Let's start with San Diego. We went with Alan's family for eight days. It was soooooo fun. Our flight was delayed leaving so we did not get off to a great start. We had let the boy stay awake so they would sleep on the plane and then ended up waiting an extra two hours. The boys had A LOT of energy because they were over tired. They all fell asleep on the plane as soon as we got in the air. Ahhhh. We could breath.
We rented our car and I ended up having to drive because Alan did not realize his license had expired. It actually turned out to be better for us. He was so proud of himself for getting us every where without any detours. Then I realized....I always had to use a paper map and get directions well before we went anywhere. He had is phone this time so all he had to do was say the place and soon he had a map showing us the directions and alerted us if we took a wrong turn.
We woke on Sunday morning and went to church. We then went down to the beach to walk around. O HATED the sand and would not walk on it! We went to the Mormon Battalion Museum and it was awesome. I highly recommend it. They have done a great job there. At the end we searched for gold and looked over the valley at the look out. We drove to the temple but it was being worked on so the grounds were closed and there was scaffolding all over the building. We were pretty bummed because it is such a beautiful temple. Alan and I went on our honeymoon there. We did a session at the San Diego temple while on our honeymoon so it brought back a lot of memories for me. 
We went back to our condo on the beach and ran down to grab a family photo while dinner was cooking. It was very simple. PERFECT! We were all wearing the shirts Susan had made for us and I am not sure I even brushed my hair that day!
After dinner, we had the kids sing a few songs Jessica had written for Steve and Susan's 40th wedding anniversary. Then we watched a video we all put together of the past 40 years. While watching it, I could not help but pray that I will have that kind of posterity and be as happily married at my 40th anniversary.
Monday morning Alan took C and M down to the pier to fish. C was in heaven!!!! We spent the afternoon on the beach, at the pool , hot tubbing, and napping.
Tuesday was Sea World day and probably my favorite day! O was very animated and loved every bit of Sea World. We got there at 9:30 and left at 10:00 that evening. He took a 30 minute nap and was a trooper! C and M went on the Atlantis Roller Coaster and were terrified! They were happy they went but did not want to go again! I am mad I didn't waste $ and buy the picture of them on the ride because it was hysterical! 
Wednesday morning we went back out to the beach and O went in the ocean for the first time. The water was freezing but he loved it! He would laugh and laugh. I did not even attempt to take him out in it because it was so cold and I thought he would hate it. Alan's sister, Lisa, took him out and he kept wanting to go back for more. 
Later that night we took the boys into town and found a Ghiradelli Chocolate Store. We ordered ice cream and sat on the patio. Next, we rented a little bike taxi and the guide biked us around town while telling us about the city. We really enjoyed that. 
Thursday we went to Belmont where the kids rode some rides and played some games. We really had a great time there! We headed to Inn and Out Burger on the way home for lunch (at 3:30)! We were very hungry but we were having too much fun at the park to stop and eat food.
We had Costco pizza for dinner that night on the beach and enjoyed a beautiful sunset while doing so. 
The adult played the newly wed game that evening after the kiddos were in bed. Alan was so proud we won!
Friday was another day at the beach and we were sad our trip was coming to an end. However, Alan would not let it end with out a trip to Petco park to see the Padres play. C had waited all summer for this. We had a great time at the game and every Pohlman was there to cheer and dance. (Some even mad it on the Jumbo tron). I left the game early with some of the other ladies and M and O. C stayed with Alan and some of the rest of the fam. They went to Ghiradelli again and got home after midnight!
We woke on Saturday to breakfast and packing to head home. We stopped at Filippa's on the way tot he airport. It is an Italian restaurant my dad and his friend loves. I must admit, it was pretty good and they were fast! We were off the airport and at times we were a little grumpy and we traveled with three little ones requiring carseats and boosters, getting shoes on and off through security, checking items at the gate....yada yada yada. All the traveling things you have to do.
All in all, the trip went very smoothly for us and we will forever have wonderful memories of a great trip spent with a family we adore. Steve and Susan paid for everything and they were very generous to all of us. They did a great job planning it and we are so grateful for the time, money, and energy they spent getting us together as a family! We love you guys!
We came home to a new member of the family on the Rogers' side. Eden Grace Morgan was born while we were gone. I am sad I missed the birth in person but was able to listen over the phone. It was such a miracle and I am happy she is here and safe. She was 5 weeks early but went home from the hospital 5 days later. I hope she is ready for the family she just joined. I know we are certainly ready for her and all the pink, flowers, bows, and toe nail polish I can find!
