Baby Moon to San Diego

Co-workers and friends all suggested that we take a little vacation somewhere before Erin gets to pregnant and I start work and school. So, we decided to spend a long weekend in San Diego. We both have been down there many times for specific events, but never really to just hang out and explore.

Erin's main reason for wanting to go was to check out the Mormon Battalion museum. About a year ago, they re-modeled they place to look more authentic. Before it looked like a LDS Bookstore converted into an art gallery. Now it is really cool and fun for the kids and adults too. A main mural inside, I think, is of Mormon Rocks out in Cajon Pass. We realized that next time we stay in San Diego, it will be much better to stay in a hotel in Old Town.

Another reason for the trip, Erin wanted to check out the Whaley House. The house has been in Old Town for a while and I will let Erin explain it's significance.

The third reason for going down to San Diego was for Michael and Joanna's wedding. Ryan and Katie Stouvenel spent the night in our hotel room the night before. We all went down to Balboa Park to walk around and hang out while Joanna took pictures. Lots of family and friends showed up for the event and we all had a good time, especially as the sealer was crackin jokes. We used to all gather together for a friend lunch afterwards but everyone had to head their own direction and many had to head back up for the sealing. So my Dad and Bro joined us for a trip to Hodads. Recommend the place except for on a Saturday during the summer. Took two hours to get food.

One night we checked out Seaport Village. Not kidding, this is what Erin found in the first store right off the parking lot. She really wanted the clock. Maybe for Christmas......

I have always been a fan of the water. Something very peaceful about it. Maybe it's time to add an annual sailing trip along with the annual Joshua Tree trip.... This might be a good time to announce that the 6th Annual Joshua Tree is postponed because of BBD.

Of all the times I have been to San Diego for sailing, soccer, and temple trips, I hadn't been to the Naval Museum since I was a young boy. Looks like this trip, this would be as close as I could get. Maybe next time. It's pretty cool to walk the deck of a carrier and walk through a submarine.

We started to realize that night life in downtown San Diego was pretty nice. Pretty clean environment and lots of things to do. Hopefully in the future, a conference or trip with allow us to visit again and stay in the Gas Lamp district so we can walk around and explore again.

All in all, we had a really nice trip. After 4 days, it was nice to get back home. Now, as Erin enters her third trimester, we are anticipating taking it easy through the rest of the year we get to enjoy the next greatest thing to happen in our lives.