We had a wonderful surprise vacation.
Jim planned it, and Sevyn and I didn't know where we were going until we got to the gate. Nope, didn't even know where we were going at the ticket counter, he was cryptic. We ended up in San Diego, which was awesome.
We flew out on Wednesday morning. By the time we got to San Diego, Sevyn was in desperate need of a nap. We checked in to our hotel, which was AWESOME, a bit early and laid Sevyn down for a nap.
That afternoon, we went walking on the beach, saw a bunch of seals laid up on rocks, and played in the grass. Sevyn had a great time stretching her legs and running around.
That evening we went to a great Mexican food restaurant, that we stumbled upon. Probably some of the best mexican food I have ever had, and most people know how much I LOVE Mexican food.
While we were having dinner, (and Sevyn was on the verge of a meltdown) we saw Phil Mickleson walk in. Jim did a walk around just to be sure. I googled his hometown and apparently he was born in San Diego, so maybe he was visiting family on the holiday weekend.
On Thursday morning, we went to Legoland! It was awesome!! I really enjoyed our time there. Sevyn had a lot of fun running around the park.
They had an area called Minitown USA, and it was all these famous buildings built completely out of legos. It was awesome!
Sevyn enjoyed playing in "Duplotown" but she was so tired by this point that we had to leave pretty quickly. She couldn't even walk straight, and fell several times! Everything in Legoland is truly made of legos, for example . . . this lion! Amazing huh?
Thursday evening, after Sevyn's LONG nap, we went to the Padre's game at Petco Park. It was a beautiful park, and we had a special visit by Friar! Sevyn apparently doesn't enjoy other mascots as much as she does her daddy. I think if Jim would have been in season, and she was accustom to seeing costume characters still, she would have reacted differently. But since she hasn't seen him in costume in a while, or any character, I think she was a little freaked out. That and Friar looks a LOT like a person . . .
Friday morning we went to the Birch Aquarium. This was a good opportunity to see some of the pacific marine life without having to get into the 60 degree water. Sevyn got to touch a starfish . . . she wasn't that impressed, but that was mostly because she wanted to go get her fruit loops in her stroller.
This is what the Kelp Forest looks like. It brought back lots of memories for me, when I got the opportunity to dive the Monterrey Bay Aquarium (Kelp Forest exhibit) back when I was hosting the scuba diving show. The water is unbelievably cold in these exhibits, so I was glad to be on the opposite side of the glass this time! Its beautiful though, no matter what side you are on!
Friday afternoon/evening, we spent the day sightseeing. We visitied Hotel de Coronado (its famous), the town of Cornoado, which was decorated for the 4th of July. We played in a large park with a great playgound, and gazebo. Sevyn enjoyed just running around.
We also went to Point Loma which is a beautiful lookout point, that overseas San Diego, near the military base. As we drove there we passed thousands of military grave stones lined in straight rows. It was beautiful, but sad at the same time, especially, when you consider that this is 4th of July weekend.
Before we went back to the hotel we played on the beach some more. Sevyn really fell in love with playing in the sand. Up until now she hasn't cared for it much, but she really loved pouring it on her toes and mine!
Overall it was a WONDERFUL trip. We really enjoyed our trip, and had a great time. Sevyn was a challenge on the flight home. But I think mostly she was eager to get home.
I guess there was one other thing that we learned . . . Sevyn is allergic to Strawberries. She completely broke out in a full body rash, it took most of the trip to go away. At least we know now!
Jim did a GREAT job planning our vacation. Surprises can be stressful for me because I like to be the "planner" but sometimes it is just GREAT not to have to plan! I am so thankful for a husband that will take the initiative and plan a vacation for us!
2 comments:
That's awesome that Jim surprised you and planned everything. I have never been to San Diego but have always heard good things. We are in Michigan right now and I can relate to your plane experience. We took Isaac's car seat on the plane this time (now that he's 2, have to buy a ticket anyway) and it made a world of difference. Glad you had a great vacation!
Beth, good to hear that it gets better with a car seat. I am not looking forward to paying for an extra seat on a flight in the future, but will be HAPPY for her to have her own space. A car seat sounds like a great idea too!
When Issac gets a bit older you should DEFINITELY take him to legoland . . . around age 5 -7 is the PERFECT age for him to experience that place. Sevyn really loved it now, but I am sure she would love it even more as she gets older.
Grapevine Mills Mall is building a "mini" legoland that is suppose to open in March! That will be a lot of fun too, I think!
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