"God has given us memories that we might have roses in December." J.M. Barrie

Monday, February 25, 2013

DISNEYLAND!

Definitely taking one for the team on this picture (just fyi, I was wearing like 5 different layers...it was cold and rainy). Anyway, we decided last minute (of course), to go to a character dinner.  Really fun for everyone except for Isaac!  He was scared of all the characters.
Especially the chipmunks!

He seemed to do OK with Belle
But it all turned around for him with Minnie.  He did like Minnie!







He liked the carousel
And his Buzz Lightyear toy

The girls in front of the castle
At Toon Town

While the rest of the family loved this ride, once was enough for me.   Can you tell that I'm ready to jump ship?

Isaac liked the carousel but not much else.  He wasn't feeling well most of the trip and so we took him to the Dr. when we got home.  He had pneumonia poor thing!  Fortunately it wasn't a bad case.
Exhausted on the shuttle after a long but fun day!


The next day we spent at California Adventure.

While Isaac napped, and the rest of the family stood in line for almost 2 hours for Radiator Springs, I had myself a yummy Ghiradelli shake!  Heaven.
Unfortunately though, after waiting all that time, the ride broke down while they were on it!  How is that for bad luck.

Not happy campers!

But just so you aren't too worried, they were able to get back on the ride (and so was I with a baby swap pass).  It was worth it!  And again, wearing lots of layers :)!
Super fun ride!
I loved the parade



And loved the Little Mermaid ride.  That was my go-to ride because there was never a line.


We loved all the displays at the Lego store.





And finally heading home!

Sunday, February 24, 2013

LA Temple

I have fond memories of coming to this temple as a teenager after visiting Disneyland with our youth group.   I hadn't been back there since so it was fun to visit again. 
 
 
 
 It was quite a contrast visiting there after visiting here!

 So grateful for the gospel and temples and the peace it provides!

Saturday, February 23, 2013

San Diego

We spent part of our trip to Southern California in San Diego. We went to Old Town San Diego and to the Mormon Battalion.  Loved being there. 
 


Michael and Joseph were so excited to be picked to dress up and hold the muskets.

Michael took this job very seriously.


We also had a great time at the San Diego Zoo.  We had never been there before and although crowded it was super fun.



The highlight was seeing the baby panda (even though we had to wait in line for a half hour to see him).



So cute!





And this is a mama Panda.




I think flamingos are so cool.


And this reminded me of Finding Nemo.
The kids loved the koala.

This experience began Isaac's fear of large character animals.

Picture of the San Diego Temple from the freeway


Hanging out of with the orangutan.


Great times in San Diego!