Carlsbad Week

Every year we look forward to our Williams Family Carlsbad Reunion (aka my mom's side) the last week in July. It is always the week of my birthday, which is pretty much the best present you could ask for. This year didn't disappoint! We went to the beach a ton (just a walk down the stairs from the hotel), ate out, went to the Aquarium of the Pacific, spent a day at Knott's Berry Farm, and watched a bunch of movies. The only bummer was trying to find times to do P90x (although with all the eating going on I looked forward to burning some off towards the end of the week)!

It all began with a birthday extravaganza, as Morgan, baby Amber, me and Ryker all were celebrating (technically we should have thrown in Lorrie, Claire, and my Dad too)

The best birthday gift was a kid-free evening walk down the beach to catch the sunset. Unfortunately it was a bit cloudy, but still beautiful.

Paige at 24 yrs, 0 days

The kids loved the Aquarium, especially the sharks (Kenz, Jake, the boys)

Grandpa Williams- always a crowd favorite

The Armenian cafe, best breakfast ever. And to think my Dad almost banned it this year!

Kiki and Jake enjoyed some fun kid rides at Knott's.

We all went on the kid's bus ride. Ryker loved it!

Mini big-rig trucks. Everyone gets a steering wheel

We all went on the log ride. I DO NOT recommend it for infants, unless you like feeling that they could fall out of your arms at any minute. Think of taking your 1 yr old on Splash Mountain... Not ideal

Post- rapids. We all got wet but Kenz was soaked head-to-toe!

(I did NOT take Ryker on that one!)

Opa and Roo at the beach. Ryker loved the water. He would kick and squeal each time the artic waters touched his toes. It was seriously frigid!Kiki with his other best gf, Devon. I just wish she could live by us and babysit!!

Kiki was one of "the guys" watching Star Wars, complete with the popcorn

Ryker was my buddy. He is such a sweetheart with the best goofy grin

Family photo, moments before our departure.

We can't wait for next year! Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa.