San Diego Days 3 & 4

And the San Diego Adventures continue! Days 3 & 4 were spent shopping and at Legoland! 

Our morning ritual... Jax & Reese on the hammock. 

These two melt my heart. I love how much they love each other. 

Reese found the fountain. It had water. She wanted in. 

After shopping we headed down to the beach for an a bit. 

Hip hip hooray for family pictures! 

IT would be nice if everyone looked at the camera. 

Perfect! 

While on our shopping trip, Jaxon picked out this necklace for Reese. 

She loved it. She walked around showing it off. 

Then she broke it. 

sigh.

We did a marathon Legoland visit! We hit the aquarium, theme park AND water park all in 7 hours! Yeah. We were exhausted.

Let me just say that this trip to Legoland was 100 times more pleasurable than our last visit 2 years ago. (It's funny looking at those pics. I was desperately trying to hide my very new pregnancy. And looking at my on the rides with Jax explains a lot about why Reese is the way she is!) That was miserable! For several reasons. I am happy to report good times were had by all! 

In case you're wondering, that brontosaurus is made with 435,000 Lego blocks.
You're welcome.

Seriously? Can she ever smile?
I swear she's a happy girl!

There was a "Character Band" singing and dancing on the lawn and our little party was in heaven! 

She was partying like it was 1999!

See those 2 boys in orange? Yep. Her dance partners. Girl isn't shy and goes after what she wants. We're in BIG trouble!

Dancing with Daddy. Thank goodness!

One of the Lego Chima

This part was HILARIOUS! 

This little toy thing was something that she LOVED! At one point two much older kids (7-8 yrs old) came by to play. she was not having it so she screamed at the top of her longs and pushed the boys away! The boys looked at each other and  left. 

Really? She's one guys! Aye aye aye.

She also made a friend. The only kid she would let play on her controls. They formed an instant bond. So cute. 

Jaxon built a winning Lego racer! This was he winning car. His car was faster than about 6 others and he won this crown. He was beyond excited!

After Legoland we went back to the water park for about an hour. Brian, Reese & I were exhausted, but Jaxon was not taking no for an answer. We were hoping Reese would fall asleep so then one of us would have to sit with her while the other ran around with Jaxon, but no such luck. 

She feel asleep about 3 seconds after walking out of the Legoland gates. Of course. 

I can't say this enough, but we have had a GREAT time! 

:)

Monday Memories... San Diego Day 1

Our annual San Diego Summer vacay is here! Yahoo! We are back in our little Cottage by the Sea and we couldn't be happier. As always, it has not disappointed. It's only Day 2, but 2 out of 2 is perfect! 

We headed out Saturday morning with some music and DVDs. Reese was especially happy because for the first time she is facing forward in her car seat! 

She did take two quick little naps. The best two half hours of the trip :)

After we did some grocery shopping and ate a quick dinner, Jaxon and I resumed our favorite position at the cottage... the hammock. This time with a tasty treat. 

I decided that after we indulged in some Hagen Daaz ice cream we should take a little walk. 

Sunday morning found Reesey and me alone while the boys went to the driving range. 

I cannot get enough of this wild girl! Everything she does absolutely cracks me up!

I sat in the airondack chair and she climbed in the lounge chair next to me to enjoy some cereal. 

The best part was her waving and blowing kisses to cars and people as they drove/walked past. Hysterical! 

She CAN relax when she chooses!

After a little relaxing at the cottage, we went down to the beach to 'relax' there.

My favorite part of the beach is Reese's bikini because there is nothing cuter than a baby in a bikini. It may be inappropriate, but who cares! It's adorable!

Her curls are perfect here! 

Digging holes

Sitting in holes

This is the 'hot tub' Jaxon made. 

Back home for some dinner, a fire and s'mores

The sitting doesn't last long

"Ha" (hot)

Trying for a family self portrait

 On Saturday a guy parked across the street and unloaded a crap ton of stuff. He informed Brian that he is camping overnight on the lagoon. 

Sure enough, Dude's truck was there for 25 hours! He immersed from the lagoon Sunday evening. Brian asked him if he caught anything. Gary, he introduced himself, let us know that there wasn't much, but he did catch a few sharks and a sting ray. 

Now, those of you who know Jax know that 1. he is an ocean animal expert and 2. does not talk to anyone. After Gary told us about the sharks he started to walk away. Jaxon then calls out, "How do we know you caught a shark?!" The kid called Gary out! Gary was super pleased to reply, "Well I got some pictures." To which Jaxon says, "Show them to me." OMG. Who is this kid? 

Sure enough, Gary walks back over and shows Jaxon his shark and sting ray pictures. Jaxon was convinced and said, "Cool. Thanks." 

Reesey surveying Gary

Gary's dog. Pic courtesy of Jaxon
On the right side of the pic you'll see Gary's phone.
He's showing Reese the pics.

After the excitement of Gary, Reese ventured to my chair where she found my wine glass. 

Thank goodness it was empty...

Two tired kids after a day at the beach

Monday found us at Legoland Water Park. Seriously a super fun time! 

Our water dogs were in heaven! 

Jaxon & I went on a "splash mountain" like ride and when it was over he says, "That terrified me! I don't want to do that ever again in my life until I'm 6. Or maybe later on today with Daddy." He cracks me up! And what 5 year old says "terrifies"? Only mine. 

He also went down a pretty big tube slide. Twice. With no floaties. We were impressed. He wasn't terrified of that. He even said he turned around for a second on the slide and was going down head first. 

A warm up to the big slides

Even Reese took her turns down the slide

The lazy river was by far our favorite. Even Reese laid back and relaxed
on her infant tube.

Tomorrow we'll do a little shopping and log some more beach time. Can't wait!