La Jolla

We're always so busy when we come home to visit. We have sightseeing to do every single day of our stay, usually. I guess all this busyness was catching up with the kids and it was challenging for Jacob and I at times. Kids can wear a parent down.

We were at a taco shop and there was a ball machine. Naturally, Riley wanted a ball. Thankfully we had a quarter so he got an orange ball but he also wanted a green ball. Well, we didn't have any more quarters and so he broke down. This was his first time crying over something since we began our vacation ... eight days later. I wouldn't call it a meltdown because he didn't scream or cried in an obnoxious way, he just cried. But once Jacob gave him reign over his horchata drink he stopped crying.

Jacob and I split rolled tacos and a carne asada burrito. So good and not one fatty piece in my burrito. The salsa was on the spicy side, yum! I can't believe we only ate here once during our time here. Horrible.

After we ate we drove to La Jolla. I probably sound like a broken record but San Diego and its surrounding cities have such pretty views.

As we were driving along a lifeguard vehicle with his emergency lights and siren stopped across from us and a lifeguard ran across the street to the water. Well since Jacob is very nosy he had the kids get out and see what was going on. We couldn't stop to wait for them so we continued driving. Good thing Sydna had her cell phone with her. We drove several blocks and finally found parking.
While we waited for the kids to catch up Jacob called his dad. Here I am, trying to keep my feet elevated so they wouldn't get super swollen.

It was a lot fresher here by the beach than at my mom's. The breeze helped a lot but it was still a hot day. I wore a dress with thin straps and in order to protect my extremely sunburned arms I had to wear a cardigan. Ugh, I was hot! But I really had no other choice.     ...  Still waiting for the kids, lol.

When they finally reached us, we asked them what had happened and Sydna said that the lifeguard swam to a guy out in the water but that she couldn't tell what the emergency was. That was weird. Since they walked quite a bit and it was hot Sydna and Nathan had the lamest look on their faces.
The strong sun really affects us I guess. We don't handle it well. We're always seeking shelter from it, lol.

We walked over to the children's pool. This area in La Jolla used to be a little swimming area/beach but then seals began arriving some time ago and have permanently made it their home. Now, no one is allowed to swim here. One can walk on this small strip and see the seals basking in the sun but beware to be standing here on a windy or stormy day, you'll get soaked. That almost happened to us years ago.

After hanging out by the water we went back to my parents. Riley found my dad's binoculars and began bird watching. He looked so funny and cute doing it too.

My mom made pozole. My favorite mexican soup of all time. I'm surprised I didn't have seconds. I usually do but for some reason I wasn't in the mood to eat. Probably because it was so darn hot and muggy.

My brother and his sons came over to visit. It was nice seeing them. These guys have gotten SO tall. They're even taller than my brother. One is 14 and the other one is 16. Just crazy how big they are.

Riley was very outgoing during our vacation. He would strike up conversations with anyone. I guess that's a good thing but sometimes it does get a bit awkward especially when he's trying to talk to someone that doesn't look friendly.
Sydna and Nathan enjoyed seeing their cousins. I didn't see them talk much to each other. I guess it's a bit strange for all of them because they're really not close and we've been away for so long. Its understandable.

We would typically go to sleep before 10:00 pm each night and my internal clock would wake me up at 6:30 am. I just can't explain it. It was weird. One is supposed to sleep in when they're on vacation right? Psh! not us.