I have never been a very spontanious traveler but last week a trip came together in a matter of hours. It all sort of fell together and I was off to California to spend time with my best friend Paula and her family then with my brother Cassidy and sis-in-law Nicole, as well as Carly and Griffin who are also living there! Our family has never really flew the coup. We have all stayed close until recently. It has been 5 months since I have seen my brother! I had a wonderful time and am thankful for the time I spent with everyone. I will admit, I am starting to fall in love with California. I could live there. The gorgeous landscaping, palm trees, ocean and constant blooms are heaven to me. Here are some pics from my little get away.
Paula and I ate a yummy dinner at a darling restruant on the beach! It was the same beach that the movie Beaches was filmed.
A trip to California with Paula is never complete without her taking me to a yummy cupcake bakery to try. This one was the BEST EVER. The coconut cake is beyond cake, it's simply heaven. This fabulous place is in Newport.
A midnight snack for later :)
I love to be at Paula's. It's truly my home away from home. Her home is full of special things, one of my favorites is her pink teapot.
Next I was off to spend a day with my family. The pool where Cassidy lives had a party for the weekend. Food, Drinks, D.J.'s and massages. It was a blast.
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Carly and Sarah...her bff.
This is Hiro. Cass and Cole were tending him for friends. Such a cute dog. He put up with territorial Marvin very well.
Eyeing Nicole's pizza
Off to the beach
Griff would like to believe he is 8 feet tall what you can't tell is he is on the highest end of the hill we were standing on.
Rob and Paige doing the Statue of Liberty in the ocean.
My other two daughters.
Goodbye ocean. I left the beach, hit Red Mango and was off to the airport. It was wonderful to spend such a great trip with people I love.
Thank you everyone for everything!!
4 comments:
Always nice to have a Mom only trip and being able to spend it with some of your family is even nicer. Looks like you had a blast.
It was soooo fun to have you visit us this weekend! I will have to text to keep you updated on all the people that were at the pool. Ha! Next time (in July) you need to bring Greg and the girls :)
oh, i so wish i were there with you! so glad you got to go.....next time take me!!
Is that you Carly and Paula off to the right of your other two daughters? :)
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