Here are a few pictures from our trip.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Trip to California
We just returned last night from our trip to California for the kids' spring break. It was a blast and a much-needed vacation. We left Tuesday night at about 6:30, stayed in the Econolodge in St. George, then drove on to California, arriving at San Clemente State Beach, campsite 103, at about 4pm. Our online reservation worked beautifully--we prepaid and just drove right in.
That night at the beach was extremely windy--Wesley complained about the sand whipping against his legs so hard it hurt--and it did!. So after a bit of splashing in the wind, we were ready to come in and cook our dinner.
We spent Thursday at the San Diego Zoo and Friday at the San Diego Wild Animal Park--using our annual membership which expires next month. We all had a full day and a blast watching the Orangutans play, riding the zoo busses, the sky tram, and seeing countless endangered animals. Friday it rained most of the day--so we did some new, inside activities at the Wild Animal Park, and generally had a good time.
Saturday was our pack-up and play at the beach day. With help from everyone, we had everything packed in our van-topper by about 10:30am, and were on the beach by 11:00. The weather was perfect, although the water was a bit chilly for swimming, so we played in the sand and splashed in the waves a lot. I had a blast with the boys, ran on the beach, and helped Robert dig a tunnel big enough for Alaina to easily stand up in and for me to crawl through with plenty of room to spare. Becky read her book, and relaxed with Timothy and Alaina as they both took naps in between. Although she didn't get close to the water, she did have a good time playing and running in the sand. A wonderful, relaxing day for everyone, until we finally left at about 6pm.
Saturday night we stayed in a Barstow Econolodge, enjoying our only fast food meal of the trip from Carl's Junior. A special treat! Sunday we drove home, attended Sacrament meeting in North Las Vegas, and watched The Testaments and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe on the way home. That was quite a bit of driving in one day for little Alaina and Timothy--but we survived, arriving home just a bit before 10:00pm.
I can hardly wait to post some pictures! We took plenty, and they're darling--some wonderful memories of time together. Overall and excellent trip with just the right combination of activities, and a great camping location. Wish I could rmemeber all the cute quotes and comments from kids--they all have such unique and fun personalities. It's a blast to be with them!
And Becky is a trooper--an amazing woman to put up with that camping and other adventures with that many kids and the cool weather! What a super person.
That night at the beach was extremely windy--Wesley complained about the sand whipping against his legs so hard it hurt--and it did!. So after a bit of splashing in the wind, we were ready to come in and cook our dinner.
We spent Thursday at the San Diego Zoo and Friday at the San Diego Wild Animal Park--using our annual membership which expires next month. We all had a full day and a blast watching the Orangutans play, riding the zoo busses, the sky tram, and seeing countless endangered animals. Friday it rained most of the day--so we did some new, inside activities at the Wild Animal Park, and generally had a good time.
Saturday was our pack-up and play at the beach day. With help from everyone, we had everything packed in our van-topper by about 10:30am, and were on the beach by 11:00. The weather was perfect, although the water was a bit chilly for swimming, so we played in the sand and splashed in the waves a lot. I had a blast with the boys, ran on the beach, and helped Robert dig a tunnel big enough for Alaina to easily stand up in and for me to crawl through with plenty of room to spare. Becky read her book, and relaxed with Timothy and Alaina as they both took naps in between. Although she didn't get close to the water, she did have a good time playing and running in the sand. A wonderful, relaxing day for everyone, until we finally left at about 6pm.
Saturday night we stayed in a Barstow Econolodge, enjoying our only fast food meal of the trip from Carl's Junior. A special treat! Sunday we drove home, attended Sacrament meeting in North Las Vegas, and watched The Testaments and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe on the way home. That was quite a bit of driving in one day for little Alaina and Timothy--but we survived, arriving home just a bit before 10:00pm.
I can hardly wait to post some pictures! We took plenty, and they're darling--some wonderful memories of time together. Overall and excellent trip with just the right combination of activities, and a great camping location. Wish I could rmemeber all the cute quotes and comments from kids--they all have such unique and fun personalities. It's a blast to be with them!
And Becky is a trooper--an amazing woman to put up with that camping and other adventures with that many kids and the cool weather! What a super person.
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