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We're a family of six, with plans to see the world, one spot at a time.

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Currently in San Diego, California. Planning grown-ups only trip to Boston and Quebec City.

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Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Since the boys had Martin Luther King, Jr. Day off from school, we made plans to meet up with some friends of mine at Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas.  We arrived around 11:45 am and enjoyed the grounds until 3:00 pm before Mike tired out.  We didn’t get to see everything in the gardens, but [...]

Riding Around the Mission Bay Marina

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

In addition to blogging and web site building, I’m also taking a travel writing course.  Since travel writing is a new venture for me, I figured it’s best if I learned from a pro.  Below is my first assignment, a diary of a day out we enjoyed around San Diego’s Mission Bay.
Blue.  Aqua.  Sapphire.  Ultramarine.
There [...]

Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park in Carlsbad

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

This little gem of a state park is perfect for a quick visit with kids.
Also known as “Rancho de los Kiotes,” this former home of actor Leo Carrillo is now a historic place with over 27 acres to explore. Carillo is best known as Pancho in the Cisco Kid TV series.  He also loved coming [...]

Visiting the Children’s Pool - La Jolla

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

The Children’s Pool in La Jolla is always worth a visit with kids.  This great little harbor once kept small children safe as they played in the surf, but over the years, harbor seals discovered this safe haven and claimed it as their own.
Ongoing disputes exist between those that want it to stay a refuge [...]

Day Trip with Kids to Anza Borrego State Park

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Recently, the five of us took our old Suburban out to the desert, for a little 4X4ing and hiking.  We met up with some other desert enthusiasts at Box Canyon, which turned out to be a fun hike that we all enjoyed.
January through March is an ideal time to visit the desert.  Recent rains and [...]

Back to the Reuben H. Fleet

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Yesterday’s post discussed the fun two of our three boys and I had at Balboa Park.  I didn’t go into much detail, though, about what we did at the Science Museum.
Since we live just north of San Diego, I decided to purchase the family membership to the museum.  For $79, we can visit the museum [...]

Playing Hookie at the Reuben H Fleet Science Center

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Yes, it’s a school day.  And yes, last week, I was SO ready for my boys to go back to school that I could barely contain myself when Monday rolled around.
So what do we do today?  We played hookie and headed for downtown San Diego and a visit to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center.
Originally [...]

In Search Of…Julian Pie

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

In all fairness, though seeking out yummy Julian apple pie was part of our weekend trip up to the local mountain village, our real intent was to enjoy a scenic hike along the Banner Grade.  Nothing like a good brisk walk to get the blood pumping, tire the boys out, and burn some calories!
(Or so [...]