Highlights from California

We decided to do a little vacationing when we went to California for Aerin's meet. We went to an Oakland A's Game - - - they did not win, but we had tickets in the all you can eat section, and we absolutely paid for those tickets in cokes, popcorn and hot dogs so we won there!San Jose, California was not that pretty of a place. This was the best I could do. This is a picture from downtown San Jose. There were tons of historical buildings, including an old theater where Johnny got into the ticket booth. Cause he's crazy like that. Ok, yes, I took a picture of a bathroom. But I've never seen such a fancy port-a-potty!! And it was right there in the middle of the sidewalk. I know---I don't get out much.

And this is from San Fransico. In this picture, Alcatraz is just to Johnny's right.

There were sea lions on Pier 39, down at Fisherman's Wharf in San Fransico. I could have stayed there all day - - but it was COLD and I was not dressed for the weather. The second day we went, we both wore warmer clothes. I had no clue it would be in the 50's. It was 100 degrees in San Jose and then 45 mintues north, 50! Crazy California.

Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

We loved seeing Alcatraz - but we didn't get to do the official tour, it was all sold out! And we drove over the Golden Gate Bridge, just to say we drove over the Golden Gate Bridge. It was foggy and I didn't get really good pictures of it. We did enjoy the trip - ate great seafood that cost waaay too much and met people who were not to friendly, until they heard our accent, and then warmed up and said, "So, yall from down South?"

Junior Olympics National CHAMPION!!!

Aerin placed 2nd IN THE NATION on Double Mini Trampoline this weekend in San Jose, California!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's such a talented and amazing girl! She also placed 8th in Tumbling and 9th in Trampoline. We are so proud - ok that is a huge huge understatement!!!!

Here she is walking out for her first event - Double Mini.

Here she is in the middle of her routine - she nailed the landing!!

Almost perfect score!!! 29.5 out of 30!!!

She placed 1st in her flight of girls that competed, and then Second over-all for the competition.

Tyler turns 11!!!

First of the kids to have a summer birthday was Tyler. He had a hunting/camo party and had a ball playing with Jack and Sidney. Can't believe he's 11. I'm so so proud of him!!!

TEXAS RANGERS!!!

First of all - THANK YOU MARY KAY and JAY - for the most INCREDIBLE SEATS!!!

The Rangers played the LA Dodgers. I could have taken pictures of the players ... but I thought seeing Joe Torre and Nolan Ryan was way cooler!!!!

The kids ended up catching 2 balls that the Dodger's players threw up into the stands as they changed innings AND two t-shirts!!! Free souvenirs - that's the best kind!!!
The game was incredible -

The Rangers didn't get a win, but still all and all - a perfect family weekend!!

5 GENERATIONS

We are blessed to have been able to have an incredible opportunity to have 5 generations together. Great Great Grandma Whaley, Great Grandma Burritt, Grandpa Burritt, Johnny and Aerin.

More Trampoline Flying!!!

Love the trampoline. Everyone does!!

Johnny gets them bouncing up high!

Tyler got waaaay up there!

And we almost lost Hayden on this one.... you can see the panic on BOTH of their faces!!!