Fall Break 2014- Southern California

California…knows how to party… California… know how to partya…

Oh yeah had a fun time for fall break in California! We hadn't been to California since 2006 or so, the first time we lived in AZ. It did not disappoint this time either!! We left Sunday morning- Ethan had Order of the Arrow Ordeal until Saturday night. We arrived at the Gray's house for lunch and had an awesome time catching up with them.

Kids on the stairs!

 We went to the Mormon Battalion Visitors Center which was so much fun. I wish I had a few more pictures but it got dark quickly!

Monday: SeaWorld

The Bat Rays were so fun. The clambered around us ( at least a few times) looking for food. Kind of like a slippery version of Cougar. A wet, slimy, non furry, puppy.

 Sadie could have stayed here all day!

 Getting soaked in the soak zone!

 Peace out Eth.

 Started out as 3 sets of puffs...

 Then went to 4!

 Jo and Eli.



Got some Chinese for dinner, and then saw the San Diego temple and stopped there.

 My favourite peeps in the whole world!

 American flag at the San Diego temple.

Tuesday: Hotel del Coronado and beach

 Couldn't get enough of the beach at Coronado. So beautiful.

 Stopped at LaJolla Cove to see the seals.

 It was funny- walking back to our car from the cove we ran into the Smith family- some friends from our ISU days. So fun to catch up with them!

 Whip? nae nae? We drove south and stopped at a Mexican restaurant. Then we headed over to La Jolla beach.

 Rinsing off in the hot tub.

Wednesday morning we drove up to the LA temple visitors centre when the Gollahers are serving. It was so much fun to chat with them! Pres and Jill have had a huge impact on Curtis from his mission in Brazil forward. They are so willing to serve and happy as they do it! Plus super cool.

 Temple Grounds.

LA Temple exterior

Kids in a tree… how can that be...

Typical.

 Cute girls in a tree

Dang that flag pole.

That's better...

Janie is getting pretty good with my camera!

 I like this one.

 Janie took this one.

 Sadie at Nancy and Jack's house! We left the LA temple and made it to the Pratt's home around 7. Traffic was bad but I guess that is normal.

Thursday we drove to Oxnard and drove past all the old family places- This is at Channel Islands which used to be Camarillo State Mental Hospital where Grandma Tanner worked for 17 years.

 The ward building that Grandpa Tanner built.

 205 Hemolck- where my dad and Aunt Nancy grew up.

 We got to see my cousin Ken, who I haven't seen for many years. Where is that picture of Janine. So fun to see my cousins.

Janie and Jack.

Janie and Nancy.

 Sad to say goodbye! A nice visit with special people. So grateful for a wonderful family!

On the way home Ethan wanted to see the Hollywood letters, so we drove up to the Griffith Observatory.

 What a neat building. We didn't stay long but glad we stopped.

 And home! Getting out of LA was no fun, I am grateful that Curtis was driving. A stop at Von's for some Ritz and easy cheese ( wish I was kidding) and then 6 hours in the car. A great fall break for the books.