Griffith Park Observatory with a new crew

(June 12, 2013)

We have been to the Griffith Park Observatory with several of our out-of-town visitors.  It is a fantastic (and free) place to go, with sweeping views of LA, a beautiful walk-through museum/observatory, and a great spot to see the "Hollywood" sign.  In all the times my sister has come down to Pasadena, we have never visited the observatory.  Therefore, when she (and the rest of her crew) made a road trip down to California in June, we made a point to hit up this destination.

Tim, Sarah, Ellie and Ben (with the Hollywood sign to the left of Tim's head - but the smog makes it difficult to be seen in this picture).

My best friend.  I love her to pieces.

Uncle Brant wasted no time!

Maddie's turn - I love Ellie's face in this picture most of all.

These four have so much fun together.

Cousin love is the best!

Brant and Sarah, checking out some interactive display in the observatory (I really cannot remember what it was).

Sarah, Tim (and Ben), taking in the view.

Los Angeles

Such beautiful colors.

For whatever reason, Geoffrey loved this door.  It was a challenge to get him to move away from it!

Got these two backed into a corner - perfect time to snap a picture.

Sweetness.

Two little monkeys!

And this is how we spent the rest of our time...just playing around on the grass, on this beautiful day.

Genuine joy.