California trip part 1, San Diego

Two weeks ago Sydney and I made the long trip out to California.  Figured this will be the last trip with only one kid.  The first 1/2 of the week we were in San Diego.

We tried to take Sydney to Legoland, but when we got there it was closed.  Luckily there is an aquarium next door, so we hit that up.  Here is Sydney inside one of the tanks.

There was a small display of legos that she didn't want to leave.

Checking out the stingrays.

Sydney and her little cousin Sophie, who she called Soapy.

Sharing goldfish with Sophie.

Running along the boardwalk in Mission Beach.

So happy to be at the beach

Posing with Sophie at the beach.

One last look at the ocean before we leave.

California trip part 2, LA

The second 1/2 of the week we went up to LA.  Thanks to Faby and Kayla for the ride up!!

Hanging w/ Papa in his car.

Sydney and Papa
Sydney and Nana

Sydney and I were lucky enough to be taken to breakfast for my birthday by my cousin Brooke and her husband Aaron.  Sydney was enjoying her first lollipop.

Tori came up from the OC to see Sydney and I.  It was a quick trip, but we're so glad she came!!

Sydney working on her jumpshot...her dad is VERY proud of her form!!

New best friends, Sydney and Kayla.

Sydney and Mike's cousin Sarah, who was visiting from Italy.

Sydney and Kayla making silly faces

Tongues out.

Sad faces

Hands up.

Crazy girl!!

Fairy wings w/ cousin Michael's flip-flops on.

Checking out Michael.