Trip to Cali {2013}

 Our trip to California started with a 5am wake up call...we wanted to get on the road early in hopes that Camden would sleep through half of the drive. He was so good in the car and I was pleasantly surprised. We made sure to stop for bathroom breaks, feedings, and just to stretch our legs. We only had a slight problem when we decided to stop to eat a buffet in Vegas...It was crazy busy because it was Presidents Day Weekend. After fighting crowds for an hour we decided to eat a Cafe and call it good :) We wanted to get back on the road and get to our destination.

Once we finally made it to San Diego we got checked in to our hotel, ate some Carl's Jr., and got some much needed shut eye. Camden didn't quite sleep as good as he does at home...a couple of nights he ended up in bed with us. We had some good snuggles though :) This kid is a loud sleeper :) It's a good thing he has his own room at home. 

The weather in San Diego was so beautiful! It was so nice to get out of the snow and enjoy the sun. It only rained one day while we were there, but we had our poncho's, so it really wasn't all that bad :) 

 Here are some of the fun things we did while on vacation...

We went to Bernini's Cafe. Steve introduced us to this place and it didn't disappoint. We actually ate there two or three times through out the trip...it was that good :)

We went to La Jolla Cove and checked out the seals. They were so cute and so much fun to watch and plus...the weather was fantastic, so we just enjoyed being in the sun.

  

We went to the San Diego Zoo. This was our Rainy day. We still had a ton of fun and saw so many cool animals. That zoo is HUGE, even bigger than I remembered it from the last time I was there.

We saw the new baby Panda...So cute! 

  

The rain made us a little kooky...

We visited Coronado Island and enjoyed $6 Cokes and $8 fries, but it was fun :) The sea Breeze was a little cold, but the beach was beautiful. I would love to go back here again. I loved all the little boardwalks and shops. 

 

We went to Seaport Village where there was the pier, shops, restaurants, people flying kits, and a beautiful view of the bridge over to Coronado Island. This place was so relaxing to visit and I couldn't get enough of the weather. IT IS BEAUTIFUL! John enjoyed a Weztel Pretzel and I enjoyed my chocolate covered strawberry. Camden enjoyed being in his carrier and the sun...after all he had never really been outside in the sun until this vacation. 

 

We went to Disneyland... oh, where do I begin with this. Instead of writing about how it wasn't what I expected it to be, I'll jot down (for my memory) the things that need to be different next time we go :) 

- even though it wasn't supposed to be busy that day, a whole slew of children were there that were in schools bands...call Disney before hand and ask if they have any special events going on. The lines were out of control, like summer out of control. That doesn't really mix well with a babe in tow.

- don't do two parks in one day...with a baby you need ample time. Feeling rushed to get from one attraction to the next doesn't work so well. There are breaks that need to be taken to feed and change diapers.

- whoever we go with...have them help with Camden in the bathroom. Two people changing a baby can go much faster than me doing it by myself. 

We did go on some fun rides and Camden really loved Little Mermaid and also Pirates of Caribbean. We watched the parade at night, but he was asleep the entire time...poor little guy was so wore out from all the fun things to see. The drive back to San Diego was a breeze, he was zonked the entire time. 

I feel more prepared now for the next time we go...

 

 

Some other activities we did in San Diego that aren't picture...

- we got in the hot tub.

- went shopping at a really awesome mall by our hotel. I NEVER go on vacation and not visit a mall. Shopping is therapy :)

- we took naps in the middle of the day

-  we watched the "hometown dates" on bachelor...just because we were out of town doesn't mean we could miss this show.

- we ate at Corner Bakery, Cheesecake Factory, and about a million other places. I swear I gained 10 lbs. in soda alone on this trip.   

The trip was great...it was nice to see the sun and even get a little sunburned :) just a little rosey red cheeks. We were excited to get home and see Charlie and also get Camden back on a normal sleeping schedule...in his own bed :) I miss you already San Diego and Disneyland...we can't wait to see you again (maybe in another year)