Wrap Up Time

Time to go home. It was a very quick time down and back but a good trip. Everyone had a good time and that is all we could ask for.

 Both the kids were so happy to see the guys from Sesame Street!

 Bye, bye Papa..Ian's buddy on the trip.

Ian's the only one that slept on the way home..tuckered out!

Shows

More from the shows and a HUGE turtle!

Entertainment

Lots of things to see and do, rides, shows and lots of play area.

 Look who's driving!

 Elena's 1st ride of the day.

Dad caught some good action shots!

San Diego

Just got back from visiting Grandma and Papa..went to Sea World and to play on a crane.

 Ian didn't want to get down! A boy's dream ; )

 Look at my tummy!

Mmmmm..cotton candy!

Ride for 2?

Elena sharing her stick pony with Ian..

looks like he got the "short end of the stick"..lol.

Ian Screams for Ice Cream

We got a coconut milk ice cream and a sorbet recently so Ian could have a taste..boy did he enjoy it.

Getting Closer

Elena close to 5. Look at this big beautiful girl.

Escapee

There is an escapee on the loose!! Looks like from Alcatraz! Wow what a swimmer!

 Looking smug like he got away!

 "Uh oh looks like I have been caught"

 "I am going to get away again"

 "Lets see if I can fit"

"Aw man I guess not!"

Ian's Big Boy Bed

It's that time: Ian is now out of a crib and in his big boy bed.

 "Oh my can you believe it"??? What is it?? I am not sure what was going on??

Art

Recently mom put the easel outside and let the kids go to town. Ian not so into it yet..Elena really into it as " she is going to be an artist, nurse, pilot, and rock star when she gets bigger". She occasionally stood back and said "hmmm..a touch more", then would make adjustments. She really is into drawing

quite a bit, she has a journal she draws in daily and spends a lot of time and effort on it.

Santa Barbara Zoo Day

On a recent weekend we took the kids to the Santa Barbara Zoo, went on the merry go round, then finished up the day with a nice seafood meal. The kids favorites were: merry go round, train, the fish tank at dinner and the "ant hill" playground at the Zoo. Parents favs: happy kids and dinner out.