Capturing *northern* California

We just returned from a jam-packed two weeks in California chalk full of family and fun.  And Mickey.  

The plane ride to California was dreadful.  D-R-E-A-D-F-U-L.  Drrreeeaddddffuulllll. 

Eden kicked and screamed and then puked all over her and me.  In the first hour.  Of the 7 hour flight.  

It.  Was.  Awesome.

Buuutttt, honestly, that was the only negative part of the entire trip.  

Allen and I didn't even fight once.

Whaaattt?!?!

Let's recap:

We began with a little Zimmerman family reunioning in Granite Bay.  It was the first time we have all been in one place in over 5 years.  Maybe 6? Or 7?  Let's settle with way too long.  

//Day One (June 29)//

Flight from H-E-double hockey sticks, followed by some birthday celebrating for the two babies at a park.  

Linley was in little mommy heaven.  Which means little Linley is big.

//Day Two//
The family rented a private bowling room.  And bowled in said room. It was pretty fantastic.

After lunch and naps, we took the kids to a building of bounce houses.  Because it was 108 degrees outside.  And there was a lot of kids.  And hello, bouncing=sound sleeping.

(Just a couple cousins missing)

//Day 3//

We began the morning at the Sacramento temple.  And it was one beautiful and holy experience. God is good.

 Followed by a little Grandma and Grandpa backyard swimming.  Which, obviously, is a dream.

We ended the night surrounded by food and the extended Zimmerman family.  No doubt, The Mister comes from good stock.

//Day 4//
We woke up at the butt crack (this is not an exaggeration) of dawn for family pictures.  7am pictures.  But dudes, when your face is melting off by 10am, there really isn't much option.

Then, Sunsplash.  A member of the ward owns the place and gave the entire family a free-all-access pass all day.  He's going to Heaven.

//Day 5//

Laundry and driving to our next destination.  Because, my life remains glamorous, even while vacationing.

**Aaron and Kelly, major shout out and smooches to you both.  Thank you for making our stay comfortable and happy and delicious and so incredibly fun.  Let us return the favor sometime**