Once again for the New Year's weekend, we headed down to Southern California, starting off in Santa Monica, with fun times on all the rides at the boardwalk.
The Ferris Wheel was fun, but scarier than the roller coaster.
The next morning we started by exploring the beach and found the Santa Monica Rings and Beams. Elsa was in heaven, mastering several sets of rings.
After a morning at the beach we headed to mid-town and the Museum Mile. We checked out the giant rock at LACMA.
Next we explored the Pearson Auto Museum. Liam loved the old cars!
We then wandered through the La Brea Tar pits and their museum. Both kids loved all of the bones on display.
We then headed to our hotel in the Hollywood Hills and a quiet evening out of the rain. We did take a trolley up to Universal City Walk for dinner, which was fun for the kids too.
On Sunday, the Stokstad family gathered at Aunt Miriam's home for a big family lunch.
Once again, Uncle Erik was amazing with Liam, playing several rounds of the game of Life.
After lunch, we all went to Travel town to explore all the trains!
And then had fun at a Mexican dinner place. The kids love looking at screens.
Monday morning we got up very early to head into Pasadena for the Rose Parade. Liam enjoyed my warm lap while we watched all the floats go by.
One final group picture together and then we headed off to the LA Zoo.
The kids enjoyed playing at the zoo.
And it was nice to see all the animals, even some babies.
It was another wonderful trip south!
