Our first BIG Family vacation.

We just recently got back from California. We had a blast and did not want to come home. Unfortunately the San Diego fires gave us no other choice. My Mom, the Girls and I flew into Anaheim on Monday Oct 15th, where we enjoyed Disneyland for 4 incredible days. We all had a great time dining with the characters, going on rides, walking, walking and more walking. Oh and don't forget about the shopping! You know with Grandma there, we did some shopping. The Girls were spoiled rotton. Grandpa and Grandma Furuya sent them with cash to spend, Grandpa and Grandma Charles the same, and having Grandma Gerk there with her credit card they did some damamge! Friday morning Steve flew in to meet us for our last day at Disney and then we drove down to San Diego for the rest of our trip. Saturday we met Grandma Diane at Seaworld where we watched the Shamu Believe show and LOVED IT. Of course Steve and Evelyn chose seats for us in the "splash zone", and after the first splash Evelyn was ready to move. Afterward we took our Mom's to Dine with Shamu for their Birthdays. It was FUN!!! We had an amazing time watching the 2 younger Orca's show off for us in the underwater viewing area. Saturday night Grandma Gerk flew home, we were sad to see her well but bet she slept good that night. Sunday we got together with Family at Jill & Mike's for an awesome BBQ feast. It was so great to see everyone!!! We did miss Stacie now that she is in CO, but it was great to see Aunt Kimmy, Aunt Joy & Uncle Jeff. They all got to meet Grace for the first time, first even for Auntie Jill and Uncle Mike! Monday, after a short swim in the pool we decided to avoid the beaches because the San Diego fires were blowing ash all over town. We tried to get an earlier flight out of town but couldnt so after meeting Grandma Diane for a bite to eat, we stayed inside at Jill and Mikes until it was time to take off. It really was a wonderful trip!! We can't wait to get back!