Photo Phone Wrap Up

Say that five times fast! Here are some photos to wrap up our San Diego get away. It was nice to get out of the heat for a few days and spend some time with the kiddos.

Momma duck and her ducklings!!!

So cute!

This is another momma and babies swimming in the pond on the hotel grounds.

Teagan and Rayle enjoying some sunshine!

Hard to see but the boat to the right of the larger one is the one we took for a moon night cruise on the 5th.

On the cruise.

Huge chess game

They were pretending it to be Wizards Chess since we have been reading Harry Potter!

Ashlyn makes her move!

I love how Ashlyn and Ashley are holding hands. Too Cute!!!

We bought these sun glasses at the beach because it was SO bright. Then she breaks them not an hour into our drive home! What to do!?!?!?!

Mission Beach

It's a popular beach and I know probably not the best out there, but it was literally a few blocks from where we stayed in San Diego. Before we headed home we wanted to get in some beach time in, even though it was in the 60's. The kids played in the surf, we saw some dolphins, I swear I saw a shark break the waves and come up out of the water with it's nose, and the kids just enjoyed the time before getting back in the vehicle to come home. The Carver's were able to meet up at the beach for just a little before we had to leave. We choose to go to the beach, and then back to the hotel to shower and check out. Grateful for the shower because Ashlyn was COVERED in sand. 

 She was knocked down by the waves again I am sure!

 Cold Kid!

She got mad and through herself onto the sand face first. This is her getting up.

A little sand in the face, nose, mouth, it's the BEST!

Dolphin RIGHT THERE!!! Where there are Dolphins there are sharks!

Sea World

I love Sea World, seriously great memories going there as a kid. I prefer to watch the animals than stand in a line for a ride. The boys loved it too, and I think Ashlyn enjoyed all the animals. During the Dolphin and Shamu shows we sat in the Splash Zone like FRONT ROW. Thanks to the Carver's for lending us a poncho, but we still got pretty wet. The boys were kind of whinny about being wet, but they were the ones that wanted to sit down where we got wet. Also Brian's and I's favorite place to eat the Calypso is so YUMMY, and Brian even made sure that there was no BBQ sauce on mine as I can't have tomatoes. So SWEET! This birthday I hope was one Teagan will never forget! It was a wonderful day the weather was  perfect! And we were with friends! 

 Ashlyn checking out the dolphins

 Dolphins were active they were splashing a bunch of people just to our left.

 I thought this tree was pretty cool. It would make for some wonderful climbing.

 Before getting wet and waiting for the dolphin show to start.

 Ashlyn waiting so patiently.

 Aww dolphin kisses!

 So cool!

 Shamu jumping!

 Our soaked children!

 What Teagan picked for dessert after lunch. Yum!

 Little baby sharks. So cute!

 Ashlyn starting an expedition. She and Rayle had a hard time sharing this. We were waiting for dad and Teagan on a ride. Other parents wanted to snap pictures of their kids, but Ashlyn and Rayle didn't want to give up command of the boat.

 Teagan is on there with dad, but well at least his forehead is.

 Sea turtles are so COOL!

 The Polar Bears didn't fancy a swim when we stopped by. Love watching them.

 This is the Walrus not great shots of him though.

 I LOVE the beluga whales, they are so graceful! I could stay and watch all day. There was this guy with a huge camera though and he would not move, but took a million pictures. The kids had to squeeze in for a view. REALLY, let someone else have a turn to see.

 More sharks and Manta rays.

 Brian and Teagan are on this coaster.

 Teagan did not like it!

 It's been a LONG day!

 Rayle caught a shark!

 I would totally drive this bug around! So fun!!!

The boys before leaving!