Our California Trip!

Our trip to California was a blast. I was a little worried about the weather with going in January, but it was absolutely perfect. It was low 70's all week and we didn't get a drop of rain. Here are the kids showing their excitement right before we headed out the door the first day to Disneyland. I love how Hailey is taking her cues off of Carter.

We were able to meet up with Bryans two sisters and brother-in-law during the trip and hang out with them for a few days. They have never met Carter and Hailey, so we were really excited that we could finally get together. Above is Paula with Hailey. The kids took no time at all warming up to them. They spent one day with us at Disneyland, one day in L.A. and one day at SeaWorld. Thanks Paula, Nancy, and Todd for meeting up with us!

Hailey meeting Aunt Nancy and Uncle Todd

In no time at all the Aunties and Uncle were spoiling them rotten! They bought each of the kids a treat at the candy store. I thought Hailey looked adorable licking this sucker that was as big as her face!

Dad helping Carter "break out" of Jail

While we were standing in line for the train, Hailey saw this little girl and bee-lined straight to her. It was cute watching her interact with her and act like such a big girl.

Nancy, Todd, Carter, Paula, Krista, and Hailey

After our first day at Disneyland we headed back to hotel to get our tickle on.

Carter informed us that now Uncle Todd is The Best Tickler Ever! He knew just the right spots to get him good!

The next day we headed to L.A. to check out the city that Paula lives in. We went to the Petersen Car Museum which was pretty cool. The boys were in heaven seeing all the famous cars that have been in movies.

Herbie

They had a really awesome Hot Wheels Collection that was fun to look at.

Then we headed to the Getty Museum. This is where Paula works, and it was so beautiful.

It had a breathtaking garden that you could walk around.

Getty Museum

All tuckered out

All of us at the Getty( minus me)

Then we headed to Aunt Paula's house where the Auntie's and Uncle proceeded to spoil our children rotten :) Paula left her Christmas Tree up, and they had gifts under the tree for the kids. They are so thoughtful.

Second day at Disneyland

Meeting Mickey!

Hailey "asleep" in Minnie's bed

Meeting Handy Manny at California Adventure

Waiting for the Toy Story Ride at California Adventure. This was probably my favorite ride.

My Super Hero

Carter picking his treat for the day

One happy boy!

Carter took me on the Tower Of Terror. This isn't the best picture, but if you can see me, you'll see that I am clenching my seat with everything I have! Carter told me after the ride that I screamed too loud, and that I annoyed him. It was pretty funny!

We spent another day at San Diego Zoo

Bryan petting a turtle

The Petting Zoo

We went into the Souvenir Shop and Hailey found this little Panda Bear. The kids weren't supposed to pick something until the end of the day, but Hailey intently looked at this bear, and then another and looked up at Dad with those big brown eyes and said "I want this one Daddy." I will let you guess what he said :) She was soooo excited and carried it for the rest of the day.

The cute Panda Bears

Our last day we met up with Bryans sisters and brother-in-law at Sea World.

Bryan got some food to feed to the Sea Lions. It was hilarious to watch. They open their mouths really wide and Yelp at the top of their lungs until they get food.

A very hungry Sea Lion!

Shamu!!

Carter and Hailey got to feed a dolphin and pet its nose. Carter said that this was one of his favorite things from the vacation.

Paula, Todd, Nancy, Bryan and Carter went on this ride that got you soaked. We decided Raincoats would be a good idea! Bryan and Todd were sorry they didn't get them afterwards, they were SOAKING wet!

The Human Dryer

Bein' Silly

Carter holding a starfish