Then there's my fun

This is my fun and only my fun....the kids just put up with me.








I love this looking over the glasses thing she does....She is really good at it. It always makes me smile.

Cabrillo National Monument

Kyle needed to visit a National Monument to complete one of the requirements for his Citizenship badge for Scouts. So we decided to visit Cabrillo National Monument. You can see so much. It's out on Point Loma. There is also a National Cemetary there that is so beautiful. On the hills, green grass and overlooking the ocean. It's really beautiful.


Old Point Loma Lighthouse. We were able to go inside and see what it looks like inside the lighthouse. That was very fun and interesting.




Mom, Mom.....look what I see

Two jets as they were taking off from the military base. It was very impressive to hear the engines and see the speed of them both. I was only able to get a picture of one of them however.

We love the beach

What's a trip to the beach without burying someone....Nathan is always a willing subject.


Good Friends

Kayla's Sandcastle

Kyle after riding the waves

More great friends

You have to fly a kite while at the beach

Whose Tired?

This picture says it all. After two full days of pounding the Disneyland pavement "Roller Coaster Queen" Kayla ran out of steam. This is all that was left of her as we loaded up the car and headed back to the condo. It was only a 50 minute drive back to the condo from Anaheim. That part was really nice also. Didn't take long to get back.

DISNEYLAND....Need I Say More?

Well Wednesday and Thursday were our days at Disneyland and California Adventure. Robert and I haven't been there for 14 years, so much of it has changed. Like the addition of California Adventure. It took us the most part of the 1st day to get the system figured out with the fast passes and line standing. We all had a lot of fun and the kids were in heaven. The roller coaster queen (Kayla) was in her element. She road all the coasters in Disneyland and all in California Adventure except "California Screamin'". She was too short for that one. Oh well....that will give us something to hopefully go back for in a few years (or maybe 10 or 20). We will have to see how long it takes us to get our feet back to normal. The weather was great and cool and everyone enjoyed our vacation.

How do I spell Fun....L E G O L A N D

I don't know why....I guess it's just more my speed. I'm not all for standing around in lines forever (like Disneyland). We have always managed to hit Legoland on the off peak season and hardly ever stand in a line to get on a ride. I guess maybe we're just spoiled. But in my opinion, standing in lines is for the birds!!!! Kayla loves the rollercoasters. She is roller queen. She went on this one at legoland about 5 or 6 times. She just can't get enough.

There's no place like home !

Well....the saying says it all. There's no place like home. Our San Diego Vacation was so mucn fun. We started out last Saturday and drove to Oceanside, California. We stayed there at a wonderful condo that we have rented for the past 8 or 9 years. It is perfect for our family. Our good friends the Curtis's went with us and were close by in another condo in the same complex. The boys loved having friends with them. It was a great source of entertainment for all involved. Anyway here is a picture of the condo.

Anyone see a Leopard?

I forgot to post these the other day. Robert and I were out on a "date" the other night and ran across this Halloween Costume for Kayla. We both thought it was "purr-fect" for her since she's obsessed with her little Leopard. She was thrilled with it. She's worn it several times since we brought it home. She will have lots of fun for Halloween.

We're Off !

This is the view from the balcony. I can't wait till I'm standing there tomorrow evening.

Well Fall Break has finally arrived and the Branch Family is off to our very favorite vacation location, Oceanside, California. It's absolutely wonderful and we are all so excited to be going. We will hit the ever famous....Legoland on Monday and then on Wednesday we will drive up to Anaheim....you guessed it....to go to Disneyland for two fun filled days. The kids can hardly wait. This will be their first time to go to Disneyland. We should have lots and lots of pictures to share when we get back next Saturday. However don't expect anything Saturday night...I'm sure nothing will happen until Monday when everyone is back to school....or maybe even tuesday. Take care and I will check in next week.