Bann Clan in Cali: Day 5

Day 5: November 26 - our last day in Cali

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Sadly, Robert & Bailey had to fly home this morning, but we remembered to get a group shot.

I love how my dad is like The Godfather here...

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On the drive to San Diego, we saw a sundog! 

I used to think my dad made up that term, but it's a real thing. 

You can kind of see it in the upper right corner...

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The drive to Point Loma.

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Exploring at Point Loma

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Yet another gorgeous day.

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Just sitting and looking at the Pacific.

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This.

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Boys looking over the edge.

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Climbing.

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You guessed it: throwing rocks.

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The view in the other direction.

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Seeing what we can see.

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Fam. [Our family photos all by Jayne!]

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What I Wore. aka I will never be a fashion blogger.

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Oh, what up, Jay?

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31 years & going strong.

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Trying desperately to get in the water.

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Around the tide pools. So, so cool.

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The Family Squinty.

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Checking out various sea creatures adhered to the rocks.

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Dip.

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Again, would really just love for Dad to let go & let him do his thing.

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Amazed I could take this picture, my palms were so sweaty.

I feel compelled to mention that Doug is standing super close to Bo (cropped out of pic, actually) - 

we're not trying to be reckless with our son's well being.

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Felt he could point more effectively if he stood up.

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Did I say "gorgeous" yet? GORGEOUS.

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 Dad

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Views along our hike.

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The tiny figures on the rock in the lower left-hand corner are Ethan, Emily & Jayne.

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I spy my boys.

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Tide pool.

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Sweet rocks. Sweet boys.

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Jayne getting drenched.

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Jayne getting drenched and Emily trying to get away...

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TOO SLOW. Gotcha!

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There are about 100 more pictures like this on my computer.

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Pelican.

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Parton.

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Lone Ranger.

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Cemetery. 

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Last shot of San Diego.

Thanks again to Mom & Dad for an incredible vacation.

Such a special time to spend with our family.

Can't wait for our next family trip! 

a piano guy christmas

Thanks to Bailey for sharing this link... I just adore these guys.

Bann Clan in Cali: Day 4

Day 4 : Monday, November 25

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Just some flowering plants around the guest house.

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 Just an ENORMOUS SPIDER around the guest house.

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I think Bailey picked this lemon... and Bo stole it.

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Really intent on balancing it on his head.

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That didn't work... maybe I should bite it.

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Sharing lemon kisses with Uncle Rob.

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Kumquat .

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To the zoo!

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Flamingos are funny.

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Looking for "big keke". 

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Aaand it wasn't too long before Bo decided to enjoy a different aspect of the zoo:

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Meanwhile, this guy... yikes.

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Hello.

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Air tram. We didn't have the opportunity to ride it...

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I wish this was a video. What's happening here: zoo sounds, of course.

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Grizzly. We made a lot of Anchorman references here.

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Oh, just out walking A CHEETAH.

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Stole this picture from my mom... probably the highlight of the zoo trip for me:

watching this zebra do her little performance.

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After the zoo, we decided to drive to Mt. Soledad to watch the sunset.

We stopped along the way to trespass through this house that was being built...

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This will be their pool. Peasants.

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Mt. Soledad

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Part of the gorgeous 360 degree view.

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Bo made a friend. And tried to take her leash and walk her.

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Our little fam. And some awesome fly-away hair.

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Yet another gorgeous sunset.

Final installment next: Day 5, Point Loma.