Our "first" Family Trip

So, we finally made it out to San Diego/Carlsbad, CA.  We planned our trip right after Jaxon was born, and Jaeden's been counting the months and days til we arrived.  We arrived Sunday after a 3 hour flight and 1.5 hour car trip.  All the boys traveled very well. I don't think Jaxon made a single peep on the flight.  He did sleep through take off and landing, both naps totaling no more than 40 mins, and was wide awake the rest of the trip!  Jaxon's naps are getting shorter and shorter!!

(of course, all the letters are made from legos)

The whole excitement for coming to San Diego was to go to Legoland, so of course our first day was spent from open to close at Legoland. The boys had a blast, and were able to ride everything. Most things they rode 2 and 3 times.  Joel and the boys had already looked at the park online and knew which rides they wanted first.  Of course, their favorite was 'The Royal Joust'. 

Jaeden insisted on only riding this green one. We were a little worried that Jayce would not be able to ride.  The height said 36" (Jayce is 37-38"), but you are suppose to be 4 years old. So, Joel coached the boys. Jayce learned that he was 4, and Jaeden said he was 5.  So maybe there was a little lying, but we didn't have to hold a screaming Jayce.  When they asked Jayce "how old are you?", he said 4 without a problem. We wouldn't have let him on, if we really thought there would be a problem. I think they each rode a minimum of 5 times, and of course absolutely loved it.  Each time, Jayce got off, he said, "I didn't fall of the horse!" Below a picture of the rival Black Knight!

 

One of the favorite areas was the pirate village.  They loved this pirate boat where they shot water and water was shot and sprayed at them.  They got fairly wet!!

Pictures of Miniland USA - all from legos. One of the best lines of the day came from Jaeden.  We were walking through miniland, and they have statues/busts of famous people.  I said these are presidents - the first 3 were at least - washington, lincoln etc. Jaeden said, "Where's President Monson?" Joel and I started laughing, because of course, Jaeden only thinks of Pres. related to the church. He has no clue about the US government.