4th of July in San Diego

Well, we're home after 10 great days in San Diego, and I am having major withdrawals. I don't know why life just seems so laid back there. Maybe it was because we were on vacation. Sometimes I could really see myself living there. Don't tell my Mom she wouldn't be happy. Anyway, you are going to get sick of my San Diego posts, but there was so much fun stuff going on I have to share.

The 4th of July was probably my favorite day. In the morning I ran a 10K, my first race ever! I was really nervous, I don't know why, it's just running. But it went really well, I ran faster and farther than I ever have in my whole life. I have to say though I was really happy when I was done. That was the best part, to have it over with. I don't think I enjoy running as much as Matt, but I am glad I did it.

This is the starting line, if you can zoom in on the speedo gang. They were pretty hilarious, they didn't last long though. I passed them before 1 mile was over and they were all walking.

This is the start of the race, when I was happy to be running.

After the race we went back to Matt's parents and spent the day relaxing in the pool.

Later that night we met up with Matt's cousins for a BBQ on the beach. It was such a pretty night. The girls had a blast in the water looking for crabs and shells. We weren't sure we would be able to see the fireworks with all the fog, but it cleared out just in time.

Our little family under the pier.

Mari really surprised me, she loved the waves. She was in the water till it got dark. Lulu of course loved the crabs. She tried to pick them up, but thankfully never got one.

Lucy's new face whenever we say cheese.

The girls watching the fireworks

Nothing better than fireworks on the beach, a first for me. I loved it!!