From the Ly's to the Lee's

Monday we enjoyed the pool at the Sheraton hotel where we were staying.  The water was nice and warm, and there was a little water slide that the kids loved.  Time went by quickly and before we knew it, we were checking out and didn't have time to pick up lunch or fuel up the rental car.  Fortunately, our flight was delayed 23 minutes and was delayed an additional 20 minutes when we got to the gate, so we made it just fine, but unfortunately, we were guaranteed to miss our flight from Houston to Orange County.   So when we landed in Houston, I went to the United customer service station and waited anxiously as the representative found a way for us to get back home.  

We were supposed to arrive in Orange County around 4:30, and Mike would pick us up to take us to meet Jimmy & family (who was driving in from Houston) for dinner at a restaurant at Diamond Jamboree around 5:30.  With no available flights for Orange County, we decided to fly into Los Angeles instead, which is actually closer to home.  Jimmy drove our car from Mike's house after seeing baby Alexis and we were able to change the destination for the checked-in carseats.  Everything worked out just fine, though it certainly was a rush!  Now for an exciting week with the Lee family!

Tuesday after breakfast at Amandine Patisserie, Jimmy and family went to Universal Studios while the girls and I took the time to rest and get situated.

 Wednesday we visited the Farmer's Market and Santa Monica Place.  Then we drove to Little Saigon for lunch at Brodard.  Of course there was a wait, so I order spring rolls to go for everyone to snack on while we waited for our table.  Afterwards, we killed some time at South Coast Plaza before heading to Mike's house to visit the baby. 

The Lee grandkids

 

 Thursday we went to Din Tai Fang for lunch and Half & Half for boba drinks

Then we met Jean and her kids at the Griffith Observatory.

Sophie hung out with Cora and I while everyone else watched a show at the Planetarium.

Teddy, Sophie, and Albert

Group pic

My sweet girls

Posing with the Hollywood sign

Sophie getting a lift from Jocelyn

 

 Today Jimmy and family went to the Getty Center in the morning and then we all hit the beach in the afternoon.  The water was cold as always, but no California trip seems complete without a visit to the beach!

  The Lone Ranger

 Running from the waves

Sophie and Jocelyn's creations...the triple towers

 After dinner at Santa Monica Seafood, we went to watch Rio in 3D on the Promenade with Snow's family while Jimmy's family went back home to rest up for the second half of their road trip.