CALIFORNIA

We had the opportunity to go to California Oct. 9-18!! We went with the whole Boyack family and had such a great time. It was fun to spend with week with family! Here are some highlights off the trip:

We spent Friday and Saturday with Courtney, Kim, Ashten, Hayden, Eathen, Allicen and Jacksen. It was so fun to see them and be able to spend time with them. They were also able to come to a couple of parks with us. Thanks so much for having us! We had a great time with you.


The kids playing in the water


Tyler in a little car...he loved being in there.


Their dog...Barbosa. Makena loves this dog and talks about him all the time.


Playing in the water.


Cute Allicen.


Jacksen wearing Allicen's underwear. It was so cute to watch him walk around with these on.

We also went to the San Diego Zoo. This zoo is so big, yet so cool. It was fun to walk around and see animals that we don't have at our zoo here.


Panda Bear.


These hippos were fun to watch swim...the kids loved watching them.


They have a petting zoo there where the kids could pet bunnies, sheep and goats. This was a highlight of the zoo for the girls.


Makena and Allicen on the bus. It was easier to use the bus to get to the animals that you want to see.


Tyler and Makena at the hippo exhibit.


Cute Koala.

One day while walking down town Capistrano...we came across a park and let the kids play there.


Makena having a great time.


Tyler playing with the wood chips.


Kali climbing.


Katie and Jacob...had to put this one in for you Katie!

We went to Sea World 2 times during the week.


Tyler touching a sting ray.


Kali touching a star fish.


Makena with the star fish she had dad collect. At one point she had 12 lined up.


Shamu.


Kali, Tyler, Makena, Ryan and Gretchen.


Makena and Kali looking at the Balooga Whales.


Tyler touching a dolphin. He had a great time playing with the water.


Kali touching a dolphin. She was scared to death, but finally touched it.


Makena touching a dolphin. She was so afraid, she had a tight grip on Jarel. But she was brave and touched the dolphin.

We stayed at a beach home on Capistrano Beach. I did that growing up before, this was a first for Jarel and the kids. It is so fun to just walk outside the door and have the sand and ocean right there. We liked walking along the ocean in the mornings. We saw a seal and some dolphins one morning and also had the opportunity to see pelicans diving into the water to catch fish. The girls loved being able to dig and get dirty and wet whenever they wanted. I went boogey boarding a couple of times. Just fun to be there on the beach.


Tyler and Kali playing in the sand.


Jarel burying Makena in the sand.


Tyler was so happy being outside.


Uncle Jacob buried Kali in the sand...he tried hard to keep Kali buried, but she escaped every time.


Gretchen and Makena by the fire. We had a hot dog roast one night on the beach. That was so much fun.

We went to Disneyland and California Adventures for 1 day.


Disneyland was all decorated for Halloween. This was on main street. It was fun to see all the decorations and all the characters in their Halloween costumes.


Jarel and Kali on the tea cups.


Mickey and Makena...the girls did not like the characters this year. (this picture was only caught because Mickey surprised Makena) Makena and Kali only wanted to look at the characters but not get close to them at all. Tyler didn't care, he loved Goofy and Pluto.


Kali and Makena being sprinkled with fairy dust. They got to make a wish.


With Mater and Lighting McQueen at California Adventures.

It was a very fun vacation. Great memories and experiences. Thanks Dad and Mom for a wonderful time. We love you!!