Each year we take a Polichino trip somewhere. This year with new baby Kate, Paul's family couldn't join us, even though we missed them, we did get to see them a couple of weeks ago (see previous blog post). In the past, we've been to South Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts, Austin and now San Diego!
My parent's friends let us use their house near Miramar and it was spectacular with a pool, spa, outdoor living room complete with fireplace and TV! We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities!
We couldn't help but try and get a picture of this "true" American! Why didn't I think of this pj outfit?
We went to the Old Town Market on the Fourth where we got to try some neat teas, jerky, root beer, salsa, olive oils, Mexican desserts, etc.
Great picture of Uncle Brendan skipping with Lydia - her facial expression says it all!
We also went to Coronado Island and visited the very nice hotel on the beach.
Here are Nana and Grandpa walking along the beach. Blair, Lydia and I stayed back on the boardwalk and viewed the cute bungalows around the hotel.
Mom and Dad watched Lydia one afternoon while Mary and I went to the spa and Blair and Brendan played gold at Torrey Pines. The hotel/spa had some very pretty grounds and it was very relaxing.
In the backyard, Lydia (aka Miss Fourth of July) loved walking up and down the steps.
Another trip up the steps with Nana.
We went to the famous San Diego Zoo and Lydia just loved all the animals. Which is harder? Getting Lydia to look at the camera or getting the elephant to turn around so we don't capture his bum?
At the zoo going up the escalator to lunch.
Watching the giraffes eat and play. See the cute one month old baby giraffe in the background? Lydia kept saying "baby, baby, baby"!
Back at the house in the hot tub, she loved swimming and relaxing in the bubbles.
She loved being toted around in the pool like a Princess on her throne.
