Our Sea World Adventure!

Today we went to Sea World. Shaniah and J'Dee were especially excited. It has been a very long time since they were there. They were really young when we went last and do not remember it very well at all. Landee got sick last night and was not feeling very well today. She still was so cute and still had a great time but had to go home early so she could rest.

So we enjoyed the time together with just are two teens this afternoon. The kids would take time jumping on, Yes once again, my electric wheelchair. This literally saved my life and allowed me to enjoy my day at Sea World without being in a large amount of pain or having too many breathing problems!

Here are just some of the fun pictures from our Sea World adventure today!

All of us posing with Shamu the Whale

What a great day we all had!

Love and Laughter….

After spending the yesterday at the Safari park we knew we needed a rest day today. Everyone was tired and needed to have some rest and relaxation. Since we were staying at a resort that had a golf course, we all decided to try golfing for the first time.

We went to Walmart and picked out some cheap collared shirts for all of us. I guess you have to wear collared shirts on a golf course….who knew?? Us girls even found shorts to match our shirts. We all felt pretty funny and laughed so hard as we all came out in our golfing attire!

We rented golf carts for all of us. I think everyone was more excited about the golf carts than even golfing! We started to golf, balls were going every which way. It was a good thing we had plenty of balls, because we were losing so many of them. We all had such a good time laughing at one another as we all tried to actually hit the ball. By the end of the 3 hour game…we all could actually hit the ball without taking a chunk of grass with it.

We all experienced something new today and with it came lots of love and laughter ! We will forever remember our first golfing experience as being funny and fun all at the same time! These pictures show just how much fun we could actually have doing something we had no idea how to do!

Everyone had a great time but I think Landee was the star of the show today!! She was such a ham on the golf course today! What a fun day full of love and laughter!

Swallowing my Pride in the Safari

Today we decided to visit the San Diego Safari Animal Park. Little did I know that my family had made plans behind my back about how I was going to make it through the park. For me I figured I would go as far as I could go and then see how far that would take me. But they had already decided to rent me a electric wheel chair at the park.

I was very hesitant at first and because of my stubborn pride I told them no way and that I would be fine! I felt so embarrassed because I am only 45 years old and the only other people in wheel chars were old! I guess I am getting older but in my mind I don't feel old! My family insisted that I get one and told me they would not take no for an answer! I tried every way to get out of it but deep down I knew that I probably would not make it very far on my own two feet!

After about 10 minutes into the park and seeing all of the small hills I would have had to climb in the park I realized how grateful I was for my families persistence in this matter. I don't know why it is so hard for me to admit that I can't walk through such a simple thing as a park. I had to realize today that it is better for me to be with my family in a wheelchair then have to sit at home and miss out on all the fun… Or I would have pushed myself to walk the park and then be down for a couple days and have to miss out on the fun because of the flare I would have been in.

Later tonight I thanked my family for helping me once again realize what I can and can not do! I had a great time and actually out-lasted my family! After a few hours they were exhausted and wanted to go home and I still had some energy left thanks to the shaded electric wheelchair!

The wheelchair that saved me today!

Riding it with Landee was the best!

J'Dee taking over my ride!!!

Kaylee, Niah and Bubba as "The Lemurs" 

                                                           J'Dee and Landee in the Nest!

Bubba, Landee and Kaylee with the Rhino

"Landee the Lemur"

Our little Gorilla!

"Just Hatched"

GET ME OUT OF HERE!

 Niah having fun

Niah as "Turtle Turtle"

 THE GANG!

Bubba and Niah as Bats

Ready to go on a safari adventure

MOM and Baby Gorilla

Baby just hanging on for dear life

Landee and Daddy as bats

BABY BAT

We had such a fun time today but could only stay about 3 hours. It was a very fun but exhausting day! I was glad I swallowed my pride today and got in a wheelchair and was able to enjoy myself much more not having to worry about lung pain and breathing problems! So thankful for a wonderful family who reminds me of my limits when I really need it!

Spending Time Together

Last night we took a drive out to Long Beach. It was so beautiful and relaxing. We played on the beach, walked down the boardwalk, and showed Landee the seagulls. It was fun just spending time together and having no where to be or nothing scheduled to do. I think vacations are the best when there is plenty of time for rest and relaxation. Just enjoying time together talking, laughing, and just having fun is where I find the greatest joy.

Here are the pictures we took on the beach.

My favorite picture of our family.

 C'Jay was the only one not with us as he is working in Kentucky for the summer! We missed him!

Dad and the kids

Mom with the kids

Dad, Niah, and Me

J'dee held Landee's hand as we walked down the boardwalk…cutest picture!

Look at their smiles!

Bubba, Landee, and Kaylee

Niah and Kaylee sporting some pretty attractive beach hats! haha

look at the lady behind Niah! Photo bombed!

This is Niah with the beautiful sunset behind her

Kim and I with our cute teens!

Today we drove to the Welks Resort in San Diego where we will be staying for the remainder of the trip. Out the back door of our condo is a fishing pond. It was so much fun watching them catch fish. This was Landee's first time fishing and she especially loved holding and touching the fish. 

Kim and J'Dee 

J'Dee and Niah

Bubba, Landee and Kaylee

Kaylee and Landee

Landee fishing with her Mommy

Landee's first catch

Wants to love the fish

Loves to touch the fish

 "Can I keep this one mom?"