- Stopping at Chuck E Cheese when we were 1/2 way there. (Ty is still grateful for that in EVERY prayer.)
- Being with family on Thanksgiving day (& not having to cook! thx Mom)
- A comp'd Trolley ride courtesy of my brother. It took us to all the great sites of the city. We especially enjoyed stopping at the Zoo train & Jeff's fav-Balboa park.
- Playing with Grandma & Grandpa's bizzillion toys was a total hit.
- Jeff & I got to go on a dinner & movie date & not pay for babysitting. Yeah!
- We went to the Torrey Pines Preserve & went hiking up the mountain along the beach. Afterwards we walked on the beach & the kids were SO excited. Sydney was pointing to every rock with her little finger and an, "Uh Oh". Then dad would throw it in the ocean. After about 15 rocks it wasn't as funny.
- We set up my parents Christmas lights & decorations. In doing so we came across the secret stash of fireworks from years ago. We bundled up & went outside for some fun. We quickly learned that Ty fears getting in trouble as much as mom & Grandma.
- Being that we won't see my folks for Christmas we had a little celebration while we were there with some carols, instruments & gifts for the kids. It was a great way to say goodbye to Thanksgiving & welcome Christmas-time!
Since getting back we have been busy getting ready for Christmas. The kids were so excited to do the exterior illumination, and then the tree. It's so fun to have young kids, especially around this time of year.
3 comments:
Sounds like such a wonderful trip, and holiday with your family!
That looks like so much fun! Your family is awesome. I still feel close to them and I only met them once.
We were just at Balboa Park yesterday with my Mom--have you taken your kids to the train museum? My boys thought it was awesome.
It's so fun to see some pictures of your family too!
And, I agree, kids this age make Christmas magical. I'm trying to just enjoy every minute with them.
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