Thanks to wonderful wonderful in-laws we just had a great presidents day weekend in California. We were hoping for 70 degree weather, but coming from Cache Valley, low 60's with sprinkles even feels amazing. We had alot of fun and the kids loved spending time with Grandma and Grandpa and instantly made themselves at home in their home. 
Friday morning Eric and I went for a run along the ocean. What I wouldn't give to be able to run along the beach each day instead of my basement treadmill. Then we went to the Inspiration Point Beach. Ali was dying to get down and walk, but as soon as she felt the sand on her feet, she was done. Max loved running away from the water and digging in the sand. 
That afternoon we went to K1 speed track (adult go-cart track). It was serious business. Kent and I ended up with a bad crash at the end. He ran into the side barriers and I spun out. I guess he learned his lesson to not try to pass me up! (Actually he was trying to lap me...)
Saturday we went to Sea World. If truth be told it is Eric's favorite place. It was such a beautiful day and both kids were so great all day long.
We saw the Shamu show, feed and pet the dolphins, watched the dolphin show, saw sharks, manatees, polar bears, and penguins. 
I think the kids favorite part though was the "Pets Rule" show with cats, dogs, ducks, birds and a pig. Ali was so excited through the whole show.
Sunday we beach hopped. The boys looked for crabs at Inspiration Point beach. Then we went to Balboa Pier and rented a Suri (cart with peddles) and rode around the boardwalk.
They also had a park right on the beach that the kids played at. Then we went to Huntington Beach and and lunch at Ruby's Diner out on the pier. 
After lunch we went to the Science Discovery Center.
Max had fun trying all sorts of different things. He saw his first 3-D movie. It was about dinosaurs. According to him it was a little bit scary and he had to cover his eyes a few times.
Monday was hung around the house and packed up to leave.
It was such a relaxing, fun weekend. I hope Kent and Donna can say the same! Thanks to them for having us. Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!
That afternoon we went to K1 speed track (adult go-cart track). It was serious business. Kent and I ended up with a bad crash at the end. He ran into the side barriers and I spun out. I guess he learned his lesson to not try to pass me up! (Actually he was trying to lap me...)
Saturday we went to Sea World. If truth be told it is Eric's favorite place. It was such a beautiful day and both kids were so great all day long.
We saw the Shamu show, feed and pet the dolphins, watched the dolphin show, saw sharks, manatees, polar bears, and penguins. 
I think the kids favorite part though was the "Pets Rule" show with cats, dogs, ducks, birds and a pig. Ali was so excited through the whole show.
Sunday we beach hopped. The boys looked for crabs at Inspiration Point beach. Then we went to Balboa Pier and rented a Suri (cart with peddles) and rode around the boardwalk.
They also had a park right on the beach that the kids played at. Then we went to Huntington Beach and and lunch at Ruby's Diner out on the pier. 
After lunch we went to the Science Discovery Center.
Max had fun trying all sorts of different things. He saw his first 3-D movie. It was about dinosaurs. According to him it was a little bit scary and he had to cover his eyes a few times.
Monday was hung around the house and packed up to leave.
It was such a relaxing, fun weekend. I hope Kent and Donna can say the same! Thanks to them for having us. Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!
