The Malex Combo Meal: August 2012

July was a crazy month for us but SO fun! It started off with my aunt and some of my mom's family coming into town over the fourth. We mostly just hung out and ate food because our mountains were on fire that day so no fireworks for us. Then Jane was here visiting without her parents for two weeks which was a long time but we managed to have some fun! Clarke LOVED having her here and I'm pretty sure Jane enjoyed hanging out with Clarke as well. It was the first time they had ever met so that was really exciting.

Amy and A.J. flew into town towards the end of the month and we all jumped in our cars and drove to California for a big family hurrah now that Tim is home. We stopped in St. George each way so that made the drive easier for the kids. Clarke did fantastic on the drive. He slept and laughed and had a great time. I sat in the back with him most of the way which I think contributed to his happy mood. He is a great little traveler. In California we played at the beach and of course, went to Disneyland and CA Adventure. SO FUN!!! It was a different experience with a baby but still so great. We stayed at a hotel right next door to the parks so we were able to take the kids home in the afternoons to nap which was so nice. All three of them, Jack, Jane and Clarke did great and had so much fun. Clarke wasn't sure what to think about some of the rides but he loved Small World, Casey Junior and the Carousel. We probably won't be headed back for at least two years but we have some good memories to get us through until then.

After we got home Amy and Jane stayed in Utah for a few days to hang out with us. Clarke loves them so much and I can't believe this was the first time they had met him. I so wish they lived closer to us. I cried when they left but I know Jane was ready to sleep in her own bed after being gone for a month. We miss them!

Overall, it was a great month and it was so fun to be with family. Anyway, here are some pictures of the whole adventure: