family stay-cation.

last weekend we had a fun little family stay-cation. my brother's family came to town and we had a great time with all the sweet children.

thursday was a disney day. it was so hot, but we had short lines and got to enjoy a lot of rides at both parks.

friday was a beach day. Ava has been to the beach before in long beach. no waves and she's never been in the sand. friday was her first real beach day.... she was not so happy with the sound of the waves or the feel of the sand. (that and she was tired).

she relaxed with gramma while i enjoyed the waves with Brian, Matthew, and Elizabeth.

Saturday was a relaxation day. no pictures of that.

Sunday was baby Benjamin's blessing at church, followed by a party at Mike and Janica's. Ava had fun playing with the big kids.

and i totally stole this picture from Michelle. i can't get enough of it. it's so sweet. This is my Grandma Lowe with my newest nephew (her great grandson), Benjamin. 

it was a great weekend!