My parents actually came to California for a visit. I never thought it would happen. Isaac was able to take a few days off of work and my mom was on spring break, so they drove down on Thursday. We had such a fun time and I was able to take the day off on Friday so we had the whole day together. On Friday morning we went to breakfast at IHOP (yum) and then drove down the coast looking at the beach/water/cliffs/seals. We tried to go to the best funnel cake place in Long Beach, but they had most of the streets closed for the Grand Prix of Long Beach (Indy car race). So we ended up having lunch at In-n-Out Burger which was so good and something you have to experience in CA. Then we relaxed at the apartment for a few hours and then went to dinner at Bubba Gump's on the Santa Monica Pier. They even gave me free ice cream without singing to me. So lucky! I'll have to post a picture of Isaac and my dad with their light-up cups. It was too funny. I had a fun birthday.

On Saturday morning my parents and Isaac went to the LA temple then we packed a lunch and went to the beach. We walked along the Venice boardwalk a little and then played in the water. Isaac and Alden even went boogie boarding. The day was quite warm but of course the water was freezing as usual. Thank goodness for wet suits. After showering at home, we went to dinner at a Chinese place that is a favorite of Alden's.

My family left on Sunday morning to drive back to snowy Wyoming. The visit was a little short but we had a lot of fun. Maybe they will actually want to come back one day. I will post some pictures when Alden gets them on CD for me.

Until next time...