Spring Break

We were so blessed to be able to take a trip to California over spring break. We spent the first part of our trip in the San Diego area and then we went up to Monterey to spend some time with family.

Here are the kids on the balcony of the condo we were staying at on Coronado Island.

The beach was right out the back door and the kids were in love!

There was an unusual line of clams all the way up the beach. The kids had fun scooping them up.

Dad's helping them dig for the deep clams.

Taylin's my poser!

Rayna is proud of the clams she has found.

Tobyn loved all the ships and helicopters that went by!

This was the condo we stayed at!

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Spring Break, Part 2

While we were in San Diego we had a fun day at the San Diego Zoo. It was beautiful weather and we enjoyed viewing lots of animals.

I was attempting to get all of the kids with this giant polar bear statue, but it didn't go so well. With the other people around and the attitudes of my children, this is what I came up with. Oh, well.

A moment with Rayna while waiting for Daniel to bring our picnic for lunch. Some of the animals.

We all got a kick out of an orangutan that we found chewing gum. He was pulling it out of his mouth and stretching it and then putting it on his nose. It was actually very entertaining to watch him. To bad I was so entertained that I didn't even think about taking a picture of him!

Rayna was so excited to see the Panda bear, but by the time we finally got there she was passed out and I couldn't wake her up. It was a very full day!

But face paintings always make up for disappointments! I think this was the highlight of the girls trip to the zoo.

Rayna was right at home in the petting zoo.

Tobyn was a little shy at first, but he warmed up.

Taylin on the other hand, never quite got over the smell!

An attempt at a partial family photo.

This was a Point Loma's lighthouse. It was very cool and fun for the kids to walk through.

It was rather cold that day! Daddy's trying to keep them warm!

The fog did burn off while we were still up there, and we got quite the view of the San Diego Harbor.

We liked the old fashion ship in the background.

In Monterey, we were able to see a portion of Daniel's family. One of the nights we celebrated Shawn's (our brother-n-law) and Daniel's birthday. It was quite fun and great food thanks to his sister Christine! So, here is a picture of the birthday boys, their cakes, and of course all the kiddos!

I always got to get a picture of the brothers. They have a strange, unique, loving relationship that I guess only brothers get!

Lovings with Daddy!

Little Jude loving his desert!

Sweet Carys!

Baylie being nice to Auntie to stop to pose for a picture, but really she just wanted to eat her cake! But hey, can you blame her?

Even though your on vacation, you can't forget your Sunday afternoon siesta!

The Phillips boys with their grandma!

How sweet the girls were! And how instantaneously they were best friends!

Auntie Zoe won over everyone with a fun girly time with nails and make up!

"Come on!" says Jude!

Tobyn getting friendly with Grandma Victoria.

Grandpa Luke spoiling the girls.

Tobyn became pretty friendly with everyone, but he really took a liking to Grandpa Luke. He was his bud!

It's always sad to leave good company. We hope we'll be able to go back sooner than later!

Stone Mountain

On our last day of vacation, we visited Stone Mountain. It is basically a huge stone mountain in the middle of Atlanta area with a lot of family activities centered around it. It was a hot day, but the kids had a lot of fun. We rode a train, a sky ride, did a ropes course, shot balls at each other, and enjoyed some italian ice!

In front of the Stone Mountain!

Waiting at the bathroom for everyone

Gathering balls up to shoot them at people through really cool air guns!

Rayna enjoyed her icy!

On top of the mountain!


Atlanta in the background

Lil' Manny, compliments of Taylin's photography!

Johnny, compliments of Taylin!

Auntie Denise and the boys waiting in line for their turn of the Sky High Adventure Ropes Course, compliments of Taylin!

Georgia!

After our time in Florida, we went back to Daniel's parents house in Georgia and enjoyed a lot of our time just relaxing and playing at their home. We spent time on the jet skis, the boat, the pool, and just hanging out with the family.

Rayna and Mommy having some fun!

Rayna on the boat

Grandpa taught Taylin how to drive the jet ski, so now she on to the boat!

Lil' Manny is not so little anymore!

Daniel's cousin Tyler ended up in Atlanta at the same time from Japan and we got to spend a day with him.

Christine and Jude chillin out on the boat dock

Lots of helping hands for the baby (I'm missing that now that I'm home!)

This particular morning I went jogging and was so hot when I came back I just decided to jump in the pool with clothes on and all. Well, the girls thought that was fun and they needed to get in too! We had a jammie pool day!

Johnny's lovin on Tobyn

Jude loves his Uncle Ryan!

Tobyn's enjoying his vacation

Snugglin on the couch with Auntie Denise