So it has been exactly 8 years since the Funk family has been down to San Diego to visit us. The iPhone had only been out for 1 year, Obama was only in his second year of his presidency, instagram wasn't even a thing yet, and Madden and Mika were not even a thought in our heads. Ok, I think I made my point it had been a long time.
Geddis, Dom, and Skylar when they last came to San Diego.
You know, sometimes life just gets away from you and its hard to make time which I totally understand, but once it was finally official that they were coming to visit we couldn't of be more excited. The weeks leading up to their visit we were all coming up with all the things we wanted to show/do the cousins and Aunt Arielle. Our number one activity was water fun. We wanted lots of pool and beach time, which we definitely gave them.
We hit up the pool all three days they were here. Mika was the biggest fan of the pool. She was making friends each time she went there and loved the kids pool. One evening we BBQ dinner there and the kids swam into the evening.
Dom teaching Uncle Jake how to do the rubik cube.
Beach day was in full effect day two. We were all out of the house by 9:30AM to make sure the Funk's got themselves a full beach day. The boys had never been in ocean water that warm so keeping them out of it was nearly impossible. Geddis was a fish and never came out. It was also their first time boogie boarding which they were both natural at and had the best time. Mika was a bit timid with the ocean, but she still had a great time playing in the sand.
After a full day of sun we wanted to do something indoors for a bit. Skylar and Madden thought the GlowZone would be the perfect place to take the cousins and they were right. The boys absolutely loved everything it had to offer. The rock climbing, bumper cars, zip lining, and video games kept them busy for hours.
Madden 500 ticket win was the highlight for him.
Like we do with most of our family who visits, we take them to our fave mexican restaurant Norte's in Old Carlsbad. After dinner we hung out down by the beach, sadly we didn't have swim suits which Geddis was bummed out about because he wanted to take one last dip.
It was such a special weekend being able to show and share where we live to our family. Having so much fun and special one on one time with the Funk Family was priceless, and I know that it won't be another 8 years until their next visit.
Come back soon Funk Family!!
Thank you, Nicole, for this great blog entry. I loved the beginning of what it was like "historically", the first time Geddis and Dom visited baby Skylar. The picture of Geddis and Dom and baby Skylar is precious. I am so glad you included it. It is hard to believe there was a time "before" Madden and Mika. The pictures of the GlowZone were amazing. What a fantastic place. You captured great moments! And, of course, the beach and pool pictures are wonderful. Rubik cube with Uncle Jake and Dom, well, all right. After looking at these pictures I do feel a bit of FOMO. It is always a great time at The SoCal Ernests. And it warms my heart to see the five cousins together.
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