Cabrillo National Monument

Chiki & I wanted to take the ladies, somewhere to check out some tide pools.  Since there are only two areas within the San Diego area that has them,  we headed to the one place we hadn't been ... Cabrillo National Park.   

The park is located on Point Loma, and costs only $5 to enter and has some of the most stunning views of the city, but if you are looking for a great place with the kiddos  ... this is not the place for you.  Unfortunately the tide pools were closed and so all that was left, was to hike around and read about the history of the area.  And for those of you who have kids, know just how enjoyable and relaxing that can be.  Sarcasm ... much, much sarcasm.

We easily entertain ourselves

The scenery

Since we were already in the car and 2 of the 3 chill in's had a stuffy nose, we decided to continue our drive around the south end of the county.  And that is how we ended up here:

All I can say is OOPS.  Enough said.

And then here: we met up with an old friend of Chiki's from the Navy 

"Fernando"

Man, us Carbajal's are productive.  Stuffy noses and all ha ha.  

Grandpa & Grandma Come For A Visit

Finally, some visitors!  In September, my parents decided to venture our way.  Not only were we super excited to see them, but also ... it gave us another excuse to play tourist.  They were out here for an entire week, and so we were able to pack quite a bit in.  

First on the agenda: the San Diego Zoo

 We saw some crazy looking animals

And then, we saw some animals that looked a little more familiar

Second on the agenda ... Sea World

 We also did a little walking around, on Coronado Island

We took a stroll around the LDS Temple

And down the boardwalk 

We dined ...
At the beach

In Old Town.  Viva la Mexico!

And at the Poseidon in Del Mar
(look how curly gma's hair got while out here!)

Party on Gma & Gpa!  We had a GREAT time!!

Olivia's Birthday

Liv's birthday, was way back in July.  July 4th to be exact, and yep ...  you read correctly.  I am ever so slightly behind, and just a little all over the place when it comes to my blog.

I am proud of myself.  I made Olivia's cake this year, and don't you think I have come a LONG way!  

No swearing, or throwing of ingredients this go around

 I don't know who was more excited about the plasma car, me and Hannah or the birthday girl.  Probably me and Hannah :-)

 The party goers

Miss Liv had a fabulous birthday  She is so spunky and full of life, and our little spazz. 

We love you Liv!

Del Mar Race Track

Back before school started, Chiki had a weekday off ... so we decided to check out the race track in Del Mar.  The season only lasts from July through September, running everyday but Mondays and Tuesdays.  

Although Chiki & I didn't place any bets, we still had a great time.  As for the kids, we loaded them down with snacks and so of course they also had a great time!

Beach Days

We have been doing a whole lot of hanging out on the BEACH, these days.  There are so many, and each has their own beautiful highlights!

Awhile back, me & my friend who go way back, decided to get our two families together.  We headed up their way, near Laguana Beach.  Our first stop was Del Ray Beach, so the boys could do a little surfing.  Unfortunately, I wasn't able to catch any good pictures.  Trust me, it was a lot of work watching the guys paddle in and out ... in and out ... in and out.  I was so worn out :) The BEACH there was so rocky, the kids mainly played in the sand.  

Later that day, we headed to  Montage Beach, which was absolutely gorgeous.  The sand was soft, the scenery beautiful, and the kiddos loved the tide pools.  Thanks Fischer family for the good times!

Here is a picture of the husband getting ready for his night dive at La Jolla Shores.  Although I was a little jealous that he was getting in a dive, and I was not ... after hearing his experience, I am pretty sure night diving isn't for me.

MIA

 MIA

That pretty much, sums up my relationship with my blog over the past few months.  But I have been MIA with good cause.  After all ...  me and the husband had been living apart since January, I had a baby, sold a house, and moved across 3 states.  Not to mention, moved into a place that made camping seem a lot more appealing (and for those of you who really know me, know how much I absolutely love to camp).

Hannah finished Kindergarten, Olivia finished her 1st year of preschool, and Tyler is growing like a weed. As for me and Chiki ... we are taking our tasks one day at a time, until we finally feel like things are in order :)

Because of the closing date of the condo, the ladies were not able to quite finish their school year.  Liv's teachers were so sweet, and had her class put on a special performance of their graduation program.  I loved our personal performance.  Not only were all the kids looking at us, but also we didn't have to dodge the heads of all the tall people who always get to sit in the front row!

One last shot of Liv with her teachers Miss Amanda and Miss Kara

 As for Hannah, we was not so lucky, and missed her kindergarten graduation.  Her teacher was so sweet, and made sure we got all of Hannah's awards and books by the last day

One last shot with Miss Van Winkle

In between the Colorado and California transition, we made a stop at my parents in Utah.  While there we had Ty blessed.

We all know that Chiki is somewhat of a clown.  So when he kept saying that he was going to have to wear his flip flops with his suit because he didn't know where his dress shoes were at.   None of us took him serious.   Needless to say .... we were all WRONG

Dashing

This pretty  much sums up how we were all feeling over the next 2 weeks ha ha

Our second weekend out here, we ventured to the Strawberry Festival in Vista, with Mariann.   

Liv getting ready for the pie eating contest.  She took one bit and then wanted a fork

   

 Hannah rocked her age group.  She chowed down her pie, and almost won!

Whats a festival without face paintings??

Tyler is getting so big.  He is 3 months old, and weighs about 15 lbs.  He thinks he needs to be eating every waking minute, is a pro at holding up his head, exer-saucing, and sleeps a fabulous 12+ hours each night. We are absolutely loving, our chubby little man!

Hannah was so excited to have her friends Matti and Marcus come out for a visit.  Matti and Marcus are twins, and they were all great friends throughout this past school year.   We went to dinner with their family, and then they stole Hannah for the next 24 hours.  She was in absolute heaven, and really misses her friends :(

The other day, we decided to take a break from the house and headed to the beach.  We came home with sand filled booties, a very sunburned mommy and daddy (oops I guess we too need sun screen), and 3 tired kiddos who loved playing in the sand and water.

Our little surfer boy

The ladies think it is hilarious to get buried.  I think they are crazy

Well, there you go, and now you know what we have been up to.  It is nice, now that things are starting to calm down and getting somewhat back to normal, and we can't wait to see what California throws our way!

We Are Moving

As if we couldn't add anymore chaos into our lives, we are MOVING!

All I can say is  Na Na Na Na.  

                          Na Na Na Na.

                        Hey Hey Hey .... Good - Bye

                         To The Condo!