Polar Bear Plunge

Tweet On our recent vacation to Southern California, we asked the kids what they wanted to see. “The Zoo!” they emphatically responded. It never fails, we always enjoy the world famous San Diego Zoo.  They have the most animals, the best new exhibits and are always improving old ones.  And the Polar Bear Plunge is [...]

Sunset on the Pier

Tweet We witnessed some of the most beautiful sunsets, while vacationing in San Diego, last month. This picture was taken on the pier in Ocean Beach – A rare and golden moment of silence, inspired by awe. Visit more Wordless Wednesday participants at 5 Minutes for Mom and Angry Julie Monday. Visit Wordful Wednesday participants [...]

On Vacation :: Cabrillo National Monument

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On Vacation :: Ciao Bella

Tweet I had a hankering for spaghetti, the kids were begging for pizza, and Ray wanted to head down to Ocean Beach. So off we went. It just so happens that there is a fabulous little Italian restaurant right in Ocean Beach, called Ciao Bella. Magnifico!

The Bay and the Point in San Diego

Tweet Just past Point Loma Nazarene College in San Diego lies one of our family’s favorite hidden gems – Cabrillo National Monument. It’s got great views of San Diego Bay, the downtown San Diego skyline and Coronado Island, but that’s not the best part. Named for Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo who was the first European to [...]

San Diego Zoo’s Elephant Odyssey Proves to be Sticky

Tweet No trip to San Diego is complete without taking the kids and heading into Balboa Park to visit the world famous San Diego Zoo. The many exotic plants, birds, winding tree covered trails and unique animal enclosures always provide a great family atmosphere.  And it’s a great place to eat.  My favorite is lunch [...]

Adventures in LEGOLAND

Tweet a guest post by Ray (my hubby) VIDEO After arriving later than expected at our condo in San Diego, we decided that the best way to relax with five boys (and Julia) would be to go to LEGOLAND the next day… Turns out we didn’t do much relaxing, but we did have a great [...]

The World Famous San Diego Zoo

Tweet a guest post by Ray (my hubby) It was a dark and stormy night…actually, that’s the beginning of another story. It was quite a nice day when we first drove through Balboa Park’s tree lined streets. As we approached the San Diego Zoo’s parking lot, there was electricity in the air. More than likely [...]

Vacationing in Southern California

Tweet Whether you plan to hit the beaches, visit the San Diego Zoo, spend some time at LegoLand, or play at Disneyland and California Adventure, any time is a good time for a visit to Southern California. And with Christmas vacation just around the corner, there is magic to be found. In the next few [...]

Wordless Wednesday — SandBaby

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