I apologize that it has taken me so long to get this post up... life has been a little busy, but I finally narrowed down the pictures from our fun filled vacation to these select few (~33) for your viewing pleasure...
Now folks... (drumroll please)...
San Diego
(the abridged version)
We got on a plane... 6 very tall people + back of the plane = entertaining flight to San Diego!
Upon arriving in sunny California, we rented a van and drove to our unbelievable hotel (picture coming later in the blog). We checked in, then headed to none other than Sea World!
Our first show of the day was Cirque de la Mer. I have heard about this show for almost 2 years, so it was about time I saw it... and it was AMAZING! Holy smokes, those people are crazy flexible and so unbelievably strong! We got a few pictures with them before they had to go back into hiding... something about the light and the people and the spandex suits...
We visited the Arctic area of Sea World, where we found a toasty little cave to (pardon the pun) chill in...
We then headed to the Shamu show, where we passed a lady in a black and white wet suit. We said a quick hello and then kept walking. We began to wonder if she was one of the trainers (who else walks around Sea World in a wet suit?) so we turned back to talk to her. As it turns out, she was one of the whale trainers. Her name is Diana. We asked her a few questions about the whales and such, and then she turned to Nina and said "Do you want to meet Shamu?" Nina's eyes got wide as she answered yes! Diana invited Nina to meet Shamu during the show!
Diana led us all to the reserved seats in the top of the splash zone and gave Nina instructions on what her job was during the show. Then we sat and waited for the action to begin! Nina's part came right after the big splash!
Diana came up and got Nina, then led her down to introduce her to Shamu's trainer, Pete.
Pete led Nina to meet Shamu! She got to throw Shamu a treat and rub his fin...
Pete then had Nina turn to the audience and wave! Shamu was right behind her waving at the crowd! It was a very sweet moment!
After all the fun shows, we watched fireworks over Mission Beach. They were beautiful!
It was a long day!
The next day we went to church and then went to walk on the San Diego temple grounds. It was absolutely exquisite!
Later that day, we went to visit some of God's creatures at the San Diego Zoo!
We found some shiny polar bears...
(Roxy's favorite animal is the Polar Bear!)
We bought 2 mugs that we could refill for free all day long...
We drank...
and drank...
and drank!
We took a tour around the zoo on a double decker bus...
We found some friendly gorillas...
We fit right in...
It was a great day at the zoo!
The next day we did what we had been waiting for days to do: We went to the beach!
It took us 3 stops to find a "playable beach."
Stop 1: La Jolla (LOVE IT!)
Stop 2: La Jolla Cove (Love it more!)
Stop 3: Windansea Beach (Love it mostest!) Check out that cute family!
We took turns burying people in the sand... This is Daniel... excuse me... Danielle the mermaid with the hair of George Washington...
We buried Toph, too.
Nina got covered in sand!
Roxy got all frizzy...
Later that evening, we made a visit to Golden Spoon where we sampled every possible flavor of frozen yogurt before deciding on a flavor. Thank goodness for family night specials! (And apologies to the 99 people in line behind us!)
Mmm, Golden Spoon...
Our last day in San Diego we walked down to have breakfast. We made a little stop at the Star of India...
Where there was a sweet statue made out of CDs!
We had a very tasty breakfast!
Here's a view of our hotel on our walk back. It was an amazing hotel! It was an amazing trip! And most importantly, we have some pretty amazing memories!
Thanks to Dad and Mom for making this all possible! :) Sure love ya!
Now folks... (drumroll please)...
San Diego
(the abridged version)
We got on a plane... 6 very tall people + back of the plane = entertaining flight to San Diego!
Upon arriving in sunny California, we rented a van and drove to our unbelievable hotel (picture coming later in the blog). We checked in, then headed to none other than Sea World!
Our first show of the day was Cirque de la Mer. I have heard about this show for almost 2 years, so it was about time I saw it... and it was AMAZING! Holy smokes, those people are crazy flexible and so unbelievably strong! We got a few pictures with them before they had to go back into hiding... something about the light and the people and the spandex suits...
We visited the Arctic area of Sea World, where we found a toasty little cave to (pardon the pun) chill in...
We then headed to the Shamu show, where we passed a lady in a black and white wet suit. We said a quick hello and then kept walking. We began to wonder if she was one of the trainers (who else walks around Sea World in a wet suit?) so we turned back to talk to her. As it turns out, she was one of the whale trainers. Her name is Diana. We asked her a few questions about the whales and such, and then she turned to Nina and said "Do you want to meet Shamu?" Nina's eyes got wide as she answered yes! Diana invited Nina to meet Shamu during the show!
Diana led us all to the reserved seats in the top of the splash zone and gave Nina instructions on what her job was during the show. Then we sat and waited for the action to begin! Nina's part came right after the big splash!
Diana came up and got Nina, then led her down to introduce her to Shamu's trainer, Pete.
Pete led Nina to meet Shamu! She got to throw Shamu a treat and rub his fin...
Pete then had Nina turn to the audience and wave! Shamu was right behind her waving at the crowd! It was a very sweet moment!
After all the fun shows, we watched fireworks over Mission Beach. They were beautiful!
It was a long day!
The next day we went to church and then went to walk on the San Diego temple grounds. It was absolutely exquisite!
Later that day, we went to visit some of God's creatures at the San Diego Zoo!
We found some shiny polar bears...
(Roxy's favorite animal is the Polar Bear!)
We bought 2 mugs that we could refill for free all day long...
We drank...
and drank...
and drank!
We took a tour around the zoo on a double decker bus...
We found some friendly gorillas...
We fit right in...
It was a great day at the zoo!The next day we did what we had been waiting for days to do: We went to the beach!
It took us 3 stops to find a "playable beach."
Stop 1: La Jolla (LOVE IT!)
Stop 2: La Jolla Cove (Love it more!)
Stop 3: Windansea Beach (Love it mostest!) Check out that cute family!
We took turns burying people in the sand... This is Daniel... excuse me... Danielle the mermaid with the hair of George Washington...
We buried Toph, too.
Nina got covered in sand!
Roxy got all frizzy...
Later that evening, we made a visit to Golden Spoon where we sampled every possible flavor of frozen yogurt before deciding on a flavor. Thank goodness for family night specials! (And apologies to the 99 people in line behind us!)
Mmm, Golden Spoon...
Our last day in San Diego we walked down to have breakfast. We made a little stop at the Star of India...
Where there was a sweet statue made out of CDs!
We had a very tasty breakfast!
Here's a view of our hotel on our walk back. It was an amazing hotel! It was an amazing trip! And most importantly, we have some pretty amazing memories!
Thanks to Dad and Mom for making this all possible! :) Sure love ya!
2 comments:
Ok, Carter fam - What a blast! We made this trip a month ago. I have a couple of comments.
First, How amazing that Christina got to be the special trainer. And I really hope she got to keep the cool necklace. So jealous.
Second, Wasn't the San Diego zoo HUGE!!! I was shocked. We kept going and going and going...
Third, I would have LOVED to sit in front of you on that plane. What a fun trip.
I am so glad you guys got to go and share these memories together!!!
I think we need to join your family. Would you think about adopting us? You have too much fun! Nina got to Shamu! How LUCKY!!! I'm a little bit jealous of your trip:)
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