Wednesday, November 4

I guess it's our turn!

Ok! Here's an update of our AZ/California trip! First was my 20 year reunion.....very fun.... and we stopped by our home. It still looks the same, just bigger trees. Coolidge has changed so much - for the better. You''ll have to look on my face book page to find pictures of my reunion.

Next, the zoo. Yes, she wears these - CONSTANTLY!!! And LOVES them. We were practically the only ones at the zoo for the first few hours. It was so fun.

Duh - flamingos!


If these two things aren't identical, I don't know what is! This poster was
next to the reptile exhibit. Pretty good impersonation Joseph!

Self explanitory!



I love Giraffes. They are so fascinating to me. Jill thought they stunk. She kept holding her nose. They DID stink.

On to the greatest show on earth (even better than Phantom!)


AMAZING!!!
Yes Karina, it stills brings 'chills to my soul' to look at the picture.



We watched to show twice this day. The dolphin show was not operating, under construction. The penguins and sharks were also soooooo fun.




Then, we went on a cruise...........not on this ship :( But
look at the size of this thing!!!!

The beach! IT was sooooooo much fun. Julie was a bit aprrehensive about
this whole burying her.



Thats all! It was such a fun family trip and can't wait for the next one - in about 5 years?
It was so fun to take the kids to these places. The best part was at the hotel each night. We were no sooner thru the door when the 'children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of Shamu, danced thru their heads!' This trip plumb wore them out!


6 comments:

Grandpa and Grandma Brooks said...

Oh those were great photos ReNae, and brings back such fond memories of our trips to see Sea World and the beach. The family pictures are so cute. And yes, the house does look the same except for the trees. Memories are wonderful with photos to help. Mom

Bittings said...

ReNae!! You'll finally be happy to know that yes that shamu picture did bring chills to me!! ........ JK! You are so funny!
Love all the pictures! Especially the one of Julie and her sunglasses! They are so cute, but looks like you didn't let her wear them in the other pictures... is that why she doesn't look to happy in some of them?
Well, next time you guys go, we want to come too... just so I can be emotionally tied to shamu too!! ha ha

Unknown said...

I Love the photos, ReNae! Sounds like you had a ton of fun on the beach and watching the Sham-wow I mean Shamu show. Even Rick looks like he's basically having a good time. Cute family. We did the san diego vacay thingy too, but when we were first married and had no children. It would be fun to go back with the kids this time.
--Scott

Bruce and Becky said...

Hey--don't wait 5 years to do it again. Becky and I want to go take the kids to the beach, etc. sometime in the Spring. We want to go when it's not crowded yet, and not too hot, so we're thinking maybe at the middle or end of May. Anyone wanna come with us? Our kids will have more fun with cousins along.
Bruce

Grandpa and Grandma Brooks said...

How about two over weight, blind, deaf but willing ex-missionarios? We will go if you will not make the analogy of the whale thing!

Bruce and Becky said...

Hey mom, do you like how I trimmed the trees for you again in the front yard?