Trip to San Diego

So for Memorial weekend we took a trip to San Diego for Alan's birthday. I was a little nervous about traveling with both boys for the first time but they did great. Plus we had help from Mark's mom. She came to help Mark with the boys while I was in Vegas and ended up just spending the week with us and then we just all flew to San Diego together. We arrived on Thursday. Joel was flying in from the bay area and arrived at the same time as us so we just all met up at the airport. Judy rented an amazing condo right on the beach. It was really nice to have a more home like setting vs being in a hotel with both boys. Thursday night Alan took Mark and I to one of his favorite burger places. We were able to meet up with some old college friends and had a really fun night out in PB. Then on Friday Meghan and Ryan arrived. Judy had arranged for the girls to go the the spa where Alan works and get massages. We went a little early and sat outside and had a Cosmo and then enjoyed a little pampering in the spa. On Saturday the boys all played Golf at Torrey Pines and the girls hung out at the condo. That night I made enchiladas for dinner and our good friend Justin from college came down from LA with his girlfriend Briana and her daughter Mia. Her and Brody totally hit it off and had a blast playing together. At one point they were outside picking flowers and we asked what they were doing and Mia replied "picking flowers for our wedding", so apparently Brody is off the market :) After dinner Judy and Joel were nice enough to stay with the kids and we went out for a little to celebrate Alan's birthday, then came back to the condo and made s'mores and just hung out. Sunday we all went to SeaWorld. I can't say it was one of my favorite places I've ever been but Brody just LOVED it so it was totally worth it. His favorite was definitely the killer whales but he got to see dolphins and sharks, they fed a sea lion and high fived a bat ray. Sunday night the whole family went out for a nice dinner to celebrate Alan's birthday. It was really yummy and I was super relieved that the boys totally behaved. Then Monday we came home. Brody did really good on the plane, he actually ended up falling asleep and slept for most of the trip. And in the parking lot we hit another milestone. Brody decided he had to go potty right when the shuttle dropped us off at our car. With no bathroom in site we found a bush and he peed standing up for the first time. We had a great time and loved getting to spend time with the entire family. Thanks Judy and Joel for an amazing vacation, we love you!!

Me and Brody at the airport. Brody's sporting his new hat.

Brody being a sweet big brother and sharing his blankie.

Roasting marshmallows for our s'mores.

Ryan and Meghan.

Alan and Haleigh.

Connor enjoying being outside.

Brody showing me his stick.

The three brothers.

Brody and Meghan.

Miss Mia at SeaWorld.

They were so cute together.

Actually got a pic of the whole family, Brody is busy reading his SeaWorld map, but it's still a pretty good pic.

Brody watching the killer whale.

Daddy and Brody looking at more killer whales.

Watching the Shamu show.

Grandpa and Baby.

Brody was so tired but he would not let go of that map.

Alan and Haleigh at our nice dinner. Happy Birthday Alan!

Meghan and Ryan.

Me and Connor at the airport.

We got lucky at the airport our gate was right next to Judy and Joel's and our flights took off 10 minutes apart.

Baby laughing at mommy.

The whole family!