Jack Attack: California dreamin'

In November Mom took Anna and me to California for a great adventure (dad had to stay home and work for most of it). Here we are on the plane ride (Anna's first flight). We were both really good for the most part if you overlook the poop and spit-up.

We flew to Santa Barbara where Grandpa and Grandma Larson met us. Then we drove up to Santa Maria to see Great Grandma and Grandpa Larson (AKA Ole and Lena) at their new house. Here are Anna and Grandma talking with GGma Larson.

Ole did a great job of keeping me entertained on our visit. We played puzzles:

Baseball:

Sudoku:

And wheelchair races!

Ole liked showing us off to the other folks.

Anna with Ole.

A few generations of Larsons.

We got to go see Grandpa's friends Tim Cathy and Carolyn. They had a bird (Tweety) that I wanted to hold.

Tim with Anna.

Then we drove south to Camarillo and had our first (of two) Thanksgivings with Grandma Larson's family (the Munger clan). Here is Anna with cousin Candace.

I kept myself occupied sorting cards.

Wouldn't you just think I was a perfect angel???

Anna with Great Grandma Munger and Grandma.

Check out my Mickey Mouse ears!

Next was a long long drive from LA to Sacramento. Luckily mom got a DVD player and some new movies for me. I was a champ on the long drive. Mom was really lucky and got to sit in between Anna and me the whole 8 hour drive :)

Anna pretty much slept the entire way.

Now we are at Grandma and Grandpa's house in Granite Bay getting ready for Thanksgiving (#2). Here I am making fresh squeezed OJ with Grandpa.

Josh came over and taught me some things about construction. Then I taught him some things about destruction.

Anna's new chair!

I finally got to release some energy at an indoor play place - it was crazy!

And FINALLY dad arrived. I was so happy! (so was mom!)

Getting the turkey ready. what the heck?

Cousin Margie brought her dog Racket. I called her Rick.

The family: Uncle Paul, Uncle Ralph, Cousin Jessie, Grandpa, Dad, Anna, Mom, cousin Margie, Aunt Sandy, Elise, Josh, Grandma, cousin Jenna, me, Aunt Karen. Oh and Racket.