The trip to San Diego for Thanksgiving

We left Montana not as bright and early as we had hoped.

We spent the evening in Salt Lake City.

We left Salt Lake City not as bright and early as we had hoped.

Ellie thought the car ride was divine as you can gather from her expression in this photo!

Once arriving in San Diego, things went really fast.  There were doctor appointments, dentist appointments, friends to meet, malls to shop, and restaurants just calling our names.  Oh, and a turkey and ham to prepare!

But first a visit with Great Grandma Blackner!

And, of course, a trip to the beach was in order.

I believe Ellie enjoyed the sand and beach as much as her mamma and the photographer!

It was a wonderful trip.

Then it was time to pack up the vehicles.

We left San Diego not as bright and early as we had hoped.

We spent the evening in Salt Lake City.

We left Salt Lake City not as bright and early as we had hoped!

All in all it was a happy trip with much to be thankful for.