San Diego 11.28.08

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Today we decided we wanted to go back to SeaWorld because we weren't able to take in all the shows and rides.  We awoke, ate breakfast, and headed out.  Today SeaWorld was packed!!!  They had all their holiday decorations up and it was beautiful.  First show we went to was The Pet Show.  The kids absolutely loved this one!!  We saw sharks at the Shark Encounter, penguins, turtles, manatees, eels, flamingos, rays, and so many sea animals.  We ate at Shipwreck cafe where a seagull pooped in Nate's lunch.  Needless to say afterwards it was dubbed S***wreck Cafe by someone who shall remain nameless:). We watched the Elmo in 4D show which the kids also loved!!  After that we headed over to ride Atlantis.  Dan, Nate, Karter, Traevn, Brekken, Peyton, and I hopped on and rode.  Brynlei was upset and cried because she was two inches too short to ride Atlantis.  She would have loved it.  I was a little shocked that the boys wanted to ride especially after seeing the huge hill we would be going on but they shocked me and boarded on.  The ride was awesome!!! We had to buy the photo that they take at the ride because the boys faces were priceless!  I think this may have been a once in a lifetime experience for Brekken but who knows.  Peyton LOVED it and kept saying that it didn't freak him out at all.  Once again we were there until dark.  After purchasing the kids some SeaWorld souvenirs/toys we headed over to the Skytower to take in San Diego.  It was beautiful to see the ocean, etc.  We left SeaWorld and headed out to eat at Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, which was very good.  As you can tell, this was an extremely long day and once again we crashed upon hitting the hotel.

San Diego 11.27.08

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Thanksgiving Day!  We all woke up early headed downstairs and ate breakfast with Grandma and Grandpa.  The kids were full of excitement awaiting the days adventures.  The weather was a little on the rainy side so we decided to take in a movie before heading to SeaWorld to see if the rain would let up.  We watched Bolt in 3D, the kids loved it!!  After the movie, the rain was gone and sun was beginning to shine through so we headed over to SeaWorld.  For Thanksgiving dinner we "Dined with Shamu."  This was a neat experience where the kids were fascinated by their up close and personal experience with Shamu (or rather Corky:)).  This day was perfect at SeaWorld because there wasn't very many people around so we were able to enjoy the park almost to ourselves.  We checked out the animal attractions and the boys rode Shipwreck Rapids getting wet of course.  Then we watched the Dolphin show where we sat in the splash zone (why go to SeaWorld if you don't get wet right?) but didn't end up getting splashed too much.  We were prepared with our ponchos though.  Then we headed over to the Seasame Street rides.  We rode Abby's Sea Star Spin, Oscar's Rocking Eel, and Elmo's Flying Fish.  The kids loved the rides especially Brynlei, she has absolutely no fear and didn't even mind when the spinning stars went super fast!  She also kept trying to stand up when her flying fish was high in the air,  I guess she feels she has to live it up like the boys.:)  After that we took in some more attractions and then headed over to get our seats for the Shamu Believe show.  Again we sat in the splash zone decked out in our ponchos.  The show was amazing!!!  It is unbelievable what they can train these animals to do.  By the time the show was over it was dark but the kids didn't want to leave so we headed over to check out the aquarium.  We ended up staying right until closing time.  Since it was Thanksgiving the only place open to eat was Jack in the Box, so we ate there.  Once again we all crashed back at the hotel at the end of another fun-filled day!

San Diego 11.26.08

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Today we left for San Diego.  Grandma and Grandpa Abbott came over bright and early to help us pack the truck and van up bringing with them hot dog shaped donuts for the kids breakfast.  The ride down went pretty smooth without too many, "Are we there yets?"  The kids watched a few movies, slept, ate snacks, and tried to contain their excitement.  We stopped for lunch in Barstow and then headed on our way again.  We made it to San Diego around 3-4 PM and checked in at the Marriott Residence Inn in Hotel Circle.  After getting our suites situated and vehicles unpacked we headed into Old Town to eat at Casa Guadalajara.  The food was good.  Back at the hotel we all crashed after a long day of driving and traveling.

HB Lynette

Happy Belated Birthday to Lynette.   We actually share a birthday but I thought that she deserved her own post.  Lynette is my older sister and one who I admire a lot!!  She is beautiful, outgoing, kind, a good friend, and someone who had to put up with me as a little sister growing up.  She is a great example to me and I look up to her so much!! I hope that she had an awesome day yesterday!! Love ya girl and I know that I was your favorite present on your fourth birthday (even though you say otherwise:))

 

This is one of the few times I'm compelled to drop a post on the BLOG

It's a super special day here at the Abbott's, We get to celebrate Crystal's big day. 

We love you babe and are happy that you're one year closer, and one year away from the

BIG 30!!!  We wish you a Happy Birthday and hope it's as special as you are to us!

LOVE U CJ!!!

*For DECEMBER, I love it!!! I love this season!

*For family.

*For a safe and awesome trip to San Diego last week!  (Pictures and post to follow soon, I promise.)

 *Ashley for babysitting last night so we could go to Nate's work party.

*For Nate taking the day off tomorrow to celebrate my birthday with me.

*For making it 10592 days so far.... Hopefully I can make it one more :)

*For family christmas parties coming up this weekend. 

*For Nate dealing with my "huge" mistake/misunderstanding from the trip! Hopefully, things will all work out! (I will give more details later)

*For a girls night tonight with my sisters, mom, and sister-in-law to see Twilight.  (I know I am like the only one that hasn't seen it yet, but at least I get to go while it is still in the theater.)

*Being able to spend time with my children....I know I have said it before but they make me a better person and just being around them makes everything else seem not so bad.

*Christmas music!

* For Nate and all he does for me!

 

Happy 8th Birthday Drew Ann.  Drew is my niece who is turning 8 years old today!!  She will be getting baptized on Saturday!  She is full of life and has tons of spunk.   We love you Drew and hope that all of your birthday wishes come true!