We decided to go and visit Zion today, Ryann wanted to hike in the river so we went and hiked part of the Narrows.  It was definitely a cool way to spend a HOT day. 

Sampson Vacation 2012

We also tried Mad Greek in Baker, another Diner Drive and Dive spot. It was good, but Oinkster was sooo much better.  Love Diner Drive Ins and Dive!!

The Farmer's Market

Absolutely LOVED this place.  It was just so cute and relaxed, and not to mention it contained the ever so delightful Macaroons.   YUMMY!!! Had 7 of them, yup 7 delicious macaroons all to myself!  NO REGRETS.

 Oh yes, and right outside the Farmer's Market...Beautiful dimples, I mean people.  

The Getty

 

Bike Ride Along Venice Beach

(It was a nice ride, but a crazy, dirty, dirty beach)

 We also visited Huntington Beach, and a couple in San Diego, however I didn't take my camera on those, so just do your best and picture us all playing in the water.

  LA Temple

and

San Diego Temple

 

Disneyland & California Adventure

Ryann wasn't the biggest fan of Disneyland, probably her favorite part would have been the parade, where not only was she able to see her favorite characters, but make friends with 2 girls during the parade.  She is a bigger fan of California Adventure.  Favorite ride The Symphony Swings, I believe she went on them at least 7 times.  Rides: Splash Mountain, Haunted House, Pirates of the Bean, Thunder Mountain, Dumbo, It's a Small World, Goofy's Coaster, Tea Cups, A Buzz Light Year One, Symphony Swings, Bugs Life, Every Ride in the Bugs Life Land, 3D Muppets, A Toy Story Ride, Under The Sea Adventure with Ariel, Grizzly Rapids, Soarin over California, Winnie the Pooh Ride, and the Carousel. Some were repeated over and over and others were one time only please. 

 

Swim Lessons

 

I signed Ry up for a February swim session.  She did pretty good, considering she had a fear of water when it started.  She still won't dunk her head but she is getting braver.  Overall she loved going, and she loved her swim teacher.  When asked about her swim class she would have to mention that her teacher was a boy. (not shown in pictures because the other ones have been lost.)  A couple times after swim we would go swimming after class. The recreation center has a pretty sweet pool, it has a play area with 2 little pools, and then has a big tube slide as well.  Which one was Ry's favorite slide....the big tube slide, she would cry if she had to go on the small ones.