Our San Diego Vacation

I'm a little late posting about the fun trip we recently had to San Diego. Bryan's parents treated our family with the trip for Christmas and we enjoyed the So Cal sun, sand, the zoo, Legoland, and of course, Shamu. The kid's loved playing with their cousins for the week and our beach house in Oceanside was second to none. It was a fabulous vacation and so nice to enjoy beautiful 70 degree weather in the middle of winter! Of course, Maddie started getting sick the day before we left and by day 3 on the trip, her illness peaked and warranted a trip to the ER at Rady's Childrens Hospital in San Diego. After the horrible night she'd had, I was tired of the "wait and see theory" and her lethargic nature was getting to me. So, long story short, her high fever, horrible cough and crummy sats were due to a virus. Another one. Anyway, the nice ER doc we saw made a phone call up to Dr. Vernon, her cardiologist, to double check the plan of attack and what a small world, they were both Fellows at Boston Children's Hospital together. It was a relief taking her and the care we received was great. The second half of the trip was wonderful and the kid's were fulfilled with many fun outings and memories. Thanks Pa and Grandma Allred for such a great vacation! We loved it and look forward to going back someday! It's definitely a favorite vacation spot for us and spending time with family was the best part of all.

We even got to see our heart friend, Carlie! It was so nice visiting with Shannon (Carlie's mom)and the girls again and to see Miss Carlie in action was such a highlight! She's doing awesome with her 1/2 heart and it brought many smiles to our faces! Thanks for making the drive down to see us Mason Family :)