Monday, February 11, 2013

Last Year

 One year ago today we were headed to San Diego for a little vacay.

It is amazing to me all that can change in one year's time.
 Looking back through these photographs, it certainly seems like a lifetime ago, rather than a mere 365 {ahem, 366} days.

I feel like taking a little walk down memory lane . . . join me?

Miss Kam was SO excited to board a plane. 
So excited.
She still talks about it.
She talks about our hotel too {it was pretty luxurious}.
She is such a joy to take places, because she delights so much in it.

Here she is, looking for our flight ;)
 
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Our hotel opened up to a beautiful outdoor village of boutiques.
It was pretty much heaven to a bunch of girly girls.
 
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When we tired of shopping
{honestly, we didn't tire of it, but we thought we should see the beach too}
We made a trip to Coronado.
 
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It was a gorgeous, sunny day.

Some of us enjoyed the sand more than others . . .
 
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Some of us wondered what it might be like to sample the sand . . .
 
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And later in the week, Sea World.
So much fun for the girls.
 
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Oops, snuck another shopping pic in here, and I'm too lazy to move it. . .
 
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Back to Sea World . . .
What fun!
This is one of my all time favorite shots of Jeremy and Sierra.
So happy and carefree.
Love this.
 
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There were so many animals to see.
Goodness, they were gorgeous.

And happy :)
Doesn't it look like this guy is smiling at us?
 
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My but they make a lot of noise!
 
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And the sea turtles.
Oh how I love them.
 
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 Our trip seemed to fly right by . . .

{Look at how little my girls are.  Crazy how much they grow in a year!}
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Before we knew it, it was time to head home. 
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And we were all sad to say goodbye :(
 
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 Our trip to San Diego was one of the most treasured gifts we have ever received.
I always say that we would much rather have experiences, make memories,
than accumulate more things.

And we made so many precious memories on that trip.
 
 
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7 comments :

Kelli said...

I love San Diego and I remember how excited you were to go. How fun to go back and remember such a joyful time.

Jenny said...

I can't believe that was already a year ago! That looks like it was such a fun trip! I love vacations!

marie said...

I agree with your thoughts on experiences rather than things. After seeing La Reve last month in Las Vegas I am dying to take the kids. I know they would love it more than any toy on earth.

Foursons said...

I remember this trip and it really was a great one for y'all! The girls have all grown soooo much in a year.

Colleen said...

Yes, I agree Liz, I would much rather save my money for a family vacation than to buy someTHING. My kids always talk about the places we've been, but toys get shoved behind the couch and forgotten :)

Emmy said...

That picture of them on the ride is amazing! What a capture! And looks like it was a great vacation. My kids have never been to Sea World- though we don't live that far from it; but isn't that the way it often is, you don't see the things right by you.

Kelli W said...

It looks like an amazing trip! Makes me want to pack up the boys and head back to CA:)

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