I often look back and consider this trip to San Diego one of our very first family (with children) vacations. From Arizona the drive is about five hours and we wanted to visit our friends Ryan and Heather Jamison as well.
Walking around sea world was beautiful and enjoyable, although a little difficult and tricky at times to figure out going on rides or making it to all of the attractions. But we did our best and baby Cael seemed to enjoy it as well.
I love how Cael has a smile here while we wait for the show to start at
the Shamu theater. Been thought we would be extra adventurous and put ourselves in the splash zone, I wasn't quite sure that was a good idea.
It was so incredible watching the trainers swim in the tank and be launched into the air by the giant orca. Sadly, this type of show is no longer allowed do to recent accidents and trainers getting hurt. We sure enjoyed it when we watched it.
We thought we looked pretty cute going into the 4D movie experience there at sea world. Those type of shows are always fun because you get sprayed, the seats shake and you're seeing things with the three-d glasses, it is quite the production.
i've always wanted to go to the San Diego Temple, it was always one of my favorites growing up. To walk around the grounds and be there with my sweet husband and our new little boy was wonderful. The symbolic and Beautiful structure reminds me of the purpose of our families and that they can be together forever.
Our first collection of seashells from the beach, soaking in the end of summer sun, and watching Ben tackle the waves made for a perfect end to our trip.
I am always nervous when Ben has Cael balance and hold him with one hand.) I don't know why he thinks it's so fun, it must be a dangerous dad thing.
Beach selfie (this was before the term selfie was even mentioned or said)
