This past weekend Kristen and I went to Lynn and Jake’s house in California. We left on Friday and came home Tuesday, you would think that it was enough time but I could have stayed there for another week. I do however have a child and a husband to get home to, so that would have been impossible. If I’m making whishes I would like to move there with my family and downsize the population so that traffic wouldn’t be so bad. That will never happen but I can dream. Anyway, on Saturday we walked down to a little pizza place and met up with some of Lynn and Jake’s friends. Then we walked around to this shopping center and did what we all had been saving up to do, shop! All the while my adorable little niece Annabelle chilled in her stroller. She really is such a great baby. 
Later that night after all the shopping had exhausted us Kristen and I drove around to find a fruit smoothie. (A little side note, for some reason I was so sick this past weekend and couldn’t find anything to soothe my stomach, so a fruit smoothie sounded great). While out on our adventure we came across this AMAZING store call Whole Foods Market. I am almost positive that there is one here or at least I hope there will be. I can’t even describe to you how awesome this “grocery” store is. I can’t even really call it that because there was a smoothie bar, tea bar, sushi bar, sandwich bar, and a variety of other foods. Plus that most indulgent selection of dessert you could ask for. Well to make a long story short we bought some dinner and Pirate Booty and headed back to Lynn’s. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Pirate Booty you should get some it's great and healthy.
On Sunday being the wonderful people that they are, Lynn and Jake went to church while Kristen and I were sinners and went shopping and to the beach. By the way I really did have every intention on going to church with Lynn and Jake but I was so tired from the night before my body wouldn’t allow me. When Kristen and I got back from our little detour we all went to LA to drive around and to see if we could spot any celebrities. Again Annabelle came with us and she just drove around celebrity watching, I know she loved it too. We didn’t find any celebrities but we did buy a star’s map and drove around to look at their homes. Being the private people they are all there homes had huge gates that blocked your view of the house. But for those of you who are interested here are the gates of…….
David and Victoria Beckham
The Playboy Mansion
The Late Aaron Spelling
The old house of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
Star stalking was so much fun, not because I would wonder what they are doing, or because you could see their gates; but because we where all laughing and breathing in the fresh air ;).
On Monday we shopped in the Morning and then Lynn, Annabelle, Kristen and I all lounged out by the pool in the afternoon. That night Jake came with us and we all ate at Ruby’s on the pier. It has great views! I have always herd people talking about his place and how it is so great to eat at, so I was glad that I was able to do that. Then we went home and put precious baby Annabelle to sleep and stayed up talking and laughing. We also renamed our snack friend “butt pirate booty”; you kind of had to be there to find it as funny as we did.
Tuesday morning we all got up and met up with Tricia and her kids at this great little breakfast place. Then Kristen and I drove home but not without stopping by the outlets first. It really was a great trip, and I can’t wait until we can all hang out again. Now, for the part where I get to brag about Annabelle, she really is one of the cutest little babies EVER. I know that she misses me! She is so relaxed and I love the way she smells, most all babies smell good but Annabelle smells so sweet I just want to eat her. I am so glad that I was able to go and see her. I am so excited that Gavin has another playmate. (Well, she can’t play with him yet, but soon) He kept asking me if he could go to Calibornia (his word) and see baby Annabelle. Thank you Lynn and Jake for letting us stay with you and thank you Annabelle for being so cute that I can hardly stand it. Oh and while I am on my list of thank you’s, thanks Kristen for being a fun road tripper and for getting us home in record time. Love you girls!!!
Later that night after all the shopping had exhausted us Kristen and I drove around to find a fruit smoothie. (A little side note, for some reason I was so sick this past weekend and couldn’t find anything to soothe my stomach, so a fruit smoothie sounded great). While out on our adventure we came across this AMAZING store call Whole Foods Market. I am almost positive that there is one here or at least I hope there will be. I can’t even describe to you how awesome this “grocery” store is. I can’t even really call it that because there was a smoothie bar, tea bar, sushi bar, sandwich bar, and a variety of other foods. Plus that most indulgent selection of dessert you could ask for. Well to make a long story short we bought some dinner and Pirate Booty and headed back to Lynn’s. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Pirate Booty you should get some it's great and healthy.
On Sunday being the wonderful people that they are, Lynn and Jake went to church while Kristen and I were sinners and went shopping and to the beach. By the way I really did have every intention on going to church with Lynn and Jake but I was so tired from the night before my body wouldn’t allow me. When Kristen and I got back from our little detour we all went to LA to drive around and to see if we could spot any celebrities. Again Annabelle came with us and she just drove around celebrity watching, I know she loved it too. We didn’t find any celebrities but we did buy a star’s map and drove around to look at their homes. Being the private people they are all there homes had huge gates that blocked your view of the house. But for those of you who are interested here are the gates of…….
David and Victoria Beckham
The Playboy Mansion
The Late Aaron Spelling
The old house of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
Star stalking was so much fun, not because I would wonder what they are doing, or because you could see their gates; but because we where all laughing and breathing in the fresh air ;).
On Monday we shopped in the Morning and then Lynn, Annabelle, Kristen and I all lounged out by the pool in the afternoon. That night Jake came with us and we all ate at Ruby’s on the pier. It has great views! I have always herd people talking about his place and how it is so great to eat at, so I was glad that I was able to do that. Then we went home and put precious baby Annabelle to sleep and stayed up talking and laughing. We also renamed our snack friend “butt pirate booty”; you kind of had to be there to find it as funny as we did.
Tuesday morning we all got up and met up with Tricia and her kids at this great little breakfast place. Then Kristen and I drove home but not without stopping by the outlets first. It really was a great trip, and I can’t wait until we can all hang out again. Now, for the part where I get to brag about Annabelle, she really is one of the cutest little babies EVER. I know that she misses me! She is so relaxed and I love the way she smells, most all babies smell good but Annabelle smells so sweet I just want to eat her. I am so glad that I was able to go and see her. I am so excited that Gavin has another playmate. (Well, she can’t play with him yet, but soon) He kept asking me if he could go to Calibornia (his word) and see baby Annabelle. Thank you Lynn and Jake for letting us stay with you and thank you Annabelle for being so cute that I can hardly stand it. Oh and while I am on my list of thank you’s, thanks Kristen for being a fun road tripper and for getting us home in record time. Love you girls!!!
