What's Up With the David's: Gigi & Papa Take SoCal!

Last week we were so blessed to have Gigi and Papa in town from Chicago! Their first stop was here in Irvine and they stayed with us for a few fun-filled days. Then they headed to sunny Palm Springs where we joined them for the last 2 days of their trip. I know they were really looking forward to some warmth and sunshine after a brutal winter in the Midwest and our weather did not disappoint. It was gorgeous the entire week! So we made the most of it and spent lots of time outside.

My kids were so excited to have their Gigi and Papa here! I really felt like it was an important bonding time for all of them. I saw a difference in their interaction that I hadn't seen before because the kids are at ages where they really know what family is. Gavin really took to Gigi and was her little buddy all week - he hardly left her side in Palm Springs. And Jack adored his Papa! He loved wrestling with him, calling him knucklehead and just hanging with him. At one point when we were crossing the street, Jack ran to his Papa and grabbed his hand. It was so cute. Dylan got a little close to them the day we left, of course! But it still makes me so happy that they feel close to their grandparents even though they live across the country. That family bond is very important to me.

That bonding was definitely helped by Don & Judy taking the kids on their traditional trip to Toys R Us. They weren't on the ground but 2 hours before the boys started asking when they were going. So while they took Jack & Gavin, Christian and I had some QT with Dylan. The next day we hit Laguna beach for a great brunch and a walk on the beach. After a few days of kid chaos I'm sure Don & Judy were happy to jet off to Palm Springs for some time alone and a "real" vacation. But we quickly joined them 3 days later and the chaos ensued! We had 2 more great days at the pool before we all had to head home. We had such an amazing time that we agreed to make this an annual spring break tradition. Jack was thrilled to hear that! Here are some pics of our adventures...

First stop...Laguna Beach!

Time for brunch! On Dylan's menu....puffs...

Playtime at the beach park. How cute is this kid?!

My other handsome guy...

Giggles with daddy...

Gigi loves coming to Laguna! I don't blame her...

I LOVE this picture! Three generations of David boys...

Family photo! What a gorgeous backdrop...

Gigi and Papa got to see crazy Gavin in action. Here's his future frat boy pose...

Next stop....Palm Springs! This was Dylan's first real trip to the pool. I'm dying over this bathing suit...

Gavin and his BFF Gigi...

Jack spent the majority of our pool time on the waterslide. We couldn't get this little fish out of the water. I think he had more fun than any of us...