San Diego and more

We are back fron sunny CA, but NO Sissy did not get to join us. She just wanted to wear some ROCK STAR shades just like Susanna, what cute sisters!!!


Last week we traveled to San Diego to visit with Uncle Ric, Aunt Nessa, and Cousin Rich. We had a wonderful visit and had a lot of fun! It took a day to adjust to the time change and by the time we were back to normal it was time to go home. Next time we will have to make our trip longer! While in CA we were able to visit Seal Beach in La Jolla, the San Diego Zoo, and participate in baby Richs' baptism. What a great trip... we miss yall already!



The flights were LONG but Susanna was amazing!! She really surprised both Miguel and I with how well she behaved on the plane. She would sit patiently on our laps, eat a snack, take a nap, and LOVE take-off and landings! She actually loved the landings sooooo much she would grin ear to ear, clap her hands, and squeal in delight! The more turbulence and the rougher the landing the more she enjoyed it! She definitely put on a show for the other passengers.

The first day after we arrived was mostly spent sleeping and adjusting the time change. Susanna was SERIOUSLY jet-lagged and spent the entire day catching up on her beauty rest. It was nice and allowed Miguel and I to take naps as well. By Friday we were all feeling more rested and able to leave the house and do some touring. Ric and Nessa brought us to Seal Beach in La Jolla... it was beautiful! The poor seals had been chased off their beach but we could see them resting on a rock nearby. I wish Susanna could of seen them but maybe next time! Otherwise we enjoyed a nice walk and the views of the ocean and beach.





Next was the San Diego Zoo. This was Susanna's first zoo trip and both Miguel and I were very excited for her. She has recently become very interested in her animal books so we knew she would have a great time. Her favorite of the day were the gorillas and the elephants. At the gorilla exhibit she even had one of the gorillas come directly up to her as if it saw her through the glass and wanted to touch her. She LOVED IT and it was so neat watching her face as she discovered the animals. She pointed to many of the animals, even the elephants, and called them "Sissy" and we had to remind her that Sissy was back home in NC. We had no idea how much she loved her doggie until she was without her, they truly are best friends :)





We spent our last day celebrating baby Richs' baptism. The ceremony was wonderful and Miguel and I are proud to be his godparents. Rich looked very cute and handsome in his all white attire! After the baptism Ric and Nessa had a cookout at their house and all the food was wonderful.



We had a great time visiting with Ric and Nessa and loved meeting Rich. Susanna really had a lot of fun with her cousin, sharing toys, books, and showing him how he can someday run around his house! Susanna is now 15 months and Rich is 6 months but despite the age difference they really entertained each other and were really cute together.