Coronado is about the most charming city I've ever visited. The whole city is gorgeous and this beach is too. There is room to accommodate a lot of people so even when it's crowded, you don't feel like it is. The beach is generally clean and you can usually catch a few waves that allow for a pleasant afternoon of boogey boarding in the sun. We've even seen a pod of small whales or dolphins swimming not far off shore. Don't bother with other beaches. Go straight to Coronado!

This is one of our favorite sites to visit in Washington, D.C. A National Park ranger gave a 30 minute presentation on Abraham Lincoln while we were there. It was definitely worth listening to. Even our small children were enraptured by the stories he told. There is a special feeling here. You will gain an appreciation for what a great president Lincoln was and what he accomplished.

This was a really fun zoo to go to. They have a great variety of animals, including the two giant pandas, which were definitely a highlight for us. We also liked the Clouded Leopard. The exhibits were really spread apart, so plan on lots of walking. It was also a little dirty.

Our family took a trip to Williamsburg over spring break 2010. The grounds were beautiful. The employees were fun and very knowledgeable. The highlights for us included, the Governors mansion where we learned about and got to sample old fashioned chocolate, the court house where we saw a mock trial, and the garden where the kids were taught how to do colonial chores.

The evening show was somewhat of a let down. It was hard to hear and was too long for little kids.

There is no shortage of things for families to do at BYU. Our family has enjoyed the Monte L Bean Museum, bowling at the Wilkinson Center, and countless sporting events. The BYU creamery has one of our favorite ice cream flavors (LaVell Vanilla Bean). If you visit the BYU campus, don't miss the Creamery.