After the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland we got in the car and drove to San Diego. We probably got in before midnight so it was lights out right away, especially after our travel fiasco and early morning wake up call for Disney! As Mommy and Daddy unpacked, the kiddos and Papa John played cards!
Then it was off to the beach!!
Trevor learned to boogie board!
We weren't quite sure how Miss Diva would do with the water but she got right in!! YAY!
Still fun to run away from the waves!
Our first night we headed to a Mexican restaurant close to where we stay. Pretty sure we've gone here every year since we started coming!
Then pics on the pier!
Next day we took a walk on the boardwalk. Scooter ride for Trevor (so glad we ordered one and had it sent to Grandma and Papa's for them to drive with)
Ashley would usually fall asleep on our walks. The girl needs her sleep and has to catch up after 2 nights of far less sleep than she requires.
Day 2 repeat! Beach!
Then dinner!
Day 3, beach again!
And we found out that our favorite babysitter Bethany was in town. She couldn't wait to see the kids again and they couldn't wait to see her!
Mommy still got a little love :)
Sandcastle building all day every day!
Bethany joined us for happy hour at our place and then we went out for dinner!
Nightly bubble popping :)
And we went to Baked Bear before Bethany headed out. So good to see her!!!!!!! Miss her. Secretly praying that it works out for her to get a job in broadcasting in NWA!!!
Next day, beach and dinner on repeat! It's a really great routine that we have down pat!
Mommy and Daddy tried to go rollerblading down the boardwalk every day. While we are gone Trevor gets his iPad and Ashley naps. Ha! Once she did this!
We found the house Brian lived in his last year at University of San Diego:
Another day we took a break from our routine and checked out the little amusement park:
Trevor had his heart set on winning a blow-up emoji doll. We all tried to talk him out of wasting money but he showed us!!!!
Our boy has the kindest soul - he went back and traded the one he picked out to give one with heart eyes to his sister!!
But then it's back to routine!
We went to a yummy Italian place twice while in San Diego. Already dreaming of this place for next year!!
3 generations of Hillins boys!
One morning Papa got the kiddos donuts!
Then back to the beach!
And back to the Italian place!
Daddy also enjoyed Trevor's scooter:
Trevor loves wearing the shirt Hee Young gave him and it was oh so appropriate with his new favorite past time - boogie boarding!
Ashley tried it too!
This kid!!!!!!
Zzzzzz!
Our little bell ringer - wine time!!!
After some pics we headed down the boardwalk to World Famous to hopefully catch the green flash (HA!! AS IF IT REALLY EXISTS!)
We don't forget our key man! He loved letting us into each of the locked doors every time we came back!!
And that's a wrap! Until next year! This week is so special in our hearts, we look forward to time with Grandma Pauline and Papa John every year. Lots of laughter (and wine) and good memories!! Thank you Grandma and Papa for all of the meals, babysitting, treats and drinks! Love you! XOXO
