Highlights

Highlights from our trip to California:

1. Having all six seats to ourselves on the flight from SLC to SDG. Amy was able to sit in her own seat during the flight and Ian could sprawl out and sleep. Amy enjoyed watching cartoons during the flight.

1. 2. Driving to my parent's house from the airport. It's a reminder of how beautiful California is. I love the beautiful San Diego cityscape, the harbor as you leave the airport, the greenery along the 163 freeway.

3. Spending time with friends that I haven't seen in years! On Thursday Amy, Ian, and I spent a couple hours with Denise and her children at a local park. Amy swung, played in the sand, and slid down the slide. On Friday Cheryl, Jennifer, (close friends from high school also) and I went out to eat.

4. Eating out . . . a lot (and not having to pay for it :) - thanks Dad!).

5. Sleeping in bed with Kenny AND Amy. Although I wouldn't want to do this for more than a few days it was really fun having her inbetween Kenny and I. She wanted to hold Kenny's hand as she fell asleep. It was sweet.

6. Spending RELAXING time with my family. Jenessa and I went shopping. We found ourselves some much needed summery clothes. Kenny and my dad took off to the Padres game.

7. Looking for jobs and houses. (No, we aren't moving . . . but it was exciting to see that housing prices have fallen so maybe someday we can move back there).

8. Checking out the seadragons (see picture below . . . those leafy things are part of the creature!!) at the Birch Aquarium. Watching Amy get excited over and over again about all the "Nemos" and "Bruces" she was seeing.

9. Seeing how beautiful JeNae looked at her reception! She was radiant and it was great to see how happy she was. I loved seeing old friends at the reception as well.

10. Being among most of my extended family in my grandmother's beautiful backyard at a family reunion. Ian met his cousin Dane for the first time (they are one month apart), and Amy spent time with her cousin Shea (or at least with the little Stroller Shea brought).

11. Savoring beautiful ocean views at Kenny's parents home and the aquarium.

12. Spending some short-but-sweet time with Kenny's parents. Kenny enjoyed playing the Wii with his dad, and I enjoyed watching the HGTV channel with his mom.

Non-highlights:

1. Leaving the reception a little early due to a migraine.
2. Kenny throwing up Sunday from a migraine.
3. Not playing at the beach because the weather was a little cold and stormy.