Sea World Day 1

The first thing we did in San Diego was find a Target. I of course always pick a hotel close by one and this is proof of that I was brilliant to do so. When we got to San Diego we couldn't find our camera. How were we going to capture all of Bella's joyful faces in viewing this wonderful place for the first time? Answer- Target. We went a got a pack of 2 disposable cameras and thought Bella might think it was fun to be able to take her own pictures. We also had our cell phones so we would be able to use those. We were ready for Sea World the next morning.

We got there close to when it opened and Bella was instantly obsessed with the "snuggles". All of the stuffed animals that they sell in the kiosks everywhere. She was more excited to see all of those than some of the animals that we saw. The first day we spent going to the shows and all of the animal exhibits.


the girls all ready to see everything! (sorry mom for the windblown hair look.)

The dolphin show is first up.







Then the penguins







Seals



"Mom can I PLLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEE get my snuggle now? I made it past lunch without one.. . ."

The chosen snuggle, and finally happy.

The seal show was so funny. The host will be the perfect job for cousin Ammon.



Shamu- always amazing.







We left just before the park was going to close. It was a great day and we were all exhausted from all of the walking and ready to go hang out at the hotel.

The Drive

I have been wanting to go on vaction for like forever. I thought about Disney a lot but Bella hasn't been to a lot of "park" style and I heard about some of the lines at Disney and thought we should try something else first. Our spring break vacation this year is to San Diego, the big part being at Sea World. We haven't done a big road trip since Bella was a baby and I dragged (willingly) my mom with us too so we broke the trip up with a night in Vegas. I am not a fan of Vegas and therfore do not take pictures of it- anymore. The next day we were off to San Diego. After getting stuck in slow/ heavy traffic on I-15 we stopped in Barstow at the outlet Mall to stretch our legs, have a picinic and I even got 5 minutes in the shoe store. Now on to warmer (cross our fingers) weather.

In one month we will finally be here


and hoping to spend some time here.

I can't wait.

question

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Cousin's Day

This year for cousin Micah's birthday they all got together at the Treehouse Museum in Ogden. It was a great place for all to play and learn about different places and people.

Playing school. Bella was the teacher.

They have a play that they put on and invite some of the children to be characters. Bella was able to be a bunny. She took it very serious and hopped the entire time even though the hood of the costume fell over her eyes and she couldn't see anything. Usually she pretends to be a dog so she was a bunny whose tounge was hanging out. She was so cute!

It was a fun day, and I know Bella enjoyed it more since she was playing with cousins, not jus boring mom and dad.

Bella's friend party

This year for Bella's birthday party with friends we had a party at the aquarium. She was able to invite 3 girl friends from school and the 4 boy friends she has. It worked out great that the boys were just as entertained as the girls. Surprisingly I think their favorite activity was playing hide and seek under the pizza table.


She was so happy to wear such a fancy party dress.

I love a cupcake cake!
Bella and Olivia
Everyone enjoying pizza




They went on a scavenger hunt through the aquarium to learn more about the animals.

Spoiled even more-


I know I am so in the way but I LOVE the look on Bella's face. That is joy.