JOYful weekend

My mom came down for a visit this past weekend and we had a fabulous time. She got in late Thursday night. I didn't tell my girls she was coming, so when they woke up on Friday, it was quite the surprise. We picked Leah up from school and then we headed south to sunny (and incredibly humid) San Diego. We got there about 45 minutes before the sun went down and headed straight for the beach. Leah and Annie strapped on their suits and hit the water. Leah loved it, Annie was a bit apprehensive, and Lucy thought we were all crazy. We went to Sea World on Saturday and saw all that we wanted to see. The new Sesame Street addition is great and my girls loved it. Before we started the trek home, we went to Seaport Village. It was fun to wander around the shops and inhale the ocean air. When we got back to Vegas, my mom and I hit the Barry Manilow show. It was an interesting experience. On Monday we went to the Lied Children's museum. We wanted to check out the Grossology exhibit, which was awesome, but the rest of the museum was terrific too. I am a little sad that we had never been before, but now that we know about it, we will definitely be returning. Thanks mom for a great weekend!
Annie getting accustomed to the beach Cute beach babies

Lucy enjoying some beach time

Watch out Sport's Illustrated

Strike a pose We love Shamu Zoe and Abby Cadabby and us Bert and Ernie rule Getting ready for the 4D movie Ready for the show Manatees are the best Lucy's first encounter with the sea cow Lucy diving right in with the sting rays Check out the starfish Annie enjoying the tide pool Lucy would just reach in and grab out the starfish Bird's of a feather Lucy riding the merry-go-round-she wasn't so sure about the ride Leah on her horse Annie on her trusty stead Barry Manilow shaking his stuff Annie and the Snot man Making farts
Annie doing some shopping (all ice cream) Leah ready to purchase her groceries Annie fixing the car Leah adding the washer fluid Annie girl the pilot Running to catch their flight Playing the gigantic Operation game