Saturday, June 2, 2012

Old Town San Diego - Mormon Battalion Museum









On our way home we decided to check out the Mormon Battalion Museum.  We hadn't been there since its remodel.  It was great to see the changes they had made.  I won't say because it is cool to see without knowing what is going on.  Justin was picked to dress up like a soldier so that was fun to watch.  We tried to get the kids to do it but they wouldn't.  It was a lot of fun!  We panned for gold and watched a film on the family also.  It was great!

San Diego Zoo













For spring break we went down to San Diego to the zoo.  It was so much fun and we were even able to make it through most of the zoo.  The kids loved it.  Justin and I hadn't been for years so it seemed new to all of us.  

Down and Derby at the Pinewood Derby

 Mackay's 1st car
 Every cub scout gets an award

 Tyler got his Wolf - Way to go Tyler
 Tyler's car
Mackay's 2nd car

We attended two Derby's this year.  They both were long nights and the kids had fun, but there cars didn't do too well.  Good thing they didn't care too much.  

Seibert's Cabin

 This is Seibert's Cabin.  A lovely little cabin if I do say so myself.

 The cook stove
 Boulders to climb on
 The surrounding area
 Water to play in

We took a drive up in the mountains that are just west of where we live.  It was definitely a drive that was meant for a four wheel drive vehicle.  The drive was a little longer and bumpier than we thought it would be.  It is a well traveled road by motor bikes and 4 wheelers.  We had to stop a lot for them since we were the only big vehicle on the road.  We had a picnic and hiked around, but mainly just played in the water and on the boulders.  It was a great family outing for a Winter's afternoon in February..

Blue and Gold

 Blue and Gold Banquet
Tyler and Spencer
 Mackay
 Simon and Benjamin
 Such cute boys!
I honestly don't remember what the theme was but I think it was Around the World.  There were maps and Chinese lanterns and food that many brought from all over the world.  It was a fun night of awards and chit chat with friends.