This was actually day 7. We woke up, went to breakfast and then headed to the airport. We had about a 2 hour car ride and Aspen fell asleep immediately. I think the week finally took it's toll on her.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Day 6-Another Day at the Beach
So if your sick of my blog already, this is the final day of our trip. We loved the beach so much, we decided to go back. It was another record breaking day as far as temperature. It felt great to lay out in the sun and then take a dip in the cold water. The girls played in the sand the entire time. They built so many things but the weirdest creation was a toilet. Yes, you heard me right, they built themselves a toilet. I don't really know if they decided to "test" the toilet out, nor do I want to. Either way, they had a great time that day and so did we. In fact, the entire trip was awesome. Thanks mom and dad for the awesome hotel rooms. They were amazing. Thanks for making it a trip we will never forget. Mom, I promise your feet will heal one of these days!
This was actually day 7. We woke up, went to breakfast and then headed to the airport. We had about a 2 hour car ride and Aspen fell asleep immediately. I think the week finally took it's toll on her.
This was actually day 7. We woke up, went to breakfast and then headed to the airport. We had about a 2 hour car ride and Aspen fell asleep immediately. I think the week finally took it's toll on her.
Day 5-Seaworld
The weather for Sea World was awesome. In fact, we were told it hit 85 that day. It was also Easter! We had a fantastic time. Aspen was so relieved that the Easter Bunny was able to find her in California. He left her a great big basket of candy and toys.
Sea World was awesome. We saw the Shamu show, we fed the dolphins and the sting rays. We saw sharks and went on some really fun rides. We got soaked but because the weather was so great, it felt awesome.
Me watching Shamu. Katie, this picture if for you :-).
Aspen feeding the dolphins
Kelsie and grandma Laurie feeding the dolphins.
Feeding the Sting Rays
A group picture minus the photographer, Me :-)
Zach taught Kelsie this smile when she was just a baby and it stuck.
I'm not sure who's legs are longer?
Sea World was awesome. We saw the Shamu show, we fed the dolphins and the sting rays. We saw sharks and went on some really fun rides. We got soaked but because the weather was so great, it felt awesome.
Me watching Shamu. Katie, this picture if for you :-).
Aspen feeding the dolphins
Kelsie and grandma Laurie feeding the dolphins.
Feeding the Sting Rays
A group picture minus the photographer, Me :-)
Zach taught Kelsie this smile when she was just a baby and it stuck.
I'm not sure who's legs are longer?
Day 4-San Diego Here We Come
Day 4 we packed up our stuff and moved to a new hotel in San Diego. We got there at a good time and decided to go to the beach. It was a Saturday, the weather was awesome and I think everyone else in California wanted to be at the beach too. We went to Mission Beach. The sand was amazing but the water was COLD. Don't worry, that didn't stop us. Here a few pics from that day.
Day 3-Believe it or not, more Disneyland
CINDERELLA
BELLE
TINKERBELL
The Adams's were only going to be in California for 1 more day so we hit Disneyland again. It just happened to be Cassidy's 5th birthday that day too. The day before we went to the Disney shop and bought each of the girls a princess dress. Aspen would be Cinderella, Cassidy would be Belle and KeLsie would Tinder-belle. We dressed the girls up and started the day at the Princess Fantasy Fair. If you have never done this before, you have to do it. The Disney web site states that at the Princess Fantasy Fair
little princesses and knights are invited to a royal gathering. Immersive storytelling, fun crafts, including sparkling crowns to decorate, and regal ceremonies make this a fairy-tale experience come true.
What the website doesn't say is that if your princess is dressed up like a princess she may just be one of 8 that are given a special pass to meet Cinderella in person in a special part of the castle. Luck would have it, our girls were chosen and they loved it. The other thing the website doesn't tell you is that you don't need to get up early, dress your girls up and do the hair. You can have that all done on site. We did this after the fair. The cost is about $30 for hair and $8.00 for make-up. It is worth every penny. Here are some of my favorite pics of the day.
Jasmine and the girls
Mulan and the girls
Aspen and Belle
The Grand Finale was meeting Cinderella. She was beautiful and asked the girls if any of them new any good stories. Cassidy volunteered, plus she was the birthday girl.
Then the girls were off for hair and make-up. The event could not have been cuter.
BELLE
TINKERBELL
The Adams's were only going to be in California for 1 more day so we hit Disneyland again. It just happened to be Cassidy's 5th birthday that day too. The day before we went to the Disney shop and bought each of the girls a princess dress. Aspen would be Cinderella, Cassidy would be Belle and KeLsie would Tinder-belle. We dressed the girls up and started the day at the Princess Fantasy Fair. If you have never done this before, you have to do it. The Disney web site states that at the Princess Fantasy Fair
little princesses and knights are invited to a royal gathering. Immersive storytelling, fun crafts, including sparkling crowns to decorate, and regal ceremonies make this a fairy-tale experience come true.
What the website doesn't say is that if your princess is dressed up like a princess she may just be one of 8 that are given a special pass to meet Cinderella in person in a special part of the castle. Luck would have it, our girls were chosen and they loved it. The other thing the website doesn't tell you is that you don't need to get up early, dress your girls up and do the hair. You can have that all done on site. We did this after the fair. The cost is about $30 for hair and $8.00 for make-up. It is worth every penny. Here are some of my favorite pics of the day.
Jasmine and the girls
Mulan and the girls
Aspen and Belle
The Grand Finale was meeting Cinderella. She was beautiful and asked the girls if any of them new any good stories. Cassidy volunteered, plus she was the birthday girl.
Then the girls were off for hair and make-up. The event could not have been cuter.
Day 2-Disneyland
We got up bright and early to make our way to Disneyland. Our hotel was about an hour away and we wanted to get there early. The best part was that we were meeting Hilary, Zach and Cassidy that day. They decided to meet us in California for spring break too. "Decided" isn't quite the best way to describe it, more like we convinced Cassidy to convince her parents that they needed to be there with us. So they loaded up their car and drove out to California too. They arrived at Disneyland before we did and were already in line for the new Nemo ride when we got there. In fact they were at the front and the nice people let us join them. I don't like line hoppers and I never thought I would be one but I am telling you Disneyland was so packed this year that there was no other way. Everyone was doing it so we did too. We packed a lot into that day. In fact, we were there for over 14 hours. The kids were amazing. They didn't whine or complain, they loved it. Here are a few pictures from that day.
KeLsie, Zach, Aspen and my mom on the Teacup ride.
KeLsie, Me, Zach, Aspen, Cassidy and Hilary waiting for the Dumbo ride (about 1 1/2 hr. wait)
Zack and Aspen waiting for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Zach, Hilary and Zach "Adams" waiting for Pirates.
KeLsie, my dad and Zach at the Pirate Island
KeLsie, Zach, Aspen and my mom on the Teacup ride.
KeLsie, Me, Zach, Aspen, Cassidy and Hilary waiting for the Dumbo ride (about 1 1/2 hr. wait)
Zack and Aspen waiting for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Zach, Hilary and Zach "Adams" waiting for Pirates.
KeLsie, my dad and Zach at the Pirate Island
Badge of Courage
Well we did it! We survived spring break, in California, with all the other hundred and fifty thousand people! I know that sentence makes it sound like all we did was survive but we did that AND we had a ton of fun!
On Wednesday March 19th, Aspen, Zach and I jumped on a plane and flew to California. The plan was to meet up with my parents who were driving. The flight could have been uneventful but no! I ended up sitting with a man that should have bought 2 tickets, for 2 seats, just to fit his rear end in. I know that sounds rude of me to say and I feel bad saying it however I was in great pain by the end of the flight. That was due to the fact that he took up half my seat and I had to litteraly sit halfway in the isle in an L-shape! Here is a picture of me and my flying partner and then here is another picture of Zach and Aspen, just as comfortable as can be. I was a bit resentful.
Once the excitement of the plane ride was over, we picked up our rental car and headed to Oceanside to meet my parents. We beat them there and had a few hours to kill so we picked up lunch and then decided to explore. We were very impressed. Our hotel was feet from the famous Oceanside Harbor Pier. Which is also home to the best pizza ever called Dominics. We sat in the bay and watch the sea lions bob up and down in the water. It was amazing.
On Wednesday March 19th, Aspen, Zach and I jumped on a plane and flew to California. The plan was to meet up with my parents who were driving. The flight could have been uneventful but no! I ended up sitting with a man that should have bought 2 tickets, for 2 seats, just to fit his rear end in. I know that sounds rude of me to say and I feel bad saying it however I was in great pain by the end of the flight. That was due to the fact that he took up half my seat and I had to litteraly sit halfway in the isle in an L-shape! Here is a picture of me and my flying partner and then here is another picture of Zach and Aspen, just as comfortable as can be. I was a bit resentful.
Once the excitement of the plane ride was over, we picked up our rental car and headed to Oceanside to meet my parents. We beat them there and had a few hours to kill so we picked up lunch and then decided to explore. We were very impressed. Our hotel was feet from the famous Oceanside Harbor Pier. Which is also home to the best pizza ever called Dominics. We sat in the bay and watch the sea lions bob up and down in the water. It was amazing.
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