While I was going to school I missed out on going to California 3 different times with my family. I also had to give up going to Disneyworld with the Barrus family. You can imagine the pity parties I had for myself. Anyway, I wasn't very happy about this so I decided that once I graduated I would take myself to California, and that's just what I did.
On Sunday, December 20 Travis, my dad, Tally and I left for California at 3 in the morning. The drive went pretty fast because I got to sleep most of the way.
Once we got there my dad of course slept while Tally, Trav and I headed to the beach. The water was freezing but it was warm outside so we played in the sand. Tally built probably the biggest whole in the ground that I've ever seen. I didn't get any pictures, but just know that it was fun. Once we were done at the beach we walked back to the condo and got in the pool. Later that night we went Christmas shopping at the mall.
Monday: We drove to San Diego to see Seaport Village. We walked around to look at the shops and ate.
On our way back from SeaPort Village we stopped at the San Diego temple.
That night my dad took Tally to the toy store and me and Trav walked on the pier and ate at this pizza place on the beach. 
Tuesday: We went to Disneyland! This is seriously my favorite place in the entire world. We got there a half hour after it opened and stayed till 11:00 at night. Yeah. Intense. And, I wasn't even done yet. We took advantage of the fast pass idea and got to go on all the fun rides. We left with a promise to me that we'd be back there again this year. That better happen. However, I didn't take any pictures at Disneyland except this gem:
Oh yeah, first ride of the day was splash mountain. I was on the VERY front and got completely soaked. My coat didn't dry the rest of the day so that's why I'm wearing my dad's sweatshirt and my hair looks so hot.
Wednesday: We cleaned the condo and drove to San Diego for the Poinsettia bowl. We all know that's the real reason Trav came to California. It was a good game to go to because we won.
After the game we drove straight to Vegas to sleep. Once we got a few hours of sleep we drove back home to Salt Lake for all the fun Christmas Eve celebrations. I had the best time ever and am now trying to figure out when I can make it back there!
My great friend Tori is leaving on her mission this week to the Phillippines. I am so excited for her and her new adventure. I met Tori when I was in Africa in 2008, and have loved her ever since then. Tori is always serving others and bringing happiness into others lives. After her summer in Uganda she spent a summer in Fiji, volunteering. I look up to Tori for her spiritual strength and her incredible example that she sets for everyone around her. Tor, I just wanted to wish you luck, and I can't wait to see you tomorrow!
