Here are some highlights form their visit!
Groundlings Comedy Theater. Some big named comedians/SNL personalities got their start here!
Saturday morning Amy, Paul, and I ran in the Placentia-"Get Fit" 5K. I finished in 28 minutes..a personal best for me!
Later Saturday we went to Laguna Beach where we had family pictures taken (not the below picture...they will be posted at a later date) and spent time relaxing in the sun.
Sunday we drove up to Los Angeles to explore Griffith Park and the Observatory. This is a cool view of the Observatory (upper left), and the LA skyline (center).
Griffith Observatory...
This is the "Foucault Pendulum". The pendulum is suspended and is in continuous motion through magnetic force. It swings in the same direction/on the same course...never deviating. Here's the hard part to wrap your brain around...the pegs pictured are secured to the ground and as the earth rotates, these pegs are slowly moved into the path of the pendulum. About ever 7 minutes a peg is knocked down.
Los Angeles skyline.
There's the Manhattan hill... No, wait, it's Hollywood!
6 in the family = cramped driving conditions.
Authentic sushi in downtown Fullerton. Was it a hit? Depends on who you ask... See below.
Not a hit.
Jared practicing his "skills" on an unsuspecting Amy. Little did she know she would hear the words: "You need glasses."
This is the "Foucault Pendulum". The pendulum is suspended and is in continuous motion through magnetic force. It swings in the same direction/on the same course...never deviating. Here's the hard part to wrap your brain around...the pegs pictured are secured to the ground and as the earth rotates, these pegs are slowly moved into the path of the pendulum. About ever 7 minutes a peg is knocked down.
Los Angeles skyline.
There's the Manhattan hill... No, wait, it's Hollywood!
6 in the family = cramped driving conditions.
Authentic sushi in downtown Fullerton. Was it a hit? Depends on who you ask... See below.
Not a hit.
Jared practicing his "skills" on an unsuspecting Amy. Little did she know she would hear the words: "You need glasses."
Tuesday night fun at an Angels game. Little did we know what was to come: "obstructed views", Dad starting a wave, and Paul attempting to catch a home run ball.
Dad was seat number ONE starting the wave. How many of you can say that? As you can tell, this excited him immensely.
Jared and I had a lot fun! Thank you for coming! Let's start planning your next visit :-)
5 comments:
Looks like tons of fun was had by all! I could really use a vacation myself :-)
I really love the tab at the top of your "Get Fit" race bibs for FREE TACOS! lol...that's just classic. So what's this race Karen tells me you're planning on running in KC in August? You know it's hot in Kansas in August, right?? You should come back in October and we can all do the Waddell & Reed!
David started the WAVE? That soooo funny! Looks like you guys all had a blast! Miss you!
Great write-up! Looks like tons of fun was had by all- I love that last pic. As far as the race- Bravisimo, Fanta! Bravisimo!
your family is so cute! i'm glad i got to meet them!!
What a fun time with family! That's great you raced the 5K. I think that is funny your dad started the wave :) I've got to check out Griffith Park! Can't wait to see the family pictures!
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