San Diego Vacation

It has been a year since we took a vacation as a family and Kinley was so little for that, it was hard to enjoy.  We decided to plan a fun family vacation and decided on San Diego because of Sea World and it is nice and close for us.  We stayed at a Courtyard Marriott which was located on the bay, near and park, close to food, and a few minutes from Sea World.  The girls really enjoyed being in the hotel and besides the first night of sleep, the girls did great.  We got a two day pass to Sea World, so we got to take our time and do some of the little things there instead of cramming it all in one day.  We stayed for 6 hours both days and that was plenty for us and the girls.  The highlight of our Sea World trip was Breakfast with Shamu.  We did this for Avery and I's birthday and it was a real treat.  We sat soooo close to them, I was in awe of their beauty.  The trainers were there to have them show off some tricks and to answer any questions we had about them.  We were then full the whole day, so no need to buy anything when we were there, which was a plus.  I highly recommend this experience, so much fun.  Other than Sea World we went swimming, played at the park and of course ate.  We haven't spent that much time the four of us in a long time.  Such great memories.  I can't wait to do it again.  

Love these cheese balls

Avery was a little nervous to pet the alligator but did it after all

The polar bear is huge!

Kinley and daddy on the Skyline

She was so tired from not really napping, she actually fell asleep like this!

Playing in the Polar Bear cave, she heard the growl from the bear that was playing on the speaker.  I love this picture.  

Such a happy girl

Meeting Abby with her Abby doll

Loved watching them swim underwater

This is how close we were to the whales

The girls and I at the Shamu show