San Diego

Carter I headed to San Diego in late July for the Orzolek Family Reunion. This is Lisa's sweet sweet Polish family. These family reunions are held every two years, generally in a different city, based on the family members that are hosting it. The Granacki's from San Diego hosted it this time. Word on the street is the next one is in Chicago hosted by the Elliott's. Can I get a woot woot?!!!

The flight there was, um, hectic, to downplay it (Carter cried for about 70 minutes straight), but once we got there, we had a GREAT time. What a beautiful city and great temps!

Our first adventure was to SeaWorld. Dad, Celia, Paul, Carter and I all went. It was amazing. The whale show was fun. I only wish we had more time to spend at SeaWorld because there was SO much to see and do. Especially the Sesame Street Play of Bay. Carter was in heaven. I highly recommend this area to anyone with 1-year olds to maybe 5-year olds. Carter rode his first ride here - Elmo's flying fish! :-)

The rest of the time was spent lounging, swimming, walking around, taking a sunset boat ride, and spending time at the family reunion get-togethers, which are always a blast! Carter and I are lucky we got to go and the flight home went much more smoothly. :-)

My little brothers and sisters are growing up so fast. Celia, 15, Jackson, 20, me, Tom, 17.

Carter really loves Grandpa John.

Carter and his little buddy Brody. He was 5 months older than Carter.

Lisa and her little brother Paul.

Dad, Steve, Virginia (my Step Grandma - she is great!)

HUGE jellyfish. Biggest I've ever seen!

As Ron Burgundy would say, "You stay Classy San Diego."