San Diego

Daddy got a few extra days off from work, so we decided to take a trip to San Diego.

Our hotel room was small, but nice.

Each side of the bed had a firm pillow and a soft pillow.

Alexis liked that the room had a mirror just for her.

We had some camera issues in the beginning.

Alexis explored the entire room.

Daddy & Alexis being silly.

After we got settled in our room, we were all pretty hungry, so we went across the street to a restaurant called "Anthony's".

The restaurant is really neat. It's out on top of the ocean, and they have their own boat that they use to catch the seafood everyday.

Alexis had a great time!

Mommy got a kick out of the salad served on fish shaped plates.

Alexis really likes vacations!

What a little ham!

This is a view of our hotel from Anthony's.

Alexis enjoying the view from the deck at Anthony's.

The view from the dock.

After Alexis went to bed, Mommy & Daddy sat outside the room and spent time together.

It was a little chilly but still enjoyable.

Classy wine glasses.

The next day, we drove around part of the city.

The Eagles were in town to face the Charges (we didn't go to the game; this was a bit of a last minute trip).

We decided to stop for breakfast.

Alexis decided to stay in her pajamas until after breakfast.

Who knew ketchup bottles could be so much fun?

The view from the front of our hotel, during the day.

There was all kinds of art along the harbor.

I don't remember what this area was called, but there were all kinds of parks and museums.

That night, we went to the mall.

This mall was really cool.

As you walk through the hallways, you're actually outside (it's easier to tell in person).

Daddy and Alexis looking out at the city, from the hallway of the mall.

Cheese!

Then, to dinner again.

Alexis really enjoys eating.

SSSSSSSOOOOOOOO delicious!

"Leave Room for Beer", wiser words were never spoken.

Messy face.

Mommy & Alexis relaxing in our room.

Messy face, again.

Cleaned up and ready for bed...

...well, almost.

First a little playtime.

Daddy is so silly!

Such a happy girl!

Walking down the hotel hallway, in the morning.

Up close.

The cruise ships had arrived outside our hotel.

Why so serious?

More cruise ships.

Alexis doing something to Daddy's face.

Enjoying the day.

Finally, it was time to head home.

We were a little surprised to see this in California, and thought maybe we'd missed our turn and ended up in Boston.

Enjoying the view.

Meeting Pete Rose

Pete Rose has a table at one of the stores in Caesars Palace.

When Grandpa S. was a kid, he went to a Geneva Redlegs game, and saved the program.

It happened to be 1960, which was Pete Rose's first year in professional baseball,

and coincidentally, he played for the Geneva Redlegs.

So, Grandpa S. sent Mommy & Daddy the program, who went to Caesars Palace and got it autographed.

Pete Rose was surprised to see the program and seemed to enjoy flipping through it, before he signed it.

Halloween

This year, for Halloween (I guess I'm really behind on these posts), Miss Alexis was a witch.

We had some professional pictures taken ahead of time, but these are the pictures I took on Halloween.

She didn't want to wear her hat, so it was just the dress.

We decided to stay at home and hand out candy this year.

We waited and waited, but we didn't get any trick-or-treaters this year (possibly because our neighborhood isn't very big, and it recently became a gated community),

but Alexis and I had a good time together on the patio, anyway.

I think Alexis was trying to get some kids to come to our house by showing them we had gum,

or maybe she just wanted to try it herself.

Running Free

I'm not really sure who likes it more, but we always have a good time at the doggie park.

Elvis, Alexis and some new friends.

I particularly like this doggie park, because they separate the big dogs from the little dogs.

Elvis and Alexis like it, because they can run all around...

...and make new friends...

...with both animals and humans.

Here are a couple of videos. Nothing really happens in either one (luckily, they're short), but I just love to watch Alexis run and run.

Renaissance Festival

A few weeks back, there was a Renaissance Festival in Las Vegas. Mommy & Daddy always enjoyed going to the one in New York, so we thought we'd give this one a try.

While it was quite large, and there were a lot of people in costume, very few people were actually in character (not quite the same when you see the village wench talking on her cell phone or the town drunk checking his watch).

Ahhh, yes. I believe Miller Lite was the official sponsor of the original Renaissance.

Some of the characters and theater set.

Alexis checking out the program.

The King's throne (I assume - we never actually saw the King).

Revolutionary war cannons - getting our timeframes confused gentlemen?

Some characters by the water.

More stages.

This guy had a bird show, where his birds flew around and took money that people held in the air - sounds like a scam to me.

I'm really not sure what these two were supposed to be.

Jester.

Juggling.

Medieval Jenga anyone?

Some of the tents.

More tents.

Crazy snake lady.

With all the inconsistencies, Alexis didn't seem to mind. She still had a great time hanging out by the water with Mommy & Daddy.

King Putt

There's a great little miniature golf place in Vegas called, "King Putt".

We like it, because it's all indoors, so no matter how hot or cold it is, it's still fun.

So, a couple of months ago (I really will get caught up on here), Mommy & Daddy decided to take Alexis there.

As you can see, it's all lit by blacklights, but Alexis had no trouble making her way around the course.

And, she enjoyed climbing on the animals.

Nice shot, Daddy!

Blocking Mommy's shot.

Daddy and Alexis with King Putt, himself!

I won't put up the final score, but let's just say Daddy wasn't too pleased when we left there, but he was a good sport (mostly).

Too Long

It's been way too long since I updated, so here are a couple of cute pictures to start with, and hopefully they will inspire me to keep going...