California Day 2 {Point Loma, Tidepools, San Diego Temple}

More fun in the California sun. Sunday, we went to church, then headed over to see the lighthouse, Cabrillo National Monument and tidepools at Point Loma, then over to the San Diego Temple and Mormon Batallion Monument. 

We went to a lecture about life in the 1500s, and Alex was thrilled to be able to dress up in chain mail and other armor/weapons from that time period.

California Day 1 {San Diego}

We just got back Saturday from a weeklong vacation in California. Nate and Parker weren't able to go with us....busy studying at BYU....but Mallory and Alex were none too sad to trade a few days in school for some fun in the California sun.


Our first few days we stayed in San Diego. Here are some shots from the first day. More to come!


:)

Farewell to Summer

It's first day of school eve....I can hardly believe it.
The summer seemed to fly by in an instant.
In some ways that's good because Nate comes home from his mission on Tuesday!
In some ways that's not so good because the first day of school always represents another milestone that tugs at my heartstrings. It's fun and exciting to see my kids grow up, but it's also a little bit sad.
Parker begins his senior year tomorrow. Mallory will be in 8th grade. Alex will be in 5th. Just six days after he gets home, Nate will be back at BYU.
Life is great, but it really does come at you fast!

But before we move onto the first day of school, here are some shots from our San Diego vacation to help you savor summer just a little bit longer.

Derek, Alex, Mallory and Parker on the pier at Mission Beach.

Mallory twirling on the pier....enjoying the California sun.

Alex befriends the pelican statue.

The view from our condo window.

Alex, me, Mallory at Point Loma.

Parker showing how much fun he is having at Point Loma.

Alex dressed up like a member of the Mormon Batallion.

Mallory and me at the American Girl Place in Los Angeles. (Plus Lanie and Molly)

Mallory enjoying her day shopping at the American Girl Place.

The kiddos at the beach.

Alex, Parker and Mallory enjoying some delicious food and horchata at the Old Town Mexican Cafe.

Derek and me at the Old Town Mexican Cafe.

:)

Ryan + Kiley -- The Reception

One more post devoted to Ryan and Kiley's wedding day! :)

.....and off they go!!!
Congrats Ryan and Kiley!
:)