennessee to surprise Jordan for his 40th birthday and to meet baby Grace.  While they were gone, the boys and I went on a hike with some friends.

One of the best things in the world is seeing little boys play in nature.

 

We met Thomas at the Mugu beach and found out that he lives just down the street from us.  We meet up with his family every couple of weeks at the the park and the boys always have a great time.

 

 

And we did a little shopping and had a Chick-Fil-A picnic in the car because California is still stupid.

 

Ben and Alison got to go mask-FREE and eat inside a restaurant! 

This is what I hear from their trip...

Grace took to Alison immediately, but took a few days to warm up to Ben.

They went out to dinner to celebrate Jordan's birthday and played some games. 

They went to Madisyn's gender reveal party...she's having a girl!

They spent some time at Rick's and then went out to another dinner...I might be a little jealous...

 

And they got some time to just hang out and play with Grace.

 

I love this picture so much.  How many hours did we read little board books to Alison? We even had a little pink chair like that, and now she's reading with Grace.

They also went on a hike and played some games.

I can't wait until it's my turn to meet Grace!

P.S. Alison is in the home stretch of her braces life and is VERY over them.  Watch out world, her smile is going to be killer soon!