Orange County 05/28/2011

Last week (Memorial Day weekend) I had a training class at my work's corporate headquarters in LA. It was a great chance for the whole family to come along. John likes traveling and has become very helpful.



























It was Nikki's first flight. For us it was kind of a test trip for our upcoming Japan trip, i.e. how do you travel with kids.

















Of course, John is used to it. Here he is, looking cool in the rental car.













When in LA, why not stop by Disneyland!































It still may be too soon for the kids to really appreciate this place. John enjoyed playing with the trash can.
























But he also enjoyed the rides...












On the boat into "It's a small world" ride.












Nikki was serious as usual.
























Then she loosened up a little.












Apparently John was surprised to learn of a few countries he'd never heard of.
























We got to see a Disney parade.





















































This was on a safari ride.


























And here is John spending significant time turning a crank in this big treehouse.












The next day we went to the beaches, starting at Newport beach.












Hiroe and John on the ferris wheel.













John enjoying following the pigeons.
























It was pretty windy, and there were some massive waves at the beaches. We decided to find an inland beach instead... a bit more calm. This was near Seal beach.





































































































This is on the Seal beach pier.


























Great views of the surfers from the pier.