The 4th graders are studying the California Missions and Taylor was lucky enough to get one that is right in our own backyard, San Diego Mission de Alcala. She really wanted to see it up close and personal so today we crossed it off our "Things to Do on Spring Break" list. Maylie joined us for our day trip to San Diego. 
La Casa del Padre Serra
Making a wish in the wishing well
La Casa del Padre SerraMaking a wish in the wishing well
Tribute to Father Junipero Serra
The bells of San Diego Mission de Alcala After our tour of the Mission, we headed right up the hill for a little tour of San Diego State. Classes are still in session so I thought it might be fun to tour the campus. Unfortunately, we couldn't find a visitor parking lot anywhere and the kids were antsy to head to the beach. We did have a few minutes to stop by the 1st apartment Matt and I lived in. Boy, did that bring back memories! Except for a little paint job, it looked exactly the same. The kids tried peeking in the windows, but I reminded them someone else actually lives there now!
Apt. 15A on 55th Street
It was funny listening to the kids comment on the college area. Taylor kept asking why students were just walking around everywhere if school was in session. I had to explain the differences between college and elementary school. Classes may only be an hour a day and yes, you can wear flip flops and spaghetti strap shirts in college!
We continued our tour of SD with a stop to Mission Beach. Matt met us for a stroll along the bayside and the boardwalk (the kids rode scooters). The weather was perfect and it is a great people watching spot!
Spring Break '09
The girls played in the sand and chased each other during a few games of tag.
Our last stop was Joe's Crab Shack for an early dinner in Pacific Beach. Taylor waited all day for some snow crab. She hasn't perfected the art of shelling the crab, but Matt gave her another lesson. She devoured every bite, sparing little for Allison to taste.
Apt. 15A on 55th StreetIt was funny listening to the kids comment on the college area. Taylor kept asking why students were just walking around everywhere if school was in session. I had to explain the differences between college and elementary school. Classes may only be an hour a day and yes, you can wear flip flops and spaghetti strap shirts in college!
We continued our tour of SD with a stop to Mission Beach. Matt met us for a stroll along the bayside and the boardwalk (the kids rode scooters). The weather was perfect and it is a great people watching spot!
Spring Break '09 The girls played in the sand and chased each other during a few games of tag.
Our last stop was Joe's Crab Shack for an early dinner in Pacific Beach. Taylor waited all day for some snow crab. She hasn't perfected the art of shelling the crab, but Matt gave her another lesson. She devoured every bite, sparing little for Allison to taste. All 3 girls slept the entire way home which is good sign that they enjoyed the day!
