California 10/09

Well, we took the kiddo's to Cali last month. It was a quick trip, but lots of fun. The day we got there we went to Mickey's Trick or Treat Party at California Adventure. They reopen the park for four hours in the evening for those who have bought tickets. It was fun, and not too crowded so we got to ride all the rides that we wanted to and the kids got to trick or treat in their costumes. The following day we spent the entire day at Disneyland - it was HOT, and turned into a ponytail day fast. Of course, we still had a blast. The following day we headed to San Diego and took the kids to the San Diego Zoo. Again - it was HOT. I had a lovely allergy attack the entire day - but I was a trooper for the kids. We swung by the beach after the zoo for a quick peek. That night we went to see the San Diego Temple - holy crasnotch, it is BEAUTIFUL. We were driving down the freeway (it was dark) and you come around this bend, and there it is just glowing against the dark sky. Got me a bit choked up. The next morning we hit the beach again, let the kids splash a bit, and then headed home. As I said, quick trip, but still fun. Here's LOTS of pics, and a few things I learned.
































Don't waste time primping in the morning for a day at Disneyland.

Mason doesn't like the Tower of Terror.

Charly isn't sure if she likes the Tower of Terror.

One hot dog in Disneyland still costs $15.00.

Porter does not like Mickey Mouse.

Porter likes Minnie Mouse.

The freeway system in LA is insane.

The drivers in LA are insane. And there are way too many of them.

The freeway system in San Diego is insane. How do people find their way around this place?

Apparently nobody in San Diego has kids because nobody in the WALMART had any patience for ours. After Mason did one quick run around a center isle display I thought for sure Dustin and the 75 year old German woman were going to duke it out!! However, there were just a few not so friendly words passed between the two of them.

The San Diego Temple is absolutely stunning in person (or building) - you get the point.

San Diego is a very foggy city.