Whale Watching is a Bust

Brandon getting ready to board the boat to go whale watching!

Lise-Maria is excited!

We didn't see a single whale, but we did see a few dolphins!

Maritime in San Diego

While in San Diego, we went to the San Diego Maritime Museum.

I think the highlight was the Russian Sub.

Sarah at the periscope.

Russian torpedos.

"ommmm"

Shannon and Brandon found a place to hide. The bunks for the sailors were really small!

Go Norway!

SCV All Stars Cheer in San Diego

Lise-Maria's cheer team won 1st place in the competition in San Diego.

A New Year's Road Trip - Flight over Sacramento

Shannon's cousin Mike is a pilot and he took the kids out for a spin in a Cessna over Sacramento. It was a little foggy, but they had a good time.

Mike, Lise-Maria, Ben, and Sarah

I don't know who is more excited, Mike or Lise-Maria?

Lise-Maria loved her trip. She said she wants to learn to fly now!

Emily can't wait to fly!

Brandon and Emily checking out the view.

A little turbulence, Brandon lost a tooth!

A New Year's Road Trip - CA State Capitol, Sutter's Fort

Then after stopping by the Jelly Belly Factory for a tasting and tour, we went to the California State Capitol in Sacramento. We also visited the California State Railroad Museum in Old Town Sacramento. On the way home we stopped by Sutter's Fort.

Matt and Sarah at Jelly Belly.

Lise-Maria getting ready for the tour!

The Capitol Building.

"Look! There is the train!"

"I don't use stairs!"

Life in Sutter's Fort.

A New Year's Road Trip - San Francisco Waterfront

After a trip to San Francisco's China Town, we spent a lot of time at San Francisco's waterfront. There we toured many ships at the Maritime National Museum.

Matt celebrated his birthday with a plate of fresh crab.