The Bonds visit California

So I've kind of been putting off this post because there is so much that I want to say and I'm afraid that I won't be able to remember it all! Our friends the Bonds came to California to visit us! Brian is Shawn's old mision companion for Jersey. I have been wanting to meet them for forever!! Amy and I have been email buddies and we finally decided we had to get together. We were supposed to head out to their neck of the woods in November but Brian's work schedule changed so they decided to come out and visit us instead! We had such a good time and I am so sad that the time went by so quickly! Unfortunatly my immune system decided that this would be a great time to fail and so I was kind of sick/tired/gross the whole time...but I think we still had a good time!! The first day they were here we made a trip down to Old Sacramento and went into the fun shops they have down there, showed them the Capitol and finished off our little adventure at Joe's Crab Shack, then went home had Tops Yogurt (yum) and played some Rock Band! . .



Then on Friday we decided to make the trip down to the Big City...San Francisco. It is seriously one of my favorite places to visit! First stop was Cheesecake Factory on top of Macy's. I just love that resteraunt and the one in SF is the best! So we had lunch/dinner and then decided to walk around the town. We headed down to Pier 39 (sorry Amy I am totally stealing your pictures!), drove down the windy road and of course stopped by to see the seals. We really wanted to go to Alcatraz...it is so much fun...but they were booked out for 2 days! (I should have known!) But that just means they'll have to come back and visit!

Saturday we went up to my grandparents house so the men could do their manly thing and shoot guns. Amy, Broc and I decided we would go check out the animals instead.

Sunday was really relaxing, we went to church, had dinner and spent time with family. Then it was time to say good-bye. I am so sad they are gone. We had a ton of fun and I really hope that we start a tradition where we get together at least every 6 months (one can wish right?) But honestly it was a lot of fun to spend time with their family and I can't wait until we do it again! Oh and as a side note they are seriously the best house guests ever! I came home for lunch on Monday and they totally cleaned my house! I mean vaccuming, mirrors, tables the whole nine yards. Yeah they are pretty much the best ever!

This picture is really cute of Broc wearing Shawn's fire helmet.
This video is kind of crazy...try not to get car sick...lol...but Amy and I were laughing so hard because the boys put in their music and they were singing SOOO loud!Hopefully you can hear it!
The last one is one of Broc and Hurley playing (he is getting so big!) They were the best of friends and Hurley was so sad when they left! Notice at the end of the video when Amy asks if I'm recording her and I said no...yeah I'm horrible! And the loud noise in the background that's Brian and Shawn playing Halo. Sorry Amy, I think Shawn might have corrupted him..lol.



Sorry this has been the longest post over! Amy, sorry I stole all of your pictures. Good thing you took some or I wouldn't have any! Brian, Amy and Broc thank you for coming out and visiting us! See you soon!