Better late than never on this one. We went to San Clemente/San Diego a month ago...Summer is winding down for us with less than a week before the start of the 4th grade for Shannon. So, it's about time I post these. : )
Thank you to my generous parents for affording the kids and I the luxury of a week in the beautiful state of CA. We had a great time! Sixty-eight degrees was the average temperature. There were plenty of clouds, but I'll take that over 113 any day.
Some photo highlights of our week:
San Clemente Beach
Beach lounging
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Touring an historic mission in San Juan Capistrano
The remains of the original church completed in 1797 but destroyed in an earthquake in 1812.
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The San Diego Zoo
Monkey Wrestling.
See how the monkey is pleading for mercy. He was no match for Ben...
Up close and personal with a peacock
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A day at the Del
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Tour of the USS Midway ~San Diego
This aircraft carrier was in service from WWII to the first Gulf War. It's an amazing and fascinating piece of American history. Well worth a visit next time you're in SD.
Spent some time in the brig...Ben looks all too happy to be there, and Shannon is practicing her hardened-criminal face...pretty convincing, I think.
The flight deck had all kinds of helicopters and jets to look at and some to climb in. The kids were ready to strap in and take off.
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Thanks again for such a great time, Gramma and Grampa. You're such a blessing to us. : )
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Touring an historic mission in San Juan Capistrano
The remains of the original church completed in 1797 but destroyed in an earthquake in 1812.
~~~
The San Diego Zoo
Monkey Wrestling.
See how the monkey is pleading for mercy. He was no match for Ben...
Up close and personal with a peacock
~~~
A day at the Del
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Tour of the USS Midway ~San Diego
This aircraft carrier was in service from WWII to the first Gulf War. It's an amazing and fascinating piece of American history. Well worth a visit next time you're in SD.
Spent some time in the brig...Ben looks all too happy to be there, and Shannon is practicing her hardened-criminal face...pretty convincing, I think.
The flight deck had all kinds of helicopters and jets to look at and some to climb in. The kids were ready to strap in and take off.
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Thanks again for such a great time, Gramma and Grampa. You're such a blessing to us. : )
2 comments:
Great pictures, great week, next year Im getting a van so we can drag JT along.
Dad
Looks like a great trip! Did Ben really sit still long enough for Shannon to bury him :)?!
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