LUCKY us!

The kids and I were

LUCKY ENOUGH

to spend our last week of summer vacation at the Beach.

Thanks to my good friend Jamie who invited us to stay at her parents home in

Riverside, CA.

That gave us the opportunity to go to the BEACH

for the entire day...and the best part?

Britni, Hailee and Leo got to join us!

Jamie also invited our great friends the Christensens' to come too!

So what do you get with

11 kids, 3 moms, 1 step daughter and 2 grandbabies?

A 3 day trip of fun, craziness, laughter, seashells, boogie boarding and so much more!

This hammock became the ultimate JUNGLE gym. The kids spent hours on this thing!

Jacob and Nathan NEVER spent time apart.

We started our day at the BEACH having lunch at Ruby's Diner on the Pier.

These two boys make my heart melt. One of my favorite pictures!

Hailee is the sweetest, funniest and friendliest little grandbaby.

She even gave her Grandma Jana a wet kiss...such a cutie!

Leo didn't LOVE his trip to the beach...but he does LOVE his mommy!

Saying GOODBYE...to these cute grandbabies is hard. They grow up so fast!

The kids had so much fun digging holes looking for seashells...and their favorite CRABS!

Our oldest 4 kids spent HOURS boogie boarding.

Christopher's sunburn on his back proves it! OUCH!!

11 kids and 3 moms, 5 crabs and one boogie board

I think we have started a NEW tradition!?! What do you think Jamie! :)