San Diego--Part 2

So, after realizing that posting our vacation in it's entirety could take quite some time (not to mention blog space) I decided to make a little video instead. It hits the highlights like the beach, the zoo and Sea World. We had such a great time with everything that we did, although I have to admit the day we went to Sea World I fear Nate felt like he had two kids to take care of! I have always wanted to go and have never been...I was so excited! It lived up to my expectations and was truly amazing! Carter however wasn't quite as thrilled. She spent most of the day concerned that we would get wet. I think she is at times showing the early signs of being a cautious and careful first child. She will be a great big sister. And no that doesn't mean I'm pregnant, the thought has crossed our minds lately but no new Saxton is on the way just yet. Anyway, for those of you looking for a vacation spot I would highly recommend San Diego. It was beautifully relaxing in every way. Here's the bright spots put to a little music:

Last but not least I ran across this picture that I didn't include in the slide show and it brought tears to my eyes, so I want to include it.

Here's the thing. You see it and think it's not a good picture. I mean the lighting is bad, it's a little blurry, I have no make up on, etc. But, what you can't see is the moment behind it. It was the day before we were heading home and that was weighing heavy on my heart. We had been having such an amazing time and I really didn't want to leave. My disappointment in our vacation coming to a close was manifesting its self into a pretty unpleasant bad mood. Nate was being a good sport and dealing with me in the way only he can. Not making me feel any worse and if anything doing his best to coax an occasional smile. Then he did the thing that brings the tears to my eyes. Our whole vacation I had been going on and on about wanting an ice cream sundae. You know a really big one with the works. So, after a most unpleasant lunch, in which I did my best to make sure Nate could "feel" just how unhappy I was to be going home, he called our waiter over and unbeknown st to me ordered a huge banana split. I mean whose bad mood can't be cracked with a lot of ice cream and hot fudge? I know mine didn't stand a chance. More than that I was hit by the amazing amount of magic he brings to my life. I need him for so many reasons, big and small, and somehow they all seemed to be staring back at me in the form of a banana topped with three scoops of ice cream. Thanks babe for making my life more full than I ever thought possible...being married to you is like living everyday with extra whip cream and a cherry on top!