"Shamu, up high"

This year for Easter weekend we were in San Diego! Curtis's youngest brother Eric and his lovely fiance Karly were married in the San Diego Temple on Saturday April 11th. So that meant a family trip to San Diego, and we didn't complain. Friday we spent the day at Sea World. Nathan is old enough that he really enjoyed pretty much everything, although he probably won't remember much of it for long, but we took lots of pictures. Saturday was of course the wedding day. Curtis and I were both able to attend the sealing ceremony (thanks to Aunt Emily and Aunt Bekah who graciously agreed to watch Nathan for us, we owe you one). The reception was held that afternoon at Karly's parent's house, they have a beautiful backyard and Nathan especially loved being able to roam free in the great out doors. He was not a huge fan of having to be in the stroller as much as we wanted him in the stroller at Sea World and we were really strict with him on the Temple grounds because we didn't want him to get in the way of other wedding parties and we wanted his nice clothes to stay clean for pictures. Sunday we found a nearby chapel and attended sacrament meeting, then spent the afternoon on a little beach before hitting the road for the drive home. The trip was short and sweet but jam packed with family and fun.

Happily anticipating the Shamu show, while everyone slathered on the sun screen.

Nate loved it when the animals in the shows jumped "high in the sky". He still mentions from time to time that he wants to see "Shamu, up high".

A highlight for all the little ones was the Sesame Street 4D movie.

Nate left his glasses on for most of the show.

All the cousins together for a day at Sea World!

Nate had a little tantrum at the temple, so here I am trying to reign him in a bit. It is hard to enforce time out when you're not at home with your own handy dandy corner.

Nate in his adorable Easter outfit.

Eric & Karly

Nate is a magnet for balls. He pretty much finds one where ever he is. He played with this little ball the entire time we were at the reception. And he had a blast.

Nathan was not too sure about the ocean, mostly because it was cold, but he gave it a try and walked out till the water was a few inches up his little calf.

THE END!