Friends... Friends... Friends

For those of you who don't already know, Chiki works for the FAA. For the most part, his job is stationary but a few times each year ... he is asked to travel for classes. Normally these classes occur in the great city of Oklahoma or Kansas City, but this year he hit the jack pot and was headed to L.A.

When he asked if me & the ladies would like to tag along, there was no hesitation! We each have some really good friends who live out there, and I couldn't pass up the chance to go out and spend time with them all!!

First, we meet up with Scott & Marianne. These two are hilarious, and there is always a good time to be had when they are around. Need I mention: Scott is the person who was out to dinner with us when Olivia decided to stick the crayon up her nose. Anyhow, Scott & Marianne were nice enough to come hang out with us at Disneyland. It was really good to see these two, and thanks to them Chiki was able to go on all of the "BIG" kid rides!

The Three Amigos

Next, me and the ladies drove down to Laguana Beach to spend time with Tasha and her crew. Tasha & I have been friends since middle school. We have been thru many styles together, many years of school, lots of pranks, boyfriends, etc. We have definitely shared lots of the same great memories!

While the hubbies were vast at work, me and Tasha took all of the kiddos to the beach. She took us to this cute, secluded beach. The scenery couldn't be beat. The kids played all afternoon, while she & I did lots of catching up. It was also fun to watch the girls play in the ocean, for their first time!

Hannah & Olivia loving the ocean

Hannah & Kalli (Hannah couldn't get enough of her)

Look close ... Olivia is actually in mid air

Apparently, Olivia loved to do more in the sand then just play in it

By the way Tash, thanks for the beach pictures. Someone forgot to take her camera.

The next day, we did a little more hanging out with Tasha and her kids. Since my girls had been doing alot of sitting in the car, or rushing around ... we thought that we would give the kids a little break and have a picnic at a park. Once again, me & Tasha were able to get in on some talk and relaxation while the kids ran around.

No, I am not pregnant. It's called a baby doll dress, people!

The kiddos + Kalli's friend... all lined up

To Tasha & her crew, thanks for the fun! We had a complete blast, spending time with you!

Last but not least ... I was able to meet up with the sweet Jessie! I love this girl. Funny story: she & I went to the same schools and would sometimes hang out (with a group of people), but never really got to know each other til a little bit down the road. It took one really big class in college to finally start hanging out. She & I have had some really good times, whether it was going to movies or going on our annual weekend shopping trips to Layton :)

Jessie is a really busy girl, who is working 2 jobs while living in L.A. I was fortunate enough to get her to drive down to Laguana to meet up with us. Poor Jessie, who has no kids, went to dinner with me, Tasha and the 4 kids. Two of which, were very wiggly and noisy (mine). She handled it well ha ha!

Eating at Ruby's

Me, Tasha & the kids had spent all day at the beach. Jessie rolled up in her cute, little roadster ... looking so cute and we were still in our beach wear. It was great, and made us all laugh!

To Jessie: I can't wait for our girls only trip to San Fransisco. We are going to have so much fun!

To all our California friends: we enjoyed our time with each of you and can't wait til next time!!