Coronado Island and Cabrillo National Park

The past couple of weeks my brother, Parker, and sister, Karsyn, were here in San Diego visiting with us. We had fun, and it was good for Julia to practice sharing here toys and mommy. Sunday my mom, grandmother and two more of my sisters, Kourney and Kellan, came to pick them up and visit. It was nice to have them here. Yesterday we went to Coronado Island.
Mason always manages to get covered in sand.
Julia was calling to her Aunt Kellan to help. She didn't want to go into the cold water.

The boys, Nathan and Parker, were working on their skin boarding skills.

Nathan borrowed some surfboards from our friend, Jon, and he's been practicing surfing.
Parker, Karsyn and Julia got buried. I almost wanted to leave Julia this way for a while...

They really love the sand.


Today we went to Cabrillo National Park Tidepools and Point Loma Lighthouse.

We will have to come back in the winter, because then you can see the whales migrating.

The Lighthouse


I thought this was a silly picture. This nice man was there to give out information and he was dressed as one of the crew that found the area in the 1500's. Julia wouldn't pose for a picture, but she liked to stand by him.

We were over looking the military base, so we saw some submarines,
battle ships and fighter jets. Pretty cool!

Nathan's Graduation Party

We had a great turnout! Thanks to everyone who came and showed their support for Nathan. Thank you also to all of you who couldn't make it, but have shown your support these past years! We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends!

Happy Day Doctor Jeppesen!

This past Friday, June 5th, Nathan graduated from Medical school! We are so proud of him!
Nathan with my dad and brothers and sisters.
Nathan with his parents, brother, sister and grandparents.

La Jolla Cove

Today we went to La Jolla Cove. We had never been there before, since usually when we'd visit San Diego we go to Mission Beach. Well, it's my new favorite beach! There were seals everywhere, which was very cool. Also, there are tide pools where Julia could go explore. She loves looking at the crabs and the "goos" (sea urchins).
Here's a picture of some of the seals. When we were down on the beach, one of them just waddled up on shore right next to us! I couldn't believe it!
You can see more seals in the background.
I bought a big blanket for Mason to play on, but he likes the sand so much that as soon as I put him down, he books it for the sand!
And then he gets covered in it.
Luckily I can keep his binky in most of the time so he doesn't eat too much of it :)
We had so much fun at this beach. In the cove there was a place where people were swimming out into the ocean and back. The distances were marked with buoys. Well, Nathan decided to go for a swim and when he came back he said he really liked it and there were a lot of fish to look at. So I decided to conquer one of my biggest fears of swimming in the ocean and take the plunge, literally. I made it about 3/4 the way to the quarter mile buoy and then had to turn around because I was almost hyperventilating. I don't know why, but open water freaks me out! I was so scared! It took so much out of me to stay calm enough to make it back to shore. I'm gonna keep trying though, until I can do it!

We're Leaving L.A.

It came really quick. Our six months are over and now we're headed out. Nathan starts residency in San Diego next month. We'll be moving down there first thing Saturday morning, and for now we're just trying to get everything all packed up. It is proving to be difficult with the kids. Julia keeps throwing random things in boxes and unpacking others, while Mason tries to eat any boxes or other things we leave on the floor. Hopefully the move will go smoothly. This will be our eighth since we got married almost five years ago!
It's been a sad week of goodbyes too, though. We went to Disneyland yesterday for the last time. Well, as for weekly trips. We will still probably make the 90 minute drive from SD every couple months. But we will miss the weekly venture.
Julia also had her soccer finale. She had a chance to say goodbye to her friends and coach. She had so much fun running around the field and doing jumping jacks.
We're gonna miss it here! Not so much the traffic, tiny apartment and huge rent, but our friends and all the cool things Los Angeles has to offer!

Quarter of a Century!

Yesterday, May 14th, was Nathan's 25th birthday! I almost felt like it was our whole families' birthday, though, because of all the fun we all had! We started out the day at Newport Beach. It was perfect! The weather was beautiful.

After a few hours at the beach, we headed over to Disneyland. Since Nathan doesn't need to get in free on his birthday (we have season passes), he received a gift card for the price of the ticket, $69, to spend in the park. So when we got there, we hit one ride and then Nathan spent the next couple of hours spoiling his kids. Julia got the most stuff, most of the things she was asking for when we would go every week. Nathan got her a Buzz Lightyear gun, a light sabre (that Nathan built himself in the Star Tours store), and a pirate hat, hook and sword. Really, you would think she was a boy. But I guess it's appropriate that her daddy got her all those gifts.


Then Nathan picked out a super soft Winnie the Pooh for Mason. He really loves it! All Nathan got for himself was a sweet treat in one of the bakeries. Afterward we were going to do dinner at Cheesecake Factory, but were way too tired, so we just hit In N Out Burger on the way home.
I think he had a great day. I am so happy he is my husband. He is so selfless and is a wonderful father. I love him so much! Happy Birthday Nathan!

My Little Monkey Turns 3!

Last Friday Julia had her third birthday! I can't belive it's already been three years since Julia came into our lives! We love her so much and she brings us so much joy!
On her birthday, she woke up to balloons and a table full of her birthay presents.
She does a real good surprise face.
I think this one was her favorite gift.
After opening her presents, we headed off to The Magic Kingdom! We had birthday reservations at the Cafe Orleans where Julia would get a birthday cake in a princess treasure chest, but our reservations got all mixed up. They were able to still get us in, but were all out of cake. So instead they gave us a free desert, and still gave Julia the treasure chest with mirror and princess flag. She loved it. And the dessert was these yummy donut-like things in the shape of Mickey Mouse. They put a candle in one and decorated it with sprinkles for Julia. She liked it.
We bought her her season pass and she was already tuckered out from standing in line to have her picture taken for the pass. She also got her birthday buttons.
A visit with Winnie the Pooh.
We shouldn't have waited for the end of the day to take this picture. Mason was too tired. He looks like he's crying harder than he actually was. He was only whimpering a little.
Also, my Mom and sister, Kourtney, were in town because my sisters choir was singing at Fullerton College and then going to Disneyland on Saturday. So my Dad, who's been working in Las Vegas, decided to come over to LA and stay with us for the weekend, rather than back to AZ. He drove straight to Fullerton to see my mom and we headed over there to see my mom and sister after Disneyland, where she succeeded in talking me to come to Disneyland the next day. (Going to Dland on a Saturday did not sound fun to me and we were originally supposed to go down to San Diego to find a place to live.) Well, it was really crowded, but I had a fun time with my parents. Glad my Dad was able to stay with us!
Hanging out with Grandpa at Grandma's hotel after Disneyland!