Babymoon 2012

**Warning: Picture Overload**

James and I just got home from a much needed vacation and kind of a last hurrah before baby comes. I started the vacay a day early by flying to Las Vegas to meet my family for my cousin’s wedding day. I kind of took the long way to Vegas by having a layover first in San Francisco. It was worth it though- I got to buy treats.

Most people run through the airport to catch their next flight. Kylee, at 6 months pregnant, runs through the airport to find the Ghirardelli store so that she has plenty of chocolate for the next 90 minute flight.

Johana and Travis got married on a yacht while sailing over Lake Las Vegas. Um, I don’t think you could ask for anything more romantic.

We sure love getting to spend time with our daddy. It makes Courtney extra sassy.

People think we look alike. I don’t see it.

My beautiful new cousin-in-law.

The Mr. & Mrs.

We get a kick out of taking pictures of each other taking pictures.

 

I said goodbye to my family and hello to my BFFs. Thanks to Ashley for opening her cute home to us for the night. Then it was on to Cali….

Spence and Cait, also on their babymoon.

The next morning we were at Catalina Island.

The boys got in the water while we got some sunnin’.

Snorkel buddies. So sexy.

Later on, Spencer won the mini-golf tournament. He wasn’t excited at all.

James had to catch up so he went and won the ping pong tournament.

This picture was the highlight of our hour in Ensenada. Seriously. 23 weeks pregnant has never looked so good.

James played “Minute to Win it” one night. This was his challenge. I’ve never been so proud.

We love these 2.

When we got off the boat, we took a little trip through Hollywood on our way to the beach. Caitlin was happy to see Johnny Depp’s star. The real reason though that we were there was because of this:

Ever since I saw the pictures that eventually landed Mary-Kate in rehab, I’ve wanted to find the Olsen twins on the Hollywood walk of fame.

I was really excited.

Love Harry P!

We then headed to the beach. Somehow we decided on Venice beach. Half because James had lost his head and had to find it in the sand but mostly so that we could all get our licenses for medical marijuana on the boardwalk.

Our last stop of the trip was to my happy place: Disneyland. I feel like a child when I’m there. If I could, I would take up a permanent residence on Main Street USA.

James had a cruise hangover this morning. The Dramamine hadn’t kicked in yet at this point- hence the stoner face.

Spencer made the bad choice of sitting in the front. He paid for that later.

At this moment, to be exact….and yes, I am the big one taking up the entire picture.

When I live on Main Street, I will eat one of these cream cheese filled pretzels every morning for breakfast.

We had beautiful weather.

After my feet swelled to twice their normal size, I parked my behind on a bench with the other senior citizens and let my feet rest for 2 hours while the others ran around like normal 25 year olds. Turns out, sitting on a bench for multiple hours ensures you a prime spot for the parade. I also made friends with the old women sharing my seat.

 

James brought me ice cream with sprinkles so I let him share my bench for the parade.

Indie was worth the wait.

What a magical day we had. I was so glad to be able to introduce my child to Disneyland even before he makes his grand exit. I can already tell he loves it- he was squirming like crazy all day.

Thank you to James, Caitlan and Spencer for making the past week the perfect break from work/moving/life. I am well renewed and ready to finish out this summer, kankles and all.