This year we propositioned our children for a trip to Disneyland and Sea World in California, the catch --- Santa would not be coming this year as a result. The children didn't take much time to unanimously decide in favor of our proposition. The younger boys and I wrote Santa a letter telling him not to come this year because we would be gone. (He did deliver stockings on Christmas morning to our hotel room).
School ended on the 22nd of Dec. and so we headed out the next day despite threats of snow. We stayed the first night in St. George, UT with my parents then hit the road at 5:30 AM the next day (Christmas Eve) strait to Disneyland. Disneyland is a magical place especially IF you have children to share it with. We loved their oohs and aahhs, the comments were priceless. We had a great time together! We had decided this was the best time to go with the possibility of our children leaving the "nest" looming in the next several months. It was. (A word of advice however to my loyal readers - DON'T go on Christmas!!! It is the busiest day of the year and very, VERY crowded!) The weather was spectacular the whole time we were in California. We couldn't get over the green grass and beautiful flowers everywhere.
After spending three days at Disneyland, we spent Sunday going to church in Los Angelos near the LA Temple. We then visited the temple (I can still smell the flowers!) then we headed to San Diego to visit the temple there.
The next day was spent at Sea World. The kids enjoyed the shows and loved interacting with the sea life.
The following day we went to the San Diego Zoo then visited the national cemetery and finally ended on Coronado Island beach where Whitney and I spent our honeymoon. It was spectacular. We watched the sunset together. I should've known the kids would get wet - it's a given when going to the beach even if it is December!
Needless to say, we were worn out from all the walking but the good thing is we stayed trim doing so and we made memories to last a lifetime. The kids were ready to head home. We spent the next night in St. George again, this time visiting with Scott & Sundy and Kerri & Mark (and kids). The weather was great to return home New Years Eve and we made good time so that we could enjoy a family party of games,videos, and toasting in the New Year 2010 with ginger ale.
I must admit that I missed Christmas at home but would not trade this experience for the world. I feel so blessed to have been able to go and am thankful for supportive relatives as well.
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