The BIG 2011 Summer Vacation

I have always dreamed of going on a cruise someday. All you can eat, fine dining, swimming, ocean, adventures, fun folded wash clothes, all you can eat ice cream, shows. For the amount you pay, it definitely seems worth it. Our plan was to go on a cruise this summer, then I got pregnant and nausea became a daily thing. I was worried that being on a ship would not help in that aspect and many of the fun adventures we wanted to do, are not recommended for pregnant women. We decided to postpone the cruise idea and do something else. We decided we would road trip it up to California! Even though I wasn't feeling the best, it was a very memorable trip. :)

First Stop Las Vegas!!! To tell you the truth, Vegas wasn't our favorite place, but we still had fun.

We stayed at the Circus Circus which had a fun amusement park. Shawn had to ride the crazy roller coaster by himself since I am prego. It was fun for me to watch.

We got to see my good friend Anica. She lives right on the beach!

Newport Beach

We stayed with the Williams Family for a few days in Newport Beach. It was so good to see them. I do feel bad because I ended up in their bathroom a lot. Of course we still had fun.

Hannah's first time being buried

Sea World!! I didn't know whales and dolphins could put on such a show. Shawn thought it would be fun to sit in the front row for one of the dolphin shows. I learned that "wet zone" really means wet zone.

San Diego!! We couldn't pass up this opportunity

Fish n chips on the water

It wouldn't be a vacation if we didn't go to gift shops :)

Shawn's mission president and his wife (the Johnson's) let us stay with them for a few days. Amazing couple here! I hope we can be like them when we grow up.

My Uncle Randell and his wife Nicki own the Painted Pony Restaurant in Saint George, UT. It was good to see them and their boys. 

Zion National PArk!! Such an amazing place! This was the last picture we got of our trip because Shawn decided to try and catch a fish with his bare hands while the camera was in his pocket. oops...it would have made it worth it if he caught the fish.