LaJolla Beach

Saturday morning (3/22) we took our time getting ready and went to La Jolla Beach.  We all had so much fun.  The boys thought it was cool to check out the seals.

Colin getting a good look

There were mama's and babies that were so cute to see.

Then we went down to the beach area to let the boys run and play.  It was overcast and a little chilly but that didn't phase my water-lovers at all.  Liam had a blast having me swing his feet in the water when a wave would come.

G&G with Colin getting their feet wet.

My babies.  Colin was dropping sand

Letting the waves get their feet

Sweet boy

Colin couldn't hold hands with anyone because they always had sand in them.

Colin and mama

There were some seals swimming around which was pretty cool to see.

It's hard to see but the seal (wearing a bow-tie) in the back ground ate Chris's hand (yes you must know of Arrested Development to get this joke)

Liam climbing rocks with Uncle Noel

The hubster and me 

Colin felt the need to climb rocks too, Uncle Michael helped him out.

Running with daddy

My boys getting ready to race.

Colin's football pose.  

His shorts were so wet we let him run around in his diaper :)

My favorite picture ever of my little peanut

We were hiding in a cave

Colin LOVED the sand

My favorite picture of my little monkey

Playing in the sand with Grandpa

We had an AWESOME time at the beach.  If it was a little warmer I think we all could have stayed the whole day!  We left around 1PM and the boys napped in the car on our way to Lake Forest so we could be close to Michael and Noel's house.  That night everyone went to dinner and the next morning we packed up and visited at Michael and Noel's house.  Eventually we said our good-byes and began the long drive home.  These two crashed pretty quickly, hopefully it was a sign of how much fun they had!

SeaWorld!

I forgot to post this little quote from Liam as we were leaving 29 Palms.  While we were driving we saw a couple of cement trucks and Liam said "I didn't know there were two in the world"  It was hilarious.  We then explained that there were many cement trucks in the world.  Sweet boy.

We arrived at the park right when it opened at 10:00am.  It was the actual day of their 50th Anniversary.  I was a little worried it would be crazy crowded but even if it is crowded at SeaWorld it is still easy to maneuver and you never have to worry about lines :)

We immediately showed the boys the little fish in the large tank. Colin was LOVING it.

We passed a little snack place and Liam originally wanted some Cheetos, then he saw these giant cookies.  So he changed his mind and was a very happy boy

Colin sharing some cookie

The first show was with the Orcas.  Liam ready to watch with everyone

Sweet guy

Colin wanted to see everything!

The best part was how people in the soak zone don't think they are really going to get wet.  Then once they get absolutely drenched they try and take off running to escape it.  I mean seriously there are signs and they warn you before the show.  So it cracked us up watching people sprint as fast as they could to escape the water.

Amazing creatures

Boys watching

Colin absolutely loved the sea lions, they were the favorite by far!

Liam feeding the sea lions

Colin's turn

We literally had to pull him away and he was a little upset but not too bad.

Liam sharing Uncle Michael's ice lemon thing while waiting for the dolphin show

Dolphins

Boys checking out the penguins

Family photo attempt

Liam and I being goofy

We were going to attempt to take boys back to hotel and get naps but every time Chris and I think we have things planned out it backfires so Liam skipped his nap and we tried to get Colin to sleep in the stroller.  Colin didn't fall asleep right away so we went to the last show we needed to see.  Then we let Liam run around in the play area while G&G walked with Colin and he quickly crashed.

Liam loved his freedom but it was hard to keep track of him which made me a little nervous.

Liam and dad on the Elmo ride

Liam decided he wanted to go play in the splash area so we took off his shoes and let him run.

He did soak his t-shirt which resulted in a new shirt.  Then we went to find G&G and Colin.  He looked so SWEET sleeping

My precious baby

While G&G stayed with Colin we took Liam up into the Sky Tower that goes up 320 ft and you can see the whole park and surrounding area.  He was pretty exited to get on.

Then we checked out the dolphins

Liam and daddy running

Liam did some running in a grassy spot and a little relaxing.

This boy remained asleep

We went to the store on the way out and Liam had waited all day to pick something out.  He was very patient about it.  Then as we were getting ready to head out they brought in a giant bubble maker/show for the kids.  Liam was lucky enough to get picked to help make some bubbles

This is what he helped produce by spinning the wheel

Then he took off to help leap in the air and pop them

This little guy eventually woke up and I gave him his new little Shamu animal.  He liked it :)

Family photo attempt, the sun was directly in our eyes and Liam decided to keep turned the other way.

Sweet boy

Boys leaving with G&G after a GREAT day!

We left and went to Olive Garden for dinner.  I know, nothing very exciting but with two tired boys it was the easiest family friendly place. Then we all crashed immediately once we got back to the hotel!