Lots of California pictures!

San Diego Temple

beautiful Bailey

the family in front

silly Myles

at the Mormon Battalion Museum
in Old Towne San Diego

it's as cold as it looks

the beach was freezing- Myles eventually
went in but regretted it later as he got sand
in his clothes and was scared of the waves

Everybody loves Sea World!

The dolphins are my favorite

passed out sea turtles

Myles and Scott on Elmo's flying adventure

Landon just loves Elmo

Amazing killer whale show

Such amazing animals, but I couldn't stop thinking
about the February attack in Florida...

Myles on the submarine slide at
the resort's kiddie play area

Landon was freezing but would not
stop playing

Bailey always knows how to strike a pose

Bugs Bunny's world - so fun!

my handsome guys in green
(not planned)

cute Thomas the train ride

part of Thomas the Tank Engine town

Landon begged for the horsies all day

Tweety's Caged ride

Myles would not go near that cat

California Redlands Temple

We had such a great trip to California this past week. We stayed at this amazing Hilton resort in Carlsbad- three nights only cost $50 and our time for a short timeshare presentation. They gave us two free tickets to Sea World, also. We were close to the beach, which only Bailey and Myles braved, and had a great time at the kids' water park and hot tub at the resort. The weather was foggy and cool; the sun came out for a few hours each day.
One of the days we spent at Sea World and had a great time there. The kids got to pet the dophins and we loved the killer whale show. The dolphin show was more human Cirque de soleil than dolphin - very weird. The kids rode the three kid rides over and over. The park was empty and the kids were worn out after walking all day.
The next day we drove up to Santa Clarita (a beautiful little town an hour north of LA) and stayed two nights there. We met up with one of my roommates from BYU and her family. We haven't seen them in 7 years so it was nice to catch up.
The next day we went to Six Flags Magic Mountain. We had so much fun there. The kids never wanted to leave the kiddie ride area, which was fine with us. Scott and I took turns on the real roller coasters. I forgot how much I LOVE roller coasters. Someday Scott and I need to go back without the kids. All of us were worn out after another day of walking, but the park was pretty empty. The kids got to go trick-or-treating there, too; that saved us some money on snacks for the ride home the next day.
During our week we went to see the San Diego, Los Angeles and Redlands Temples. We visited the Mormon Battalion Museum in Old Towne San Diego. We also visited the L.A. Temple Visitors' Center. The Church has done some incredible things and it was great to learn more about the early pioneers. I'm sad the trip is over, but we're hoping the memories will last forever.

Comments

Arycca Brothers said…
Fun (not) in the sun! Those are some great pics, and it sounds like you had an awesome time everywhere you went. I'm glad you made it home safely!
October 18, 2010 at 2:22 PM
The Garbison family said…
So glad you had a great time!! The pictures are AWESOME!
October 18, 2010 at 6:19 PM
Michelle said…
What a fun trip! Thanks for sharing such great memories of your adventure. Love and miss you all!
October 20, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Janene said…
SahWEEEET What a great trip. I'm jealous, I love San Diego. It is on our family wish list right now. :o)
October 26, 2010 at 9:54 AM
whipplewife said…
I'm so glad your trip was so fun! I wish we could have come with you all! There's nothing like roller coasters! There's nothing like watching your kids at amusement parks, either! The amazement in their eyes is such a delight! Love you all!
October 29, 2010 at 5:16 AM
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