Thursday, June 9, 2011

Summer begins in.....

in San diego!!!

Last week we headed out to the beach......

Antibiotics on hand for Logan, who was diagnosed with strep the day before, the drive went by quickly...We were pleasantly surprised with how FABULOUS the condo was and where it was located....Below it the courtyard downstairs from our condo..


We couldn't wait to get down to the sand....Ella and I had a great time before dinnerGrandBill with the pier behind him

Our family on the beach...

The kiddos and me on the beach...



We found a fabulous Mexican restaurant (where we actually ate 2 nights in a row)
It was SO nice sitting out on the patio


Happy little Logan...

Cheers!

ARRR!

The little sparrows enjoyed our leftovers...

The beach after breakfast...

The pier was just steps from our condo...

Chasing GrandBill...

Ella LOVED the birds on the pier...

Best view...

We couldn't wait to head back down to the sand to PLAY!!!



Ella and her daddy...

Cute little sand monkey!!!

Daddy and the kiddos...

Concentrating on the 'masterpiece' in the GIANT sandbox



Logan enjoyed Splashing GrandBill with cold water...

Coffee and a walk along the pier after dinner...

Enjoying every moment...

The kids were looking forward to our Thursday treat....Sea World!!!

First stop, the crazy sea lions...

I went and bought some fish to feed the crazy lions...the birds attacked and stole one

Looking at this photo is funny, I didn't realize what an audience I had...

The kids and the turtle...

As much as Ella will deny it right now...she definitely thought this turtle was REAL and was scared to get close...

Watch out! Logan behind the wheel!

We LOVED watching all the surfers while we were there...Ella was excited to see all the boards here...

"DUH-SKUSKTIN"...Logan was mortified over the smell and 'look' of the outdoor penguin water. It stunk!!! The water was green and the rocks were covered in poop! ICK!

The polar bear was beautiful...

This is one of my FAVORITE photos...I think the walrus liked my Ella





The kids and the belugas...

Sunset in the arctic...

The new Shamu show was great....the kids loved it.

Logan loved his snacks...the poor little guy was in good spirits even with his cough

The view from the sky tower...




A day at Sea World really wears a kid (and mommy) out...
We picked up pizza, enjoyed early baths, and Logan cuddled with his new polar bear...



...and Ella with her whale

The next morning the kids and their new friends were ready for another beach day!

Chasing after GrandBill...not a cloud in the sky

Silly boy loved the beach...

love...

waiting for the big wave...



Can't catch me!


The kiddos and their great-grandpa

My FAVORITE photo of Ella...

Flying...

My FAVORITE photo of Logan...


AHHHHH!!!

Ella wanted me to twirl her over the waves...

WHEE!!!!

My sweet girl...

happy feet (for sure!)

exploring the beach looking for shells...

building the castle...


...the finishing steps

GrandBill with his seaweed wrap...

the finished product...



While the boys went to get lunch, I buried this little gal in the sand....

We stayed right by the BEST ice cream shop and enjoyed ice cream each day we were there!!!

Dinner at the beach...

GrandBill had a BAD experience with happy hour....

The girls side of the table...

The perfect evening...

Our favorite pier...

Breakfast before heading home....out at the cafe' on the pier

Smile....

Silly...

Posing....like always....

Our last walk down the pier before going home....we will definitely be back...

Our condo.....we loved it!

A little shopping at the outlets on the way home....



What a wonderful trip we had!


We enjoyed each and every moment we spent in paradise!

1 comment:

Elizabeth said...

San Diego is out very favorite place to go with the kiddos- it is always so laid back and nice. So glad that you and the fam had a wonderful time :)
p.s. McKyrie has the exact same polar bear as Logan- she got it about 3 years ago and has never let it go- sleeps with it every night :) Hope Logan enjoys his as much!!!