San Diego

So this last weekend the whole Smith family, minus Josh's family, hit San Diego.  It was a special weekend for Rachel and Bryan as they got sealed this weekend (we don't believe marriage ends with death in the Mormon religion and in the temple we are "sealed" together forever).  Ben and the boys came too.  And I am sooo glad he came to support his sister who LOVES him and also for him and the boys to go on vacation!  He hasn't been since you guys went to Kohl's ranch I believe when Andrew was just days old and before we knew about your cancer.

It was good for those little boys to run and play on the beach with their daddy and cousins.  And let's just say they had a good time! The last time Ben had been to Coronado was with you about ten years ago.  

 He was there for his sister!

 Five of six of us were there together!

 And Ben took a little swim with dolphins. . .no biggie.  He's the guy on the left.

 The whole group!

 Marina and her boys have been visiting family in Russia for almost a month, we look forward to having her back home this week to get to know her better.

 Clearly Andrew was having a good time. . .I have less pictures of Matthew because he was too busy running after pigeons to stop and pose for pictures.  I LOVE how that little Matthew runs- he gets those little elbows swinging and it just melts me!!!

Such a wonderful trip!!!!  We missed you as always, but as always we know you were watching on!