San Diego

Our plans were to be in L.A. for two weekends, one for Kendall's wedding and one so I could run the Angeles Crest Endurance Run, but the race was cancelled this year because of the Station fire. So we had lots of extra days to play in Southern California. On Tuesday (Sept. 15th) we traveled down to San Diego to hang out with my cousin Ed and his family. It is embarassing to admit we've never met each other's sons, especially since they are so close in age.

The kids hit it off right away and the age matching was perfect. Plus all the kids found Mac to be super-exciting. then again, who doesn't??

Besides being consumed by a man-eating hammock, we diverted ourselves with a trip to Sea World! This time we even let Liam come. Good thing, too, because the walrus really wanted to give him a big kiss.

And Megan continued to work on her comfort level with humans dressed as TV characters.

We were marine oogling maniacs till mid-afternoon. Then Ed and james joined us and we hung out in the kids play and ride area till the park closed. We had a couple of sleepy kids in the car on the way home.

Everyone rallied to celebrate Caroline's 4th birthday and enjoy a big slice of vegan chocolate cake!