Saturday, November 22, 2008

San Diego

Last week we returned back from our trip to glorious, wonderful, ever sunny San Diego! Just the kids and I went since Ben was in the middle of a vascular rotation with school. The traveling went much better than I expected and we made it there and home with pretty much no complications (which seems like a big deal to me with two kids). We had such a blast! The weather was DIVINE, the food HEAVENLY, and seeing my family was THE BEST! Natali loved all the attention and Isaac found a new love...dogs! All my brothers have dogs, but he LOVED Brandon's dog Mutly. We ate In-N-Out multiple times, and consumed as much Mexican food possible. I even hit up and old high school fav. The Yogurt Mill! Let's just say that it's a good thing I'm pregnant to blame all the food on! We went to both the Zoo and the Wild Animal Park, and spent part of the day down at Mission Beach. The kids loved the sand. Isaac was covered head to toe, and I am sure ate several hands full. Natali wanted to play in the water and evetnually got knocked over a couple of times by the incoming tide. It was CLASSIC! Thanks everyone for a GREAT trip. We felt very SPOILED! Maybe next time Ben can come too!

Isaac really did LOVE the dog!
Above & Below: I & N at the Wild Animal Park

Dad, Genny, & the kids

Playing at the beach




Playing at Grandma's

Natali and Amber and the zoo

Grandma and the girls (they are about 3 months apart)

Waiting patiently at In-N-Out...yes we did call Ben and rub it in :)

Out going on a morning walk LOVING the weather

Courtney and Natali being goofy cousins

After 19 degree weather here, let's just say I am ready to go back! Thanks Mom & Dad for spoiling us!

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Happy Halloween

The Witch, Coach Ben, and lil' Pumpkin

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Selfishly I am kinda relieved to have Halloween over. Natali had plenty of chances to wear her costume this week and we have way to much sugar in our home. Don't get me wrong, I loved every minute of it, but I'm ready for a little detox before the next holiday hits. I'm still waiting for Natali to come off her sugar/party high! Here's pictures from the week, carving pumpkins, dressing up for preschool, school carnival, and leaving to go trunk-or-treating at the church. Happy Halloween!!!