Mini Trip

With an unexpected trip we turned it into a mini vacation. Grandma Mary passed away so I yet again made another driving trip to California for her funeral. I am glad we got to go as a family. Dustin and I decided to continue the trip with a vacation. We stayed at his aunts about an hour north of where my grandma lived. The second day we were there we drove to San Francisco and met Diantha- her girls, and my Dad. It was pretty fun. Definitely alot colder than when I went a month ago. Maren (my niece) spent the night with us and then rode down with us to SF. She got to be the pillow.

Our kids were VERY tired!




And a little grumpy

We all decided to go to the Aquarium at the Bay. It was way cool. If you are ever around SF you should try it. The kids loved it and so did us adults.

Maren, Alcy, Anthony, Taylor, Camden, and Dustin- oh yeah and Sponge Bob!

Looking at the fish.
Camden had to take "Gampa" with him to see Nemo. He loves his Gampa

The kids- Maren, Norah, Taylor, Alcy, Anthony, and Camden

Everyone but me-

and then- ME!!

Maren and Taylor in the bubble

Camden

This is the biggest shark they have- her name is Debbie Ray

We got to touch some little sharks and other creatures

Camden and Dustin checking out the turtles

This is for Jimmy- I thought he would like it

All the starfish. They let you touch them.

You weren't supposed to pick them up- which of course my Dad did- But don't worry he reassured the worried kid next to us that said you aren't supposed to do that- that he worked there and it was okay! Always fun with my dad- love you dad

We ate at Bubba Gumps. The kids thought it was way cool to be that close to the water.

Here is my Dad telling Maren "do you see that white house on the island? I used to live there." Little does she know that it is Alcatraz!! My Dad is so funny.

The kids and the "golden bridge" as they call it. It was really cold by the time we left

The next day we took the kids to the Jelly Belly Factory. We also brought our cousins Roanin and Marissa. Roanin and Anthony had fun together.

Like father like son??

We went to Fenton's!! (yes Shannon they have one in Vacaville too!" It was really good.

Camden decided to play on the bike rack- HE GOT STUCK!! Don't worry we got him out after we took a picture.

The kids finally got to get in the hot tub.

Taylor, Anthony, and Roanin

Thank you Catherine and Doug for letting us stay with you.