Trip to San Diego and Salt Creek Beach

We were able to take a little vacation a couple of weeks ago down to San Diego where we visited the San Diego Zoo, followed by Sea World. What a hit! I have to say I love Sea World! It is so refreshing and clean, and not to mention, Ava had a blast! After all of the park fun we headed up a little bit north to Mission Viejo where we met up with our friends, Ken, Rachael, and Paul Franklin who were out visiting from Maryland. Rachael and I took Paul and Ava to Salt Creek Beach while Shane and Ken played (what else?)--golf. It was such a beautiful day and I just have to post these pictures of sweet Paul! What a beautiful little boy! Ken and Rachael, we had a blast with you--even if it was short lived and we can't wait for you to move out here!!

San Diego Zoo!












Sea World! Ava loved the Shamu show. Everyday she walks around the house yelling "Shamu, Shamu" waving her arms up and down like the whale fin. She loved the whales and talks about it all the time.









Ava got the chance to meet Elmo and Big Bird. She didn't really want to pose with them she just wanted to give Elmo lots of hugs!




Ava and Shane before the 4D Sesame Street show. It was so funny watching Ava during the show as she tried grabbing for everything and falling back when things shot toward her face! True entertainment!!







Salt Creek Beach!
While waiting for Shane and Ken to play golf, Rachael and I took the kids to a local beach and it was absolutely beautiful! The weather couldn't have been more perfect and the kids had a great time!




Paul--Isn't he adoreable!!!


I love this picture of Rachael and Paul--so precious!