Road trip to San Diego

We took our new mini van on its first road trip to San Diego! The kids LOVED watching movies the whole way and packing was a breeze. It was like a date for Matt and I because the drive was so easy. We even did the budget along the way. It had been a couple years since we had been to San Diego and seen our good friends Matt and Becca Ellis. To say we had a good time was an understatement. Our kids and their kids got along SO well. It was like they had been friends for ever.

We went to Moonlight Beach in Del Mar. It was nice to all ride in the same car and chat on the way to the beach. It was especially nice on the way home when we got stuck in traffic because the kids watched movies.

Derek and Rylie LOVED playing the waves and sand. 

They did not want to leave!!

Derek and Weston loved getting burried.

We at dinner at Pizza Port! They even had GF pizza.

Weston and Derek doing a puzzle together.

Hiking is one of our favorite things to do with Matt and Becca. We have been hiking together with them for the past 10 years. This time we had 4 kids with us and got to share the memories with them.

Dusty dirty sneaker picture a tradition with our hikes...now 4 more pairs of sneakers!!

We were so busy during the trip that Rylie fell asleep on Matt's shoulder. She even transferred to my shoulder too! Enjoying every minute of her sweet cuddles.

We met up with Aunt Ruthie for dinner at Balast Point Brewery. Yummy!

Matt let the kids try out his Police motorcycle. 

I love Derek's face when Matt turned on the siren and lights.

We can't wait to make another trip out to San Diego. We are grateful that its only 6 hours from home!