We took our annual vacation to San Diego this past month and are wishing that we were back already. We did quite a few things and had a great time. We visited the La Jolla cove and went out on to the sea wall. Garrett loved to see the ocean crash onto the rocks.
We also had Melissa take a picture of all 3 of us at the Cove. It was hard to get Garrett to look at the camera. There was so much to look at.
We then decided that a good activity would be to drive down to the San Diego temple and walk around the grounds. They were beautiful and it was nice to go somewhere so calm and relaxing. This picture was taken at the base of the temple.
We went to the beach and Garrett loved sitting with me on the beach and watching the ocean. He was not so happy when I tried to take him down to the water (yes I did get in my swimsuit at 5 months pregnant) He wanted nothing to do with the cold ocean water and I ended up spending most of the time trying to show him it was alright. I thought he may have a change of heart when Grandpa came and tried to show him how fun the ocean was...let's just say nothing changed at least until Daddy tried. He had no problem going down into the water when Jordan was holding him. After he got tired of the water he showed his new skill of giving high fives to Uncle Ben.
While we were in San Diego we also decided to hit up some of the outlet malls that they have. Garrett found this cool fountain and loved playing in it. He didn't get to wet so we let him have his fun.
We also were able to meet Jordan's Great Grandmother Maxine. We had his Grandpa and Dad come with us and we took a 5 generation photo. The pic isn't the best but at least we have one. She was taken by Garrett who thank goodness was good the whole time we were able to visit.
We also celebrated my 27th Birthday while we were in San Diego. Jordan planned a great day for me. We went to the Cabrillo Monument. It had a beautiful view of the ocean and while we were there we got to see a Submarine get pulled in by a tug boat. It was pretty neat. Afterwards we went to Horton Plaza to have lunch and do some more shopping. Garrett loved the Food Court, it was open air and there were birds everywhere. I thought it was kind of disgusting but he really enjoyed it and surprised us all by saying "birds" for the first time.
We had some time to kill before we met Jordan's Grandparents for dinner so we headed over to Seaport Village and did some more shopping. I really like it there, they have really cute boutique style shops and it is always fun to see what the stores have.
We went to dinner at a little Italian restaurant called Filipi's. Jordan and I went there our first year of marriage and I have been wanting to go back ever since. It was yummy and it was nice to celebrate with so many people who I love.
Our last day in San Diego we took easy. We took Garrett to the pool and he loved it. I was really surprised at how quickly he took to the water. In no time he was jumping into our arms and wanting to strike out on his own. The water was also warm so I think that helped as well.
Jordan's parents had left that morning and Garrett missed them, he would go into their room and look for them. I thought the cutest thing was that he decided to wait for them in the hallway. He took a pillow off our bed and laid down for them to come back.
We had a really great time in San Diego and are so excited for the next time we are there.
Jordan has worked so hard to get it done and has really done a great job, he designed the whole thing himself and has executed it very well.
I unfortunately don't have any pics of her in the pool just of Garrett. One of the times we went to the pool Aunt Lonnie and her 2 boys Zane & Reid came down as well. Garrett loved being able to swim and hang out with his cousins.
We went to the beach 2 times during our trip and had a nice time. Garrett is still pretty hesitant about going into the ocean but he loved digging in the sand and making a sand castle (pile) with his dad.
Makayla wanted to be up doing everything that Garrett was doing but I was more hesitant to let her as she still has sensitive baby skin and I really didn't want to deal with sunburned baby. Instead she spent most of the time with Mom under a makeshift shaded area. Jordan and I both took her down to the beach and despite the water being cold she seemed to enjoy the water.
Jordan's parents were also in San Diego and they watched the kids for us one night so that we could go on a date. It was really nice to get away. We went down to the Oceanside Harbor and walked out on the jetty and while we were out there we saw a baby whale flicking it's tail in and out of the water, it was pretty cool. Then we walked along the beach, grabbed a bite to eat and some dessert and headed back to the condo.
I think all of the pictures turned out great but these were my favorites of the bunch. He is such a cutie and we are so blessed to have such a wonderful little boy.
We also had a lot of fun carving pumpkins, Garrett thought it was yucky but by the end
he was reaching in and pulling out the seeds and guts of the pumpkin, although he used a spoon not his hands.
Jordan made a Dwight Schrute pumpkin and I did a Graveyard scene. Jordan's turned out a lot better than mine but we had a great time as a family.
Garrett also enjoyed going to the Pumpkin Patch with Mom and Grandma. He got to pet the animals, go on a hayride, sit on a tractor (his favorite) and pick out his own pumpkin.
We then decided that a good activity would be to drive down to the San Diego temple and walk around the grounds. They were beautiful and it was nice to go somewhere so calm and relaxing. This picture was taken at the base of the temple.
We went to the beach and Garrett loved sitting with me on the beach and watching the ocean. He was not so happy when I tried to take him down to the water (yes I did get in my swimsuit at 5 months pregnant) He wanted nothing to do with the cold ocean water and I ended up spending most of the time trying to show him it was alright. I thought he may have a change of heart when Grandpa came and tried to show him how fun the ocean was...let's just say nothing changed at least until Daddy tried. He had no problem going down into the water when Jordan was holding him. After he got tired of the water he showed his new skill of giving high fives to Uncle Ben.
While we were in San Diego we also decided to hit up some of the outlet malls that they have. Garrett found this cool fountain and loved playing in it. He didn't get to wet so we let him have his fun.
