July Was Good - Mostly

We headed out on the morning of July 4th so we could spend the 4th and the whole week after camping at Silver Strand Beach in Coronado. We got almost to Yuma when someone flagged us down to let us know that our trailer was smoking. We pulled over. John investigated. NOT GOOD! We drove super, super slow to the nearest rest stop (just a parking lot for trucks - no bathrooms but still smelled like one!!) That is where we spent the rest of our July 4th holiday. Sweating to death on the side of the road. There were no parts stores open, so there we stayed until we were rescued by Paul and John Sr. the next morning.

We Finally got to the beautiful, yet a little cold and windy, beach where we would live for the the next week with the McDowell Clan.






We quickly learned that salt water, sunscreen and eye rubbing makes our children look as if they have been beaten.





We spent a fun day at Legoland. The kids love it there! The lines were pretty bad so we didn't get to do as many rides as we wanted, but it was fun to see all the lego creations and the water park was pretty fun too.

After church on Sunday we went to the Mormon Battalion museum. We met up with our friends the Bickles, who were staying at another beach nearby. We've been to the museum before, and it never disappoints. It's one of our favorite places to go in San Diego. 

We also spent a day at SeaWorld. The Shamu show was a bit disappointing, but everything else was fun.We loved the new Manta roller coaster, and the dolphin show. John discovered the all you can eat wristband, so his day revolved around finding places where he could take advantage, and he fully did! Seaworld got their payback by having a bird poop on Johns hand. TOO FUNNY!

A couple years ago when we went to Sea World, Jack wasn't tall enough to go on the Atlantis ride and he was so disappointed. He talked about it and even prayed about it for months after that. He was super excited to finally have his chance to ride it. But he hated it! He started crying after the first drop and continued screaming for the rest of the ride. Oh well. 

Tate spent more time in the water than all of us combined. He loved boogie boarding and stayed out as long as he could. He also loved searching for shells and treasures on the beach. 

We had a WONDERFUL trip to the beach and can't wait to do it again. 

Just a few other pics from July......Jack helped Jos put this robe on, but couldn't find the belt for it so he just improvised with his Sunday belt. He was so proud of himself. 

Tate found all this gear in one of dad's storage bins at the property and had a great time getting all dressed up. He thought he looked super tough.