Memorial Weekend trip to CA

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OK-so I can't seem to attach the slideshow I made of our trip so if you want to look at the picture slideshow-click on the link above!!  That's really annoying when it doesn't work. 

Here is a recap of our trip.  We had a really good time going to SLO and then SCV-CA.  We went to visit Grandma and Grandpa Jones first in SLO for a day.  I wish we had more time there-but it was nice to be able to visit with Grandma and Grandpa a little bit.  Cathy, Angela and her family, Spencer, Jason and Kate came up for the day, Barbara were there too.  So that was nice to see everyone else.  We went on a hike which lead out to the beach.  It was such a beautiful day--I was so excited to get away from the rain in OR for a weekend! Then we headed down to SCV Sat. night and stayed with Jason and Kate.  Sunday-Chris and I took the kids all around LA, Hollywood, etc.  We went to the LaBrea Tarpits, ate at Phillipee's French Dip sandwiches-YUMMY, Went up to the Hollywood sign-it was really windy up there, Went to the Griffith Observatory-we just walked around and showed the kids the exhibits.  There were so many people at the Griffith Observatory and we didn't want to wait an hour for the show.  Then we drove through West LA and went to the LA Temple.  We walked the grounds and went through the newly remodeled visitor center.  Then we ate dinner at BOB's Big Boy-had burgers and shakes.  Monday-we went to the Santa Monica Pier with Jason and Kate.  We walked the pier and enjoyed seeing all the interesting people.  Then Chris and I went to Santoro's for lunch with the kids.  When we got there the kids were zonked out in the backseat-so Chris and I ate.  Then we hung out with Jason and Kate back at their place, the kids had fun playing with their cousin Lucas.  Tuesday-we left for the long drive home.  It was a quick trip-but fun and I'm glad that we could see our family in CA.